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Home My WebLink About2023 Journal of Proceedings_____________________________________2023 PROCEEDINGS _____________________________________________ Tompkins County Legislature TOMPKINS COUNTY NEW YORK , Chair Ithaca, New York Katrina McCloy, Clerk Ithaca, New York State of New York ) County of Tompkins ) ss: Tompkins County Legislature ) In pursuance of the authority conferred by Section 211 of the County Law, I do hereby certify that the copy of the Proceedings of the Tompkins County Legislature of the County of Tompkins, New York, for the year 2023, contained in this volume is true and correct. KATRINA McCLOY Clerk of the Legislature 2023 STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES ASSIGNMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Effective February 1, 2023) Budget, Capital, and Personnel - Dawson (Chair), Shurtleff (Vice Chair), John, Lane, Champion  Appropriations  Borrowing and Debt Service  Budget Process (including rollover)  Capital Programs  Community Recovery Program Grants  Compensation Study  Contingent Funds  County Clerk and Sheriff’s Salaries  Direct Reports’ Performance Evaluations  Finance Department  Fiscal Policies  Fund Balances  Health Consortium  Human Resources Department  Tompkins Cortland Community College  Unallocated Revenues  Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Reporting and Resolutions Facilities and Infrastructure – Lane (Chair), Brown (Vice Chair), Shurtleff, Dawson, Mezey  Airport  Bridges and Highways  Center for History and Culture  Facilities Department  Green Fleet/Facilities  MEGA (Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance)  Metropolitan Planning Organization/Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Council  TCAT  Utilities  Weights and Measures  Public Safety Building and Jail Renovations Government Operations – Champion (Chair), Currie (Vice Chair), Klein, Lane, John  Administration/Policies  Assessment  Board of Elections  Charter and Code  Code of Ethics/Ethics Advisory Board  County Attorney  County Clerk  County Historian/History Commission  Information Technology  Legislature//Rules and Procedures of the Legislature  Libraries  Organizational Development  Program Evaluation  Public Information  Risk Management/Contract Performance  Strategic Planning  Tompkins County Council of Governments Health and Human Services – Klein (Chair), Brooks (Vice Chair), Brown, Champion, Currie  Animal Health and Control  Department of Social Services  Department of Whole Health  Health Planning Council  Human Services Coalition and HSC agencies  Office for the Aging  Office of Human Rights  Tompkins Community Action  Youth Services  Veterans’ Services Housing and Economic Development – Mezey (Chair), Brooks (Vice Chair), Koreman, Sigler, Pillar  Chamber of Commerce  Countywide Broadband  Downtown Ithaca Alliance  Housing Issues (including and beyond Continuum of Care)  Housing Specialist and Homeless Coordinator Reports  Ithaca Area Economic Development  Shelter Housing  Southern Tier 8  Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency  Tourism (Strategic Tourism Planning Board)  Tourism (Convention and Visitors Bureau)  Workforce Development/Office of employment and training Planning, Energy, & Environmental Quality – Koreman (Chair), Pillar (Vice Chair), Mezey, Brown, Currie  Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board  Climate Change/CaSE Board  Cornell Cooperative Extension  Department of Planning & Sustainability (Natural and Water Resources, Energy and Sustainability, Parks and Trails)  Environmental Management Council  Flood Control/Water Quality (including Watershed Intermunicipal Organization)  Land Management  Recycling and Materials Management  Soil & Water Conservation District  Water Resources Council Public Safety – John (Chair), Shurtleff (Vice Chair), Pillar, Sigler, Koreman  Alternatives to Incarceration  Assigned Counsel/Indigent Representation  Department of Emergency Response  District Attorney  Juvenile Justice  OAR (Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources)  Probation and Community Justice  Reentry Transition Programs  Reimagining Public Safety/CJC  Sheriff/Jail Workforce, Diversity and Inclusion Committee – Special Committee – Bi-monthly – Pillar (Chair), Koreman  Team Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)  Living Wage Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee – Special Committee – Quarterly – Klein (Chair), Dawson (Vice Chair),Pillar, Brooks, Brown, Sigler, Currie Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Approved 1/17/2023 Tuesday, January 3, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Call to Order Mrs. McCloy, Clerk of the Legislature, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present Randy Brown Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present Daniel Klein Member Present Anne Koreman Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Present Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Vacancy . District No. 3 Present First Order of Business • Election of Temporary Chair Mrs. McCloy said the first order of business is the election of a Temporary Chair of the Legislature and opened the floor for nominations. It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Klein, to nominate Legislator Michael Lane as Temporary Chair of the Legislature. Hearing no other nominations, it was MOVED by Mr. Mezey, seconded by Ms. Dawson, and unanimously adopted by members present, to close nominations. NOMINATIONS CLOSED. Mr. Lane took the place of the Temporary Chair of the Legislature and spoke of the Charter of Tompkins County. The people of Tompkins County chose to have new leadership elected within the Legislature every year and Mr. Lane acknowledged and celebrated this. He believes it is the right kind of government for Tompkins County. * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 3, 2023 2 • Election of Chair of the Legislature Mr. Lane stated the next order of business was the election of the 2023 Chair of the Legislature and opened the floor for nominations. It was MOVED by Mr. Mezey, seconded by Ms. Champion, to nominate Legislator Shawna Black as the Chair of the Legislature. Mr. Mezey said Ms. Black has done a great job and was an incredible leader in 2022. He looks forward to another year with her in the leadership position. Ms. Champion agrees with Mr. Mezey. She has worked with Ms. Black for five years now and she has been a smart, compassionate leader. She believes the Legislature would benefit from having her leadership again. It was MOVED by Ms. Koreman, seconded by Mr. John, and unanimously accepted by members present to close nomination for the 2023 Chair of the Legislature. NOMINATIONS CLOSED. Mr. Lane asked for a roll call vote, requesting Legislators state the name of the person they were voting for as the Chair of the Legislature. Thirteen Legislators voted in the affirmative for Legislator Black to serve as the Chair of the Legislature for 2023. Ms. Black took the seat of the Chair of the Legislature. * * * * * * * * * • Election of Vice Chair of the Legislature Ms. Black opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chair of the Legislature. It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Shurtleff, to nominate Legislator Dan Klein as Vice Chair of the Legislature for 2023. Ms. Dawson has worked closely with Mr. Klein on a number of issues, most notably Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) funding and the Community Recovery Fund. He has been a fierce advocate for the County’s best interests and a thoughtful and honest broker in the marketplace for conflicting ideas. He has long been willing to assume whatever responsibilities Legislative leadership has needed him to undertake and has Chaired a diversity of Committees, including Government Operations, Health and Human Services, and the Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee. In 2022, she was particularly impressed with Mr. Klein’s management of the Community Recovery Fund process, which was an arduous and thankless task that he handled with patience, fairness, and transparency. He has demonstrated the character and qualifications to be an excellent Vice Chair. Mr. Shurtleff congratulated Ms. Black on her re-election as Chair of the Legislature. When he was the Director of the Department of Emergency Response, he had the privilege of working with Mr. Klein on various issues of concern to the rural areas of the County, including emergency medical services, hazard mitigation, cell phone coverage, and less successfully, broadband coverage. Since Mr. Shurtleff has been a member of the Legislature, he has been able to see Mr. Klein a little more in action and has observed him to be a thoughtful, thorough thinking Legislator, one who is comprehensive in his view, collaborative, and above all, considerate. These are all qualities that he believes the Legislators seek in their leadership for this body. Mr. Shurtleff supports this nomination, knowing that Mr. Klein will emulate and exemplify these qualities. As a rural Legislator himself, Mr. Shurtleff knows that Mr. Klein will continue to advance the broad array of issues and it is his pleasure to second this motion. It was MOVED by Mr. Mezey, seconded by Dr. Pillar, and accepted unanimously to close Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 3, 2023 3 nominations. NOMINATIONS CLOSED. A vote for the Vice Chair of the Legislature resulted as follows: Ayes - 12; Noes - 1 (Legislator Brown). A vacancy exists in District No. 3. MOTION CARRIED. * * * * * * * * * Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices There were no proclamations, petitions, communications or notices. Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black said there would not be an executive session this evening. Privilege of the Floor by the Public David Shapiro with Second Wind Cottages spoke in favor of the development under question. Rupert Robbins, resident of Second Wind Cottages, spoke in favor of the potential development through Second Wind and shared a personal experience about the opportunity that has been presented to him through Second Wind. Dino, current resident of Second Wind Cottages, shared his experience in helping establish Second Wind. He also expressed his support for the additional development at Second Wind. Curtis Simmons, resident of Second Wind Cottages, spoke highly of Second Wind and shared a personal experience he has with the organization. He expressed his gratefulness and appreciation for the organization as well. Carmen Giudi, founder of Second Wind, spoke about experiences for individuals currently in the cottages at Second Wind. He also spoke of challenges for those who are homeless and the challenges they face living outdoors. Second Wind wants to give these types of people a safer, warmer place to be. Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials George McGonigal, Common Council Member, said that tomorrow is the first Common Council meeting of the year. He announced that Laura Lewis is now the Mayor of the City of Ithaca, and a new Council Member will be sworn in tomorrow night to replace Patrick Mehler. There will be one open seat on Common Council as Laura Lewis’ seat will be vacant. This seat will be filled by special appointment, though the system for this will be changing to hold a special election, similar to what the County currently does in the event of a vacancy on the Legislature. The Chainworks property has been transferred and is now called Southworks. This organization will apply for a RestoreNY funding grant to clean up the site, with work to start on this project soon. This will likely be the biggest redevelopment project in the City’s history. A new labor liaison will be appointed tomorrow evening and the Community Justice Center (CJC) advisory board will be voted on as well. The homeless subcommittee within Common Council hopes to have a sanctioned encampment within the City of Ithaca by the Spring. Additionally, Mr. McGonigal said his Ward, the First Ward, is experiencing a lot of problems with crime and violence. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 3, 2023 4 In response to Mr. Brown, Mr. McGonigal said there has been an effort to clean up the encampment sites and there continues to be discussion around this. It is dangerous to clean up these places. Mr. John thanked Mr. McGonigal for coming to visit. The information he provides is very helpful and Mr. John then thanked him and the City for their work on homelessness and the encampments. Mr. Sigler spoke about the encampments being a public health hazard and how he would like to help with this. Ms. Black stated this is a conversation that will be taking place this year with the City. Mr. Sigler wants to know if there is a plan to address the crime in the City in Mayor Lewis’s State of the City statement. Mr. McGonigal doesn’t know if this will be addressed but acknowledged that the Ithaca Police Department is about fifteen officers short of full staff and it will take time to fill these positions. Three officers have recently been sent to the academy, in hopes to join the IPD staff thereafter. In response to Dr. Pillar, Mr. McGonigal said the appointment for the vacant Common Council member will take place soon, though he doesn’t have an exact time frame. This will likely be discussed tomorrow night. Mr. Mezey asked how the City spent their American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Mr. McGonigal said the City used a significant amount of it for infrastructure to avoid borrowing for projects. Some has been used for community projects, such as improvements for the Southside Community Center. He did say that the City does have a little bit of this funding left. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Mr. Mezey thanked the gentlemen from Second Wind for coming to speak this evening. People need to hear first-hand what’s happening there. He appreciates them sharing their experiences. Mr. Koreman also thanked the folks from Second Wind. She knows it creates a vulnerability in them but appreciates them for coming tonight. Mr. Sigler thanked Mr. McGonigal for coming to give a report. He said he doesn’t mean to sound overly sharp with him but he’s here fielding the questions for the City of Ithaca. Mr. Shurtleff sat on the Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee and helped review the 212 applications that were submitted. One that caught his attention was the Second Wind proposal. When it came to the Legislature forum and the Town of Newfield’s opposition to the development was brought forward, he began to pause on moving forward with the proposal through the community recovery fund. He hopes there will be alignment on this moving forward with the concerns from the Town taken into consideration. Mr. Brown has really been struggling with the outcome of the ARPA funds and he feels like the Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee had too much power as nothing was changed after the Committee made their decisions for funding. He believes it is always a good idea to look back and see what mistakes were made during the process. He respects what Second Wind has done with their facilities so far. He disagrees with the County sitting on such a large fund balance as there are a lot of worthy applicants that came through the Community Recovery Fund that didn’t get funded. But, he represents Newfield and Enfield and that is what he is going to do. He will be as polite as he can be, but he represents the people in those Towns and will do so to the best of his ability. He has received twenty-five Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 3, 2023 5 e-mails since the community recovery fund vote and none of them were good. Mr. John hears what Mr. Brown said and understands that he is representing the people in his community. Mr. John represents a City Legislative district but stated the Legislature represents the whole County. He thinks we need to look at things as a whole community and a whole County and not just the towns or cities represented. Mr. Lane watched Congress elect a Speaker this afternoon where all 434 representatives were called by roll call vote for their vote which is why he asked for a roll call vote for the seat of the Chair of the Legislature. He then read a list from the Cortland Standard newspaper of the top ten best things President Biden has done so far in his presidency. Ms. Koreman congratulated Ms. Black and Mr. Klein and she looks forward to working with them and her other colleagues in the coming year. She thanked County employees for their assistance in allowing her to participate in meetings during the month of December. She hopes this can continue in the future when others may be traveling. She spoke about the work the Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee has done and the challenges that Committee faced. She discussed an affordable housing community in Trumansburg that was discussed and implemented a few years ago. She voted in favor of the development there and said the County should be voting in favor of other developments doing the same. Mr. Klein spoke to the people in Newfield and Enfield and others in the County who feel like they may be forgotten. There wasn’t just one Town that was left out of the Community Recovery Fund. We do not ignore or leave out any towns within the County. Last year, the County gave a chunk of money to the Town of Newfield to provide broadband access to 175 households who were otherwise without it. Additionally, roughly forty percent of the grants awarded through the Community Recovery Fund were for County-wide services. Mr. John congratulated Ms. Black and Mr. Klein for their elections to Chair and Vice Chair of the Legislature. He then thanked Ms. Dawson for her service as Vice Chair in 2022. Ms. Dawson commended Mr. Klein for pointing out that the grants that were awarded serve the entire County. She cautioned her colleagues not to be tremendously parochial in their voting. This body represents the County as a whole in addition to the constituents within their respective districts. She voted in support of certain projects and developments within her district even when some of the constituents may not have agreed with her support. She encouraged all to think about the wider County needs and not just particular constituents. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black read the following statement into the record: “I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday and it’s January 3rd and we are back to work. “I would like to take the time this evening to thank Greg Mezey and Amanda Champion for their kind words. I would also like to offer my appreciation to this full Legislature. I’d also like to thank Deborah Dawson for being a wonderful Vice Chair. “This past year has been a huge learning experience and I’ve been humbled at times. I have seen Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 3, 2023 6 this group of colleagues come together to discuss difficult issues and find solutions. It’s truly been an honor to be your Chair. Once again, I thank you for trusting me electing me to lead this Legislature into 2023. “Lastly, I wanted to note some of this Legislature’s achievements in 2022 - there are many things for our group to be proud of: · The recovery fund, which will receive much discussion tonight, is nearing its final stages, and over $6 million will be invested in our community; · We passed our Budget, with a solid maintenance of effort and several new investments to the organization and community; · Local redistricting was completed, which will increase our group by two in the next election; · We took a firm stand on supporting the people of Ukraine and continue to fly their flag in our Chambers; · We welcomed five new colleagues, all of whom have contributed greatly this year; · Juneteenth became a County paid holiday, and we had another successful year of honoring the date and Black history in our County. Thank you to our colleague Henry Granison; · We approved and kicked off the Green Facilities capital project and passed our Green Fleet policy, furthering our investments in sustainability; · Lisa Holmes was appointed Count Administrator, the first woman to hold the permanent post in this County; · We advocated for further childcare investments at the State Level and saw historic actions taken by the Governor in her budget, we’ve advertised new programs to the community; · The Community Justice Center contract was signed, and the work of Reimagining Public Safety is moving forward; · We accepted the Food Systems Plan, and Legislators became even more aware of these issues; · The Transportation Agreement was negotiated and signed by all parties, ensuring a future for TCAT, although challenges persist and will require our attention moving forward; · The Charter revisions approving the merger of Public and Mental Health was approved; · We heard community concerns regarding EMS services and the challenges they face, and approved a coordinator position in our budget to show that this is a priority for the County. “Thank you is also due to the County staff who make all of this possible. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 3, 2023 7 “Over the next few weeks, the Vice Chair and I will meet with Legislators to discuss committees and preferences. My plan is that for our January 17th meeting, I will offer the State of the County address and announce committee assignments that will be effective February 1st, 2023. "Thank you again for your support. It means so much to me.” Ms. Black had no Chair's appointments. Report by the County Administrator Deputy County Administrator, Bridgette Nugent, said the Department is working to execute contracts with those awarded monies through the Community Recovery Fund. The Department is also working with all County departments to compile departmental goals for the year to ensure they comply with Committee goals. Ms. Holmes will share these goals and the 2022 Departmental accomplishments at the next Legislature meeting. Report by the County Attorney Mr. Troy stated a settlement was reached earlier for a case discussed previously. Additionally, Tompkins County and Chemung County are involved in an ongoing case regarding Governor Hochul's ban on guns in churches. Report by the Director of Finance Andrew Braman, Interim Director of Finance, had no report. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Consent Agenda A vacancy exists in District No. 3. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Veronica Pillar, Member SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Resolution No. 2023-1: Authorization to Accept FY 2021 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant – Department of Emergency Response (ID #11378) WHEREAS, the Department of Emergency Response has been awarded funding through the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services in the amount of $98,160 in 2021 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant funds, and WHEREAS, said funds must be utilized to enhance and sustain Tompkins County’s terrorism and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 3, 2023 8 emergency management, preparedness, prevention, protection, and response actives, and WHEREAS, the State Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (SLETPP) funds has been combined within the SHSP grant and the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Department utilizes these funds to enhance their preparedness and prevention and response activities, and WHEREAS the Tompkins County Department of Emergency Response has agreed to manage the SHSP and SLETPP combined grant, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That Tompkins County accept these grant funds for the purpose of strengthening the aforementioned areas, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to accept the grant funding from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and adjust the 2023 budget as follows: Revenue: 3110.44389 $9,816 Appropriation: 3110.51000 $9,816 Revenue: 3410.44389 $88,344 Appropriation: 3410.52222 $88,344 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator, or her designee, be authorized to execute any contracts or agreements related to this grant. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-2: Authorizing Tompkins County to Participate in the Equitable Retention Mortgage Assistance Program (ERMA) (ID #11393) WHEREAS, the Equitable Retention Mortgage Assistance Program (ERMA) is a foreclosure prevention program for seniors run by the Center for NYC Neighborhoods, its wholly-owned subsidiary Sustainable Neighborhoods, LLC, and Enterprise Community Partners, and WHEREAS, ERMA provides deferred, zero-interest junior mortgages to seniors (62 and over) who are at risk of foreclosure due to mortgage arrears, condo homeowners’ association fees, co-op maintenance fees, property taxes, property insurance, or other charges stemming from a temporary inability to pay that can result in foreclosure, and WHEREAS, ERMA is available only to residents in participating New York State counties, and may be extended to additional counties at the discretion of county management, and WHEREAS, it has been determined that Tompkins County residents would benefit from the availability of this program, and there are no requirements of the County other than to opt-in to the program, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the County Administrator is authorized to opt-in to the ERMA Program on behalf of Tompkins County residents. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 3, 2023 9 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-3: Urging New York State Governor and New York State Legislature to Adopt Legislation Guaranteeing Universal Access to Free Meals for Students In Grades K-12 (ID #11368) WHEREAS; food insecurity, defined as having reduced quality, variety, or desirability of diet (low food security), or having multiple indications of disrupted eating patterns and reduced food intake (very low food insecurity) is a primary social determinant of health, and WHEREAS, child hunger is associated with increased risk of anemia, lower nutrient intake, deficiencies in cognitive development, aggression, anxiety, hospitalization and poorer general health, asthma, behavioral problems, depression, suicidal ideation, and poor oral health, and WHEREAS, the reduction of food insecurity and hunger is cost-effective, supports social and economic equity, and provides a serious investment in the health and wellness of children who will grow up to be the workforce, parents, and leaders of the future, and WHEREAS, a federal program was implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic giving school districts across the nation a waiver to provide free lunch to all students, and WHEREAS, the voucher program expired in June 2022 requiring parents and/or caregivers to once again apply and qualify for free or reduced cost meals for students, and WHEREAS, in response to the voucher expiration Massachusetts, Nevada and Vermont have adopted legislation to cover the cost of all student meals for the 2022- 2023 school year, and WHEREAS, California and Maine have gone even further adopting legislation to make universal free lunch to students across their states permanent, and WHEREAS, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service National School Lunch Program offers participation in a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) whereby any district, group of schools in a district, or individual school with 40% or more “identified students”, or children eligible for free school meals who are identified by means other than an individual household application, can participate, and WHEREAS, CEP is a non-pricing meal service option for schools and school districts in low-income areas to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students without collecting household applications, rather providing that schools that adopt a CEP are reimbursed using a formula based on the percentage of students categorically eligible for free meals based on their participation in other specific means-tested programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and WHEREAS, according to available Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) data for Tompkins County School Districts, TST BOCES, Newfield Central School District, Enfield Elementary School, Beverly J. Martin Elementary School, and Dryden Central School District are currently qualified for a CEP program, all other school districts in Tompkins County have between 30% and 40% of students that qualify for assistance, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 3, 2023 10 WHEREAS, Hunger Solutions New York reports that households with students attending CEP schools were nearly three times less likely to be food insecure than households with students in CEP eligible schools that choose not to participate, and WHEREAS, correlations between childhood hunger and effects on truancy, absenteeism, scholastic performance and behavioral issues are well documented, and WHEREAS, despite calls from a number of state lawmakers to address this issue through the implementation of a universal school meals program, the Governor failed to include funding in the 2023 budget, and WHEREAS, $200 million, or 0.09% of the state’s annual budget, is the estimated annual cost to provide every student in grades K-12 in New York State with breakfast and lunch, and WHEREAS, over 2,000 schools and 800,000 students would be impacted across the state, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Legislature calls upon the state Legislature to adopt and the Governor to sign legislation to address student hunger through guaranteeing universal access to free meals for students in grades K-12, and RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Tompkins County Legislature shall forward copies of this resolution to New York Governor Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Stewart Cousins, Assembly Speaker Heastie, Chairs of the Senate and Assembly Committees on Education, Health, and Children, and all Tompkins County elected Assembly members and Senators, and members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, NYSAC and move its adoption. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-4: 2022 Budget Adjustment - Recycling and Materials Management (ID #11366) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Development and Environmental Quality Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget transfers on his books for fiscal year 2022: Recycling and Materials Management FROM TITLE AMOUNT TO TITLE CL8160.54422 Equip Maint. $1300 CL8160.54462 Insurance CL8166.54412 Travel/Training $120 CL8169.54412 Travel/Train CL8163.54416 Membership $60 CL8169.54416 Membership CL8163.54340 Clothing $15 CL8171.54340 Clothing CL8160.54412 Travel/Training $200 CL8171.54412 Travel/Train Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 3, 2023 11 CL8160.51000257 RMM Director $27,000 CL8163.51000257 RMM Director CL8160.58800 Fringe $11,000 CL8163.58800 Fringe CL8160.58800 Fringe $13,000 CL8168.58800 Fringe CL8160.51000541 Adm Asst 4 $25,000 CL8168.51000541 Adm Asst 4 CL8160.51000540 Adm Asst 3 $8,000 CL8168.51000540 Adm Asst 3 CL8166.51000868 WR & RS $2,000 CL8169.51000868 WR & RS CL8165.51000135 Comm Coord $800 CL8164.51000135 Comm Coord CL8165.58800 Fringe $900 CL8164.58800 Fringe SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The Committee will meet next on January 19th at 3:00 p.m. Mr. John reported the population at the Jail is currently at 46 with no board outs. Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the next Committee meeting has been rescheduled, due to that date being Martin Luther King, Jr. day, which is a County observed holiday. The new date for the next Committee meeting is Thursday, January 12th at 9:00 a.m. Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting January 19th at 9:00 a.m. The Committee will be discussing the red house on Tioga Street as well as the road map for construction at the public safety building. Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting Thursday, January 5th at 12 noon. Resolution No. 2023-5: Establishing 2023 Meeting Dates (ID #11239) Mr. Lane does not agree with removing a July meeting. He believes the Legislature should return to two meetings in July. There is County business to be done and eliminating a meeting to provide for vacations and such created for a lengthy meeting for the one meeting held in July 2022. It was MOVED by Mr. Lane, seconded by Mr. Brown, to return to two meetings in July, with the first meeting being scheduled for Thursday, July 6th. Ms. Dawson said the elimination of the second meeting in July wasn't to accommodate the Legislators and their want or desire for a vacation but for County staff to accommodate an opportunity for them to take a vacation or a break from meetings. Mr. Mezey opposes adding another meeting in July. They are elected officials and they are there for the long meetings and the short ones. If we need another meeting, we can always add one in somewhere. The Legislature and Legislators don't fail at their jobs when we provide this break. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 3, 2023 12 A vote on Mr. Lane's amendment resulted as follows: Ayes - 10; Noes - 3 (Legislators Lane, Shurtleff, Sigler). AMENDMENT FAILS. There is a vacancy in District No. 3. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Greg Mezey, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the 2023 regular meetings of the Tompkins County Legislature are as follows: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. (NYSAC Conf. Feb. 27 - March 1, 2023) Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. (NYSAC Fall Conf. - To be announced) Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. (Election Day - November 7, 2023) Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Planning, Development, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Koreman, Chair, thanked Mr. Mezey for chairing the meeting in December and for the preparation with the clerks prior to the meeting. The Committee will meet next on January 23rd at 1:30 p.m. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 3, 2023 13 Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, stated the bulk of the work is done but not completely. The MRB Group will be monitoring the projects awarded funding into the future to make sure contracts are met, etc. The MRB Group will be reporting to the Legislature on a quarterly basis and will need someone to send reports to. The Committee will not be meeting in January but may be meeting in February. Mr. Sigler asked what would happen if an organization did not meet the contract requirements after being award monies from the community recovery fund. Mr. Klein stated that the organization would have to give the money back and the Legislature would then make a determination on where the money would be dispersed to next. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Ms. Dawson, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting Monday, January 9th at 3:00 p.m. The Committee will be discussing goals for 2023. Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, member of the Committee, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The Committee will meet next on January 25th at 3:30 p.m. Individual Member-Filed Resolutions There were no individual member-filed resolutions. Minutes of Previous Meeting - December 20, 2022 A vacancy exists in District No. 3. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Veronica Pillar, Member SECONDER: Anne Koreman, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Unfinished Business There was no unfinished business. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Approved 02-07-2023 Tuesday, January 17, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present Randy Brown Member Present 5:32 PM Amanda Champion Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Excused Daniel Klein Member Present Anne Koreman Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Remote Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Vacancy . District No. 3 Present Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices There were no proclamations, petitions, communications or notices. Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black stated there would not be an executive session this evening. Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials Mr. Brown arrived at this time. George McGonigal, Common Council member, congratulated Mr. Sigler on the birth of his daughter. Mr. McGonigal reported the City is about to clean up what is left of the encampments near the new Brinley Street bridge. This work will start tomorrow. The City has been fortunate to not have much snow this year which allows the road crew staff time to do the cleanup. The City will separate tires and metal, with plans to bring everything else to the Recycling and Materials Management Department. The City will pay for the clean up efforts up front and intends to ask the County to help pay for cleanup Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 17, 2023 2 thereafter. Ms. Dawson appreciates that the City is doing something about cleaning up the encampments and doesn’t mind assisting with payment of this effort. Her concern is not about taking out the tires and the metal in the area, but what about the hazardous waste including drug paraphernalia. This material is not allowed to be taken to the recycling department and she is curious as to how that will be cleaned up properly. Ms. Eckstrom said there are many items the Department does not accept. She has requested a written plan for this work, which she received early this afternoon. She indicated the facility does not accept medical or hazardous waste as this becomes a liability. She has spoken to Mr. Troy about this issue. There will be staff from the Department on site with the City tomorrow to ensure the items coming to the facility are allowed by their operating certificate they have with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Ms. Black has asked Mr. Klein to handle the resolution in the Health and Human Services Committee for potentially assisting in paying for the cleanup of this particular encampment site. She would not be comfortable paying for this without a plan going forward for how to keep the site cleaned up. Mr. McGonigal introduced Jorge DeFendini, the new Common Council member that filled the seat made vacant by former Council member, Patrick Mehler. Mr. DeFendini will be in attendance for the second Legislature meetings of the month. Mr. DeFendini introduced himself and looks forward to working with the Legislature. Ms. Koreman looks forward to talking and working with the City regarding the encampments within the City. She and Mr. Brown spoke to people at Second Wind who indicated there are individuals who prefer to live outside and she is looking forward to making the outdoor sites safer for those who prefer that option. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Mr. Mezey thanked Mr. Sigler for setting up the meet and greet with Congressman Marc Molinaro this afternoon. It was nice meeting with someone in Congress who has experience in County government. Mr. Lane spoke about the County’s metropolitan planning organization (MPO) and how the County can direct more funding to this area because of this status. The Census Bureau announced last year they would be changing the way they calculate the population for MPOs. The population for Tompkins County has increased with the new calculation which is good as there were some concerns. Mr. Lane recently attended the Downtown Ithaca Alliance's annual dinner event. They provided a State of Downtown report, which is full of interesting information of what is happening in downtown Ithaca. He left a copy on top of Legislators’ mail boxes for anyone interested. Additionally, Mr. Lane said former Legislator Frank Proto left a magazine in his mailbox that contained an article regarding Daniel D. Tompkins, who is the man Tompkins County is named after. Mr. Lane will have the Legislature staff share this article with Legislators. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Paul Moore, Ithaca resident, spoke about a Tompkins County energy report that was put together in 2019. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) said we have 3 years to make major Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 17, 2023 3 course changes in our climate choices. He is nervous as a citizen regarding our climate situation and would like to see major changes by 2024. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black congratulated Mr. Sigler and his wife on the birth of their daughter. She then read the following statement into the record: “Good evening. Let me start by noting our appreciation for Congressman Marc Molinaro who stopped by our Airport and Chambers today to discuss issues important to us. We appreciate his feedback and interest in Tompkins County. Now onto the State of the County. “I am honored to report that the State of Tompkins County is strong. This fact is exemplified by the upcoming County Administrator’s report on departmental achievements that you will hear in a few minutes. “We’re addressing our community’s most pressing challenges - mental health, homelessness, food insecurity, climate change, and housing - while maintaining efforts critical to our essential service delivery. We also continue to make strides even while recruiting new employees which has become even more challenging than ever. “Whereas, last year we saw a record State budget with a prolific economy recovering from COVID-19, I recognize that going into the 2023 budget we have concerns about the global economy and where things will shake out with inflation’s rising prices that are impacting households and our organization. These are critical discussions that must inform our decision making. I know this Legislature is at its best when we balance our concerns, tempered expectations, and new ideas as we plan our budget. “Historically, we have been careful stewards of public funds, and my hope is we will continue to have a robust organization and healthy fund balance that can help us weather another storm, if needed. “We will soon receive the initial results of our, much anticipated, compensation study. This will give us benchmarks to ensure that we’re on the right track offering wages that are fair and attractive to employees and recruits. “Tompkins County is a great place to work, and we will have many considerations to make in the coming year related to how we compensate our colleagues. I continue to contribute the success of our county on the many people that work here. We strive to be an employer of choice and want our employees to feel valued. “This year will also see continued discussion on the physical infrastructure that makes our county successful. 2022 saw discussions around capital projects and building improvements. I expect the same will continue in 2023. “I want to also highlight the decisions made by this Legislature to kick off work on the green facilities plan in 2022, this is setting us up for a long-term sustainable future for all of our buildings and operations. We have been a leader in New York State and will continue to do so in the upcoming year. “These are not only investments in our organization, but also for our community. We expect safe Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 17, 2023 4 and effective spaces to deliver services, and the best and most driven employees to deliver such services. This year will see the first strategic operations plan developed, which is set to give us further direction on how to best meet our obligations and find new ways to serve the public and operate as an effective organization. “The core of what we do in Tompkins County is delivering services to the public. Whether that be keeping over 300 miles of roads clear and in working condition or ensuring WIC or SNAP benefits are delivered to those in need. I believe the state of these services is strong, and 2022 showed a high level of output and resilience by our organization. When it comes to the services that we offer to the public, no one should feel left out or disregarded by Tompkins County. “In the coming year we must strive even further to ensure consistency and equity across the entirety of our County. “In 2022, Public and Mental Health completed their merger, with services now integrated in one Whole Health model. Our staff found new ways to better meet the needs of the public and adapt with best practices - this is an example of what we should be striving for across the organization. “A monumental achievement in 2022 was the Legislature’s final agreement on $6.5 million in grant funds through the Community Recovery Fund. The applications to this fund showed us gaps and opportunities across the County. “It’s also clear that so many people and organizations are still trying to recover from the impacts of the pandemic. I believe the $6.5 million in investments will truly be transformative, but we’ve also heard loud and clear that certain areas continue to need funding and our constituents are quick to remind us that they feel the County should be doing more. We will continue to seek out other ways to meet these needs and find opportunities for organizations in our community. “In 2022 we made investments in the areas of Reimagining Public Safety, housing and homelessness, and addressing the EMS crisis in our County. It’s time for us to move past conversations on these topics and into action. Bringing on and empowering staff to coordinate in these issue areas will be critical for us. I look forward to gaining expertise and making progress this year. “These issues require us to think critically about equity in service delivery, and how we can make lasting change - as these are not new issues, just newly explored in depth by our Legislature. We have a responsibility to choose approaches and make investments that are sustainable for the long term. “In closing, as we look back at 2022 and forward into 2023, it is clear that effective partnerships and a shared vision for success are more important than ever. Whether it be supporting our transportation services, improving housing outcomes, improving economic development, or addressing the opioid crisis, we and our partners share the responsibility for the work. In Tompkins County, we are successful because we hold values that reflect our community. “2022 was the first year with our newly minted Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement, which proudly hangs in all County buildings including the Legislature Chambers. I believe it is a commitment that gives us strength in what we do, and I look forward to another year of living by our values. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 17, 2023 5 “In closing, we have many challenges before us, but we are in a unique time to build upon our strengths and what we’ve learned over the past few years. This group of 13, soon to be 14 legislators - will be tasked with many big decisions in the upcoming year. “It seems more people than ever are looking to us to address our community’s challenges. The question that will define next year’s State of the County is how we rise to that challenge. Thank you. “Now let’s move on to our Committee Assignments and I’m happy to announce some of the changes we will see in committee structure in the upcoming year.” Ms. Black announced the following Committee assignments and Chair’s Appointments: Standing Committee Assignments: Budget, Capital, and Personnel - Dawson (Chair), Shurtleff (Vice Chair), John, Lane, Champion Facilities and Infrastructure - Lane (Chair), Brown (Vice Chair), Shurtleff, Dawson, Mezey Government Operations - Champion (Chair), District 3 Legislator (Vice Chair), Klein, Lane, John Health and Human Services - Klein (Chair), Brooks (Vice Chair), Brown, Champion, District 3 Legislator Housing and Economic Development - Mezey (Chair), Brooks (Vice Chair), Koreman, Sigler, Pillar Planning, Energy, & Environmental Quality - Koreman (Chair), Pillar (Vice Chair), Mezey, Brown, District 3 Legislator Public Safety - John (Chair), Shurtleff (Vice Chair), Pillar, Sigler, Koreman Special Committee Assignments: Workforce, Diversity and Inclusion Committee - Special Committee - Bi-monthly meetings - Pillar (Chair), Koreman Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee - Special Committee - Quarterly meetings - Klein (Chair), Dawson (Vice Chair),Pillar, Brooks, Brown, Sigler, District 3 Legislator Chair’s Appointments: Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) Board of Directors Shawna Black Greg Mezey Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) Executive Committee Lisa Holmes Chamber of Commerce Shawna Black Greg Mezey, Alternate Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 17, 2023 6 Extension Service (CCE) District 3 Legislator Randy Brown Ethics Advisory Board Rich John, Chair Ithaca Metropolitan Planning Organization (ITCTC Policy Committee) Mike Lane Randy Brown, Alternate Tompkins Center for History and Culture - Governance Committee Rich John - Non-voting representative Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (MEGA) Terry Carroll Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization Darby Kiley Anne Koreman, Alternate Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Veronica Pillar, Chair Special Negotiating Committees (to conduct collective negotiations with employee organizations) Corrections Union: Shawna Black, Lee Shurtleff Road Patrol/Civil Division: Shawna Black, Rich John CSEA Blue Collar: Shawna Black, Anne Koreman CSEA White Collar: Shawna Black, Randy Brown Tompkins Cortland Community College Faculty: Mike Lane PAA: Rich John Adjunct: District 3 Legislator CSEA: Anne Koreman Special Topical Presentation and/or Discussion * * * * * * * * * Waterloo Hydro Update and 2023 Energy Procurement (ID #11420) Mr. Carroll shared a presentation at this time. He detailed the way in which energy charges are generated to individuals and businesses within the presentation. The County’s energy usage for the last four years was included in the presentation as well. Mr. Mezey asked if there are things the Legislature can quickly, actionably act upon to be aggressive in a strategy to backstop a potential 70% energy increase for 2023. Mr. Carroll said unfortunately there isn’t much that can be done for the 2023 year. His hope in the next couple of months is to bring a proposal to the new Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality (PEEQ) Committee of what it would look like to sell some of the renewable energy credits (RECs). Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 17, 2023 7 In response to Mr. Sigler, Mr. Carroll said the amount the County uses at Waterloo turns into a monetary credit and if all aren’t used, they carry over month to month. This is hard to verify. Additionally, Mr. Carroll said there are some hydro asset opportunities available and if there was land that the County owned, this would be a great option. The City of Ithaca and Cornell both have options that may be possible, but neither are interested in the option. Mr. Lane asked if Tompkins County is still the central County for MEGA. Mr. Carroll said no and added there is a MEGA Board meeting coming up that he will be attending. More information will come out of that meeting regarding structure, etc. Ms. Koreman said there are downsides to selling RECs and the PEEQ Committee will be looking at this as well. That Committee will also be looking at the Caswell site development more to see how the County could benefit from energy there. Ms. Dawson asked how much the County budgeted for electricity costs for 2023. Ms. Holmes said an increase was budgeted for but not a 70% increase. Mr. Carroll said the County is somewhat insulated this year but the increase in prices would start to impact the County more next year. RESULT: COMPLETED * * * * * * * * * Report by County Administrator Ms. Holmes reported that, after a lengthy search, Norma Jayne has been chosen as the new Deputy County Administrator. She will continue assisting with the budget database and new software implementation as she moves into her new role. The Chief Equity Diversity Officer position was posted on the County’s website and applications are due February 5th. The Department has posted a request for proposals (RFP) for a grant writer to assist the County in applying for Federal and State grant opportunities. Ms. Holmes will move forward with the proposals for this once they are received. Ms. Holmes shared a presentation on departmental achievements for 2022 at this time. In response to Mr. Lane, Ms. Holmes announced that she met with Carol Kammen, current County Historian, and she has expressed her intent to retire. The County will be looking for someone to fill the County Historian role. Ms. Holmes will be working with the Legislature to begin this process. Ms. Koreman asked about the departmental goals and how they relate to the legislative committees. Ms. Holmes indicated that she has asked department heads to share their 2023 departmental goals with the newly formed legislative committees in February. Ms. Koreman said the Planning, Development, and Environmental Quality Committee decided not to add any other goals for the Committee in 2022 but instead agreed they would align with and support the departmental goals that were submitted to them last year. Mr. Sigler asked if the security cameras installed recently and throughout the County are recorded. Ms. Holmes said the cameras do record and are mostly used after the fact if there is an issue. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 17, 2023 8 The videos are shared with law enforcement when requested. Mr. Mezey asked how Ms. Holmes’ presentation and Ms. Black’s State of the County address would be memorialized for historical context. Mrs. McCloy said the State of the County from Ms. Black will be posted on the Legislature’s website and will also be included in the minutes of tonight’s meeting. Ms. Holmes’ presentation will be entered into the Legislature’s meeting management software and attached to the minutes which is a searchable, discoverable document on the website. Report by the County Attorney Mr. Troy had no report. Report by the Director of Finance Mr. Braman, Interim Director of Finance, report the bonds sale slated for February is ongoing. The Department should receive the County’s bond rating next week to determine the interest rate for the bonds. The Department received the December sales tax report from the State today. Mr. Braman will compile the information in the next week or so for the next Legislature meeting. The Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation (TASC) and the Industrial Development Agency (IDA) audits have begun within the Finance Department as well as the initial County audit. Mr. Braman reported GASBY has a new accounting requirement on leases. He doesn’t believe it will be a big issue but it should be an interesting meeting with more information to come on leases the County has. The Director of Finance position is posted on the County website. Report from Other County Staff as Recognized by the Chair of the Legislature At this time, Ms. Black recognized Clerk of the Legislature, Katrina McCloy, who requested the confirmation of the appointment of Brittni Griep to the position of Chief Deputy Clerk of the Legislature effective January 23, 2023. It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Shurtleff, to confirm the appointment of Brittni Griep to the position of Chief Deputy Clerk of the Legislature effective January 23, 2023. A roll call vote resulted as follows: Ayes - 12, Excused - 1 (Legislator John). A vacancy exists in District No. 3. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 17, 2023 9 Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Randy Brown, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Dawson, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler EXCUSED: John Advisory Board Appointments (ID # 11412) Historical Commission James Dennis, At-large member, term expires December 31, 2025 Resolution No. 2023-6: To Amend Resolution No. 2021-266 of December 7, 2021 - Determination and Certification of County Clerk’s Allowance - Annual Expenses for Administering Mortgage Tax (ID #11391) WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 262 of the Tax Law, recording officers and treasurers are entitled to receive all their necessary expenses for purposes of administering mortgage taxes in their offices on approval and allowance by the New York State Tax Commission, and WHEREAS, the State Tax Commission, by resolution duly adopted July 1, 1946, did determine that such mortgage tax expenses be approved at the amount certified to the State Tax Commission by County Board of Representatives [Tompkins County Legislature] provided it is a reasonable and necessary allowance for such expenses, and WHEREAS, the County Clerk has conducted a cost analysis and has recommended that the allowance for mortgage tax expenses be increased from $325,142 per annum to $345,187 per annum, and WHEREAS, in addition, the Finance Director has conducted a cost analysis and has recommended that the allowance for the treasurer’s expense for administering the mortgage tax be increased from $22,491 per annum to $23,390 per annum, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the sum of $345,187 per annum be, and the same hereby is, determined as a reasonable and necessary allowance of the Tompkins County Clerk, the recording officer of the County of Tompkins, for the hire of clerks and assistants and other expenses to assist in the administration of the mortgage recording tax law in her office, and that the sum of $23,390 per annum be, and the same hereby is, determined as a reasonable and necessary allowance of the Tompkins County Finance Director, to assist in the administration of the mortgage tax funds, and that said sum of $368,577 is hereby certified to the State Tax Commission as the reasonable and necessary allowance for such expenses, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby directed to send a certified copy of this resolution, with her original signature thereon, to the State Tax Commission, Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10 RESOLVED, further, That this resolution shall take effect immediately. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-7: Delegation of Authority to Authorize Certain Tax Refunds and Credits of $2,500 and Under (ID #11381) WHEREAS, Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law authorizes a tax-levying body to delegate the correction of tax rolls due to a clerical error, an error in essential fact, or an unlawful entry (as defined in Section 550 of the Real Property Tax Law), and WHEREAS, Section 556 of the Real Property Tax Law authorizes a tax-levying body to delegate the payment of tax refunds due to a clerical error, an error in essential fact, or an unlawful entry, and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Government Operations Committee that such delegation would increase efficiency in processing said refunds and therefore be beneficial to the taxpayer, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the County Director of Assessment shall transmit corrections and/or refund recommendations to the County Administrator, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to allow payments of bills where a recommended refund or credit is $2,500 or less, without prior audit by the tax-levying body, in compliance with Paragraph 9 (a), (c) of Section 554, and Paragraph 8 (a), (c), (d), and Paragraphs 9 and 10 of Section 556 of the Real Property Tax Law, RESOLVED, further, That any refund or credit over $2,500 must be approved by the Tompkins County Legislature pursuant to Paragraphs 8 (a), 9, and 10 of Section 566 of the Real Property Tax Law, except for refunds amounting to over $2,500 as a result of Real Property Tax Law Article 7 litigation ordered by the New York State Supreme Court, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Assessment shall provide a report to the appropriate program committee at a minimum of twice per year of all the corrections and refunds processed in the previous months, RESOLVED, further, That this resolution shall only be in effect during the calendar year 2023. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-8: Authorizing a Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. _a_ of 2023 – A local law authorizing Section 466-a of the New York State Real Property Tax Law – A Property Tax Exemption to Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Ambulance Workers. (ID #11399) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature wishes to encourage residents to volunteer with their local Fire Department or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Department, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 17, 2023 11 WHEREAS, the number of volunteers has fallen to a point where service has been affected, and WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature has authorized an exemption which would provide for a 10% exemption for volunteers who have been certified by the authority having jurisdiction over the fire/EMT company, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That a public hearing be held before the Tompkins County Legislature in the Legislative Chambers of the Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Building, 121 E. Court St, Ithaca, New York, on February 7, 2023, at 5:30 o'clock in the evening thereof concerning proposed Local Law No. _a_ of 2023 - A local law authorizing Section 466-a of the New York State Real Property Tax Law - A Property Tax Exemption to Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Ambulance Workers. At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter will be heard concerning the same, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to place proper notice of such public hearing in the official newspaper of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-9: Budget Adjustment - County Administration - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) (ID #11394) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the 2022 Budget includes American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in the Community Development Fund (CD Fund) and the Highway Machinery Fund (DM Fund), and WHEREAS, according to updated Treasury Department requirements ARPA revenue must be budgeted and received in the General Fund (A fund), and WHEREAS, to align our budget accounts with updated Treasury Department requirements these funds must be transferred from CD and DM Funds to the A Fund, and WHEREAS, expenses and interfund revenue accounts must be added to the A, CD and DM Funds to appropriately allocate these funds, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Interim Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustments and transfers for fiscal year 2022: FROM: Acct. Number Acct. Name: Amount CD Fund WORKFORCE DEV BOARD 6290.44089 OTHER FEDERAL AID $ 14,827.00 DM Fund Highway Machinery 5130.44089 OTHER FEDERAL AID $898,000.00 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 17, 2023 12 TO: Acct. Number Acct. Name: Amount CD Fund WORKFORCE DEV BOARD 6290.42801 INTERFUND REVENUES $ 14,827.00 DM Fund Highway Machinery 5130.42801 INTERFUND REVENUES $898,000.00 A Fund CONTRIBUTION TO COMM DEV 9502.44089 OTHER FEDERAL AID $ 14,827.00 CONTRIBUTION TO DM FUND 9505.44089 OTHER FEDERAL AID $898,000.00 CONTRIBUTION TO COMM DEV 9502.54400 PROGRAM EXPENSE $ 14,827.00 CONTRIBUTION TO DM FUND 9505.54400 PROGRAM EXPENSE $898,000.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-10: Delegation of Authority to Authorize Certain Tax and Solid Waste Fee Refunds Under $500 (ID #11382) WHEREAS, Section 556 of the Real Property Tax Law authorizes a tax-levying body to delegate the payment of tax refunds due to a clerical error or an unlawful entry (an unlawful entry is any information on the tax roll that violates the Real Property Tax Law), and WHEREAS, Solid Waste Fee refunds are authorized under Resolution No. 181 of 1996, and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, that the delegation to the County Administrator would be more efficient in processing said refunds and therefore beneficial to the taxpayer, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the County Director of Assessment shall transmit refund recommendations to the County Administrator, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to make payments of any refunds of less than $500 as if the Tompkins County Legislature had performed this audit in compliance with Paragraph 1-7 of Section 566 of the Real Property Tax Law, RESOLVED, further, That any refund of $500 or more must be approved by the Tompkins County Legislature pursuant to Paragraph 8(b) of Section 556 of the Real Property Tax Law, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator shall transmit on or before the 15th day of each month a report to the Tompkins County Legislature of all the refunds processed in the previous month, RESOLVED, further, That this resolution shall only be in effect during the calendar year 2023. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 17, 2023 13 Resolution No. 2023-11: Authorizing 2022 Capital Improvement and Workforce Development Pilot Program Payments for Tompkins Cortland Community College Operating Budget (ID #11377) WHEREAS, this Legislature has by Resolution No. 2021-144 of July 20, 2021, approved the 2021-2022 operating and capital budget for the Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) and appropriated the necessary funds to pay Tompkins County’s proportionate share of the operating budget of said college, and WHEREAS, $310,000 was approved by the Legislature to support Tompkins County's share of the capital program sponsor Counties local match to finance capital improvements, and WHEREAS, $220,500 was approved to support the TC3 Workforce and Career Development Pilot program, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized and directed, pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law of the State of New York and within the authorization provided by this Legislature, to pay TC3 an amount up to but not to exceed $530,500 for the fiscal year 2022. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-12: Budget Adjustment - County Administration - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) D Fund and CL Fund (ID #11408) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, a budget adjustment is needed for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to align our budget accounts with updated Treasury Department requirements, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Interim Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment on his books for fiscal year 2022: Acct. Number Acct. Name: Amount REVENUE: CONTRIBUTION TO D FUND 9961.44089 OTHER FEDERAL AID $207,637.27 CONTRIBUTION TO CL FUND 9513.44089 OTHER FEDERAL AID $433,820.00 APPROPIATION: CONTRIBUTION TO D FUND 9961.54400 PROGRAM EXPENSE $207,637.27 CONTRIBUTION TO CL FUND 9513.54400 PROGRAM EXPENSE $433,820.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 17, 2023 14 Resolution No. 2023-13: Budget Adjustment for Mental Health Staff Retention Funding Distribution (ID #11388) WHEREAS, the County Legislature authorized disbursement of Staff Retention Funding per the New York State Office of Mental Health guidelines (Resolution 2021-282), and WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Agreement to disburse funds has been agreed upon with the bargaining unit, and WHEREAS, the funding to support these payments were received from New York State in the amount of $48,000 in 4311.44089 and $32,240 in 4312.41607, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriations for 2022: REVENUE ACCOUNT A FUND FROM: 4312.41607 $18,080 TO: 4311.44089 $18.080 INCREASE EXPENSE A FUND 4311.51000237 Mental Health Clinic Director $2,360 4311.51000298 Medical Director Mental Health $2,360 4311.51000379 Mental Health Clinic Director $11,800 4311.51000548 Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry $4,720 4311.51000562 Caseworker $2,360 4311.51000591 Community Mental Health Nurse $9,440 4311.51000599 Psychiatric Social Worker $23,600 4311.51000612 Sr. Community Mental Health Nurse $2,360 4311.51000697 Sr. Psychiatric Social Worker $7,080 4312.51000379 Licensed Clinical Therapist $2,360 4312.51000537 Licensed Clinical Therapist $2,360 4312.51000575 Rehabilitation Specialist $4,720 4312.51000591 Community Mental Health Nurse $2,360 4312.51000603 Employment Specialist $2,360 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, stated the Committee did not meet last week as the meeting had been cancelled. The next meeting date is still to be determined. Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting this Thursday, January 19th at 9:00 a.m. He extended an invitation to the two new members to attend the meeting this week. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 17, 2023 15 Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee met a couple of weeks ago. The Committee reviewed their goals and accomplishments from 2022 and will be looking at goals for the coming year at their meeting in February. Resolution No. 2023-14: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Funds for RP-467 (ID #11411) In response to Mr. Brown, Ms. Champion said this is for a second mailing to low-income seniors to notify them of potential exemptions on their property tax bill. Mr. Franklin confirmed that this is considered an unfunded mandate put forward by the State. Overall, this additional mailing will cost tax payers about $1.8 million. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Michael Lane, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler EXCUSED: Rich John WHEREAS, New York State has passed legislation which requires the Department of Assessment to send out a second notice of the availability of the low-income senior exemption to all residential properties, and WHEREAS, New York State has not provided funding for this extra requirement, and WHEREAS, the first notice just went out on the January Town and County tax bill and this second notice needs to be mailed thirty (30) days prior to March 1, and WHEREAS, the County Administrator and Director of Finance approve the request from the Contingent Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriation for 2023: FROM: A1900.54400 Contingent Fund $11,606.00 TO: A1355.54425 Service Contracts $11,606.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 17, 2023 16 Resolution No. 2023-15: Resolution to Update the Administrative Policy Manual: Policy 01-30: General Business Hours for Tompkins County Government Offices and Departments (ID #11385) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler EXCUSED: Rich John WHEREAS, pursuant to Tompkins County Administrative Manual Policy 01-04, Legislative approval (a formal vote) is required for new policies or for changes to existing policy, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature adopted Juneteenth as a paid holiday for County employees effective June 2022, and WHEREAS, Policy 01-30: General Business Hours for Tompkins County Government Offices and Departments has not been updated to include applicable office closings for Juneteenth, and WHEREAS, this policy has been reviewed by the respective responsible departments and further reviewed by County staff and Legislators, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the changes to Policy 01-30 are hereby adopted in the Administrative Policy Manual. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-16: Suspension of Local Boards of Assessment Review (ID #11400) Mr. Brown stated the Towns of Newfield and Enfield would still like to have local Board of Assessment meetings. Most of the people that attended last year were uninformed and didn’t know how to read their tax bill. They also did not know what the STAR exemption meant. Mr. Franklin said the Department holds informal reviews every year and whatever information is needed can be provided for property owners at that time. Mr. Sigler would like to make an argument for continuing the Local Boards of Assessment Review. He likes having this review and will be voting against this resolution. This is when people are given an opportunity to meet the County Assessment Department outside of the downtown facilities. He sees people re-engaging more now since the beginning of the pandemic and sees this as an opportunity for people to come talk to us and engage with us. This removes a barrier for constituents to come talk to their Legislators. He said the cases that come in front of the board in Lansing, at least a good portion of them, have merit. It’s another point of engagement and we need this more now than prior to COVID. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 17, 2023 17 Ms. Dawson understands Mr. Sigler’s concerns. She doesn’t see these meetings as an optimal point of engagement between constituents and elected representatives as they are questioning something the elected representative doesn’t know much about. The constituent’s time is probably better used to meet with Mr. Franklin and those in the Assessment Department who know what they are talking about. Mr. Mezey understands Mr. Sigler’s concerns as well but having sat through the reviews this past year in Dryden, he didn’t find it to the be most beneficial use of time. The training that was provided from Mr. Franklin was very helpful and he hopes this can continue for Legislators. He asked Mr. Franklin if the Department will be allowing a virtual meeting or phone call for an informal review. Mr. Franklin said informal reviews will all be done by phone call. The formal assessment meetings are more difficult to schedule virtually though. RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 4] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Greg Mezey, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar NAYS: Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler EXCUSED: Rich John WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Charter authorizes a Local Advisory Board of Assessment Review, and WHEREAS, these Local Advisory Boards of Assessment Review were created when the Tompkins County Charter was voted on and approved by the residents of Tompkins County in 1968, and WHEREAS, because of the Tompkins County Charter vote, the assessment function was consolidated at the County level creating the only true county-wide assessing unit in New York State, and WHEREAS, these Local Advisory Boards of Assessment Review are not mentioned in the New York State Real Property Tax Law, and WHEREAS, the need for these Local Advisory Board of Assessment Review has changed since they were created over 50 years ago, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County wishes to continue to have the option to deploy these Boards of Assessment Review in the future, and WHEREAS, the number of property owners who have utilized these boards have decreased significantly in the last 9 years where some towns in some years have not had a single person contest their assessment before one of these Boards, and WHEREAS, the amount of assessment changes can vary greatly based upon which towns had assessment review activity take place resulting in the Department of Assessment having a good idea of where assessment review activity will take place, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature suspended the Local Advisory Boards of Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 17, 2023 18 Assessment Review for the 2019 Assessment Review period, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature reinstated the Local Advisory Boards of Assessment Review for the 2022 Assessment Review period but only 47 parcels or 0.19997% of the total assessment changes were presented to these boards, and WHEREAS, there appeared to be no adverse effects on the public’s ability to have their assessment reviewed, now therefore let it be RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature continue this suspension of the Local Advisory Boards of Assessment Review until the Department of Assessment or the appropriate standing Committee of the Legislature requests they be reinstated. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Planning, Development, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Koreman, Chair, said the Committee will meet next Monday, January 23rd at 1:30 p.m. She detailed items on the agenda and invited new members to attend the meeting. Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the Committee did not meet this month. Going forward, there will need to be some meetings in 2023. These meetings will likely be quarterly, mostly to check in on the status of projects to those given grants from the fund. He asked new members of the Committee to gather after this meeting concludes to pick a date and time that will work for scheduling this Committee's meetings. Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Ms. Koreman, member, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for January 25th at 3:30 p.m. Going forward, the Committee will be meeting bi-monthly. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Ms. Dawson, Chair, thanked Committee members for this past year. She is sad to see Mr. Mezey leave the Committee but welcomed Ms. Champion to the Committee. At the most recent Committee meeting, the Committee began talking about goals for 2023. Mr. Mezey reviewed the 2022 goals at the meeting and Ms. Dawson was surprised to discover the Committee had accomplished most of the goals they had set forth for themselves. The goals discussion will be continued at the next meeting. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 17, 2023 19 Resolution No. 2023-17: Resolution to Increase the Senior Elections Clerk position to 40 Hours (ID #11407) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Lee Shurtleff, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler EXCUSED: Rich John WHEREAS, the Board of Elections intends to appoint 2 staff members to the Senior Elections Clerk at .50 FTE for program support, and WHEREAS, by increasing hours and assigning additional responsibilities, the necessary work can be completed without hiring additional staff, and WHEREAS, the County Administrator has approved the weekly increase from 35 hours per week to 40 hours per week, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the standard workweek for the position of Senior Elections Clerk (1309), labor grade 59, be increased from 35 hours per week to 40 hours per week, effective January 23, 2023, RESOLVED, further, That no additional funding is required. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-18: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Additional Funding for Community Recovery Grant Program Administration (ID #11345) Mr. Sigler asked if this is the last time this is going to happen with the MRB Group. Mr. Klein said he believes it will be and reminded everyone that it was a cost per grant contract. Ms. Black added that, even though this contract was a per grant contract, it was still less than some of the other bids the County received for the oversight of the community recovery fund process. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Michael Lane, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler EXCUSED: Rich John WHEREAS, Tompkins County contracted with MRB Group of Rochester, New York, to provide Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 17, 2023 20 oversight and administration of the “Tompkins County Recovery Grant Program”, and WHEREAS, the Recovery Grant Program has been advertised and the MRB Group has received several inquiries, and WHEREAS, based on the number of inquiries received to date the budget requires an increase from $321,000 (Resolution No. 2022-196) to $338,865 to support the additional oversight, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the County Administrator, or her designee, be authorized to modify the consulting contract with MRB Group to an amount not to exceed $338,865 for the purpose of providing planning, oversight, and administration of the Tompkins County Recovery Grant Program for a period of 18 months, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is directed to make the following budget appropriations for fiscal year 2022: FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $29,000 TO: A1230.54442 Professional Services $29,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-19: Request for Authorization to Extend the Additional One Percent Sales Tax Rate in Tompkins County (ID #11403) Mr. Sigler clarified why he would be voting in support of this. Tompkins County is a community with a lot of students and transient people. If this money doesn’t come out of the sales tax, it will come out of the property tax, and this is the only way we can capture the money from the transient people in our community. This is a relief to property taxpayers in the County. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Michael Lane, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler EXCUSED: Rich John WHEREAS, this Legislature in 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2020 requested and received authorization from the State of New York to enact an additional one percent local sales tax in Tompkins County in addition to the three percent authorization that all New York State Counties possess by law, and WHEREAS, the current authorization received in 2020 expires November 30, 2023, and WHEREAS, this Legislature has been requested by the offices of Assemblyperson Kelles and Senator Webb to forward any request for an extension of this authority when legislation can be timely prepared and submitted at the beginning of a session of the State legislature, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, January 17, 2023 21 WHEREAS, the expiration of the additional one percent local sales tax would necessitate, (1) approximately $12 million in reductions in County expenditures, creating a major impact on the availability of services, or a 23 percent increase in County property tax rates, or some combination thereof, as well as (2) substantial sales tax revenue losses requiring spending reductions or tax increases for the City, towns, and villages of Tompkins County, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That this Legislature requests that Assemblyperson Kelles and Senator Webb sponsor and support legislation extending the authority of the Tompkins County Legislature to extend the additional one percent local sales tax in Tompkins County beyond November 30, 2023, based on the same terms and conditions included in previous legislation, to provide local property-tax relief. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Public Safety Committee Mr. Brooks, Vice Chair, said the Committee will be meeting this Thursday, January 19th at 3:00 p.m. Individual Member-Filed Resolutions There were no individual member-filed resolutions. Minutes of Previous Meeting - January 3, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Randy Brown, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Dawson, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler EXCUSED: Rich John Unfinished Business There was no unfinished business. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Approved 2-21-23 Tuesday, February 7, 2023 5:30 P.M. Legislature Chambers 1 Public Hearing Resolution to Adopt Local Law No. 1 of 2023 - A Local Law Authorizing Section 466-a of the New York State Real Property Tax Law – A Property Tax Exemption to Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Ambulance Workers Ms. Black, Chair, called the public hearing to order at 5:31 p.m. concerning A Local Law Authorizing Section 466-a of the New York State Real Property Tax Law - A Property Tax Exemption to Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Ambulance Workers. She asked if anyone wished to speak regarding the matter. Robert Lynch, Town of Enfield, spoke in favor of the local law and thanked Legislators for considering this exemption for those property owners who are volunteer firefighters and/or ambulance workers. He spoke of the need for more volunteers for these services within our community and hopes that this exemption will help gain and retain additional volunteers for these very necessary services. No one else wished to speak and the public hearing was closed at 5:34 p.m. Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present Randy Brown Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Susan Currie Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present Daniel Klein Member Present Anne Koreman Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Present Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 2 Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Announcement of 2023-2024 Poet Laureate Ms. Champion described the process for choosing Tompkins County's new Poet Laureate. She was honored to be a part of the choosing of the new individual. She then introduced Janie E. Bibbie, the new Tompkins County Poet Laureate for 2023 - 2024. Ms. Bibbie thanked the Legislature and the Tompkins County Arts Partnership program for the opportunity. She then read a poem entitled "Flow" from her most recent published book. * * * * * * * * * Proclamation - Recognizing Brian Eden Ms. Black read the proclamation into the record. She thanked Ms. Koreman for putting together the proclamation in recognition of Mr. Eden. Ms. Black also thanked Mr. Eden for his contributions to the County. Mr. Eden accepted the proclamation and thanked the Legislature for the recognition. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black announced there would be an executive session this evening to discuss collective bargaining for contract negotiations, personnel issues regarding a particular individual, and current litigation and discussions with the County's attorney. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Paula Ioanide, Holly Gump, Barbara Regenspan, Claire Grady, Ciele Gladstein, Josephine Cardamone, Ruth Yarrow, Beth Harris, Elan Shapiro, and Kathy Russell all spoke in opposition of the resolution from the Public Safety Committee regarding the jail study. Sara Culotta, Sara Hess, Cait Darfler, Megan McDonald, and Carol Chock all congratulated Brian Eden on his recognition from the Legislature. Additionally, they all thanked him for his service and provided additional information on ways he has been of service to Tompkins County. Lisa Wright-Matthews, Town of Enfield resident, spoke about an issue she and her neighbors have been having with tanker trucks carrying liquid manure down their roads. She asked for clarification and support from the Legislature. Amanda Kirchgessner discussed the need for a moratorium on tax abatements and asked the Legislature to not seat members on the IDA this evening. Martha Robertson congratulated Brian Eden and provided additional information on projects Mr. Eden has been a part of and the important roles he has played. She also spoke about the jail proposal and said building for 60 beds versus 82 would make for a very different project. She encouraged people to Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 3 take the time and take a look at the project thoroughly. Ms. Koreman read a comment provided to her from Kristin McCarthy in the Department of Planning and Sustainability in support and admiration of Brian Eden. Ms. Black welcomed Susan Currie, new Legislator representing District 3. Ms. Currie thanked the voters, the poll workers, fellow Legislators, and legislature staff. She thanked Henry Granison and said she hopes to honor his legacy. It will be wonderful to serve her community. Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials George McGonigal, Common Council Member, said the Council welcomed a new member, Kris Haines-Sharp. Ms. Hanes-Sharp took the seat in the Fifth Ward, replacing Laura Lewis. A Labor Contract negotiations liaison has been assigned and Common Council has approved the issuance of over $20 million bonds. They also approved unexpected additional repairs to the wastewater treatment plant. Mr. McGonigal reported the cleanup of the area between Cecil B. Malone and Brinley Street is completed and removed nine truckloads and 35 tons of trash. He believes it was a successful operation. The City of Ithaca DPW is on hold for now regarding additional cleanups. Mr. McGonigal provided rough estimates for waste volume at other encampment locations: 10-15 truckloads for Cherry Street, the area behind Lowes will be about 20-25 truckloads, Park Street 50-75 truckloads. The weight of a truck load can vary between 3 and 9 tons. The homeless working group that the City has put together will be meeting Thursday and will hopefully have more direction on where to go from here. Mr. McGonigal will be attending the Health and Human Services Committee meeting on February 22nd to work out details regarding potential payment from the County for cleanup efforts and to answer more questions regarding the homeless initiatives. The City’s Public Safety Reimaging Committee is working on its final report which should be done soon. In response to Mr. Sigler, Mr. McGonigal said he doesn’t believe there is any state or federal money available for the repair at the wastewater treatment facility. The City had a very large bill for a major replacement a few months ago and this most recent repair was unanticipated but was additional work not included in the major replacement. Mr. Sigler asked if the City would be adverse to a Good Samaritan citizen cleaning the graffiti on the war memorial in Dewitt Park. Mr. McGonigal indicated that he is not adverse to that effort. Mr. Lane asked if Mr. McGonigal happens to know what the City’s bond rating is. Mr. McGonigal said the rating is very good but not as good as it used to be. Mr. Brown would be in favor of the County waiving the transfer cost of the waste if the City is willing to clean up encampment sites. Mr. McGonigal said the damage done to those parts of the City is almost like a slow-moving natural disaster. Ms. Black provided clarification of the potential of waiving the fee. Mr. Klein spoke about the money the City received for homeless efforts and asked if there were Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 4 specific parameters that the money needed to be used for. Mr. McGonigal said the money cannot be used for an encampment site but it has to be used for housing efforts. Mr. McGonigal will find out if the money went directly to the City. Public Safety Committee Resolution No. 2023-20: A Resolution in Support of Evaluating the Feasibility of Renovating the Public Safety Building (ID #11373) Mr. John said that any discussion of the jail is a touchpoint in the community and understands why that is. The jail is one element of a much larger public safety system. There are some things to be very proud of in Tompkins County in terms of decarceration. Incarceration numbers in Tompkins County may be one of the lowest in the country. A lot of work by a lot of different individuals play a role in the low numbers seen in the Tompkins County Jail. The structure of the jail has deteriorated over time. The Sheriff’s Department has made important changes in the jail that have not received the same attention as other public safety topics. This resolution is not just talking about the jail but about the public safety building as a whole. The County’s Facilities Department has done patchwork on the jail to maintain the building and make sure it is running but it’s not enough. It will be an expensive project to build a new jail, but the expense of it is still unknown. Each time this topic is looked at, the price has gone up. The jail does not commensurate with the other public safety efforts happening in the community. If this project continues to be pushed along and waited to be done, the price will continue to go up, but Mr. John said the County can afford to do this. Mr. John welcomes more public input and more comment to know what the public truly desires. He doesn’t think we should take a pause on this effort. A discussion could be had about the number of beds within the Jail but New York State has approved 82 beds. A community does not want to build a jail too small. Tompkins County has been boarding out women because there is not currently a good system in place for the separation of inmates. Mr. John doesn’t see the County utilizing all 82 beds in the future if that is what is built but in the current jail, all 82 beds cannot be used due to separation requirements. The current jail population is 58 with 5 board outs, which is higher than in the recent past. Mr. John would not like to send people to other counties as board outs and he doesn’t believe that’s what we should be doing. Our jail should reflect our professed values and he is very proud that Tompkins County has taken a progressive stance on this compared to our neighboring counties. Building a better jail isn’t inconsistent with the values we’ve placed upon ourselves. Mr. Brooks said we have a good problem. People want to do the right thing for both the county and community. He believes this resolution needs to go to the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee but hears what the community is saying and wants to let the public help us form that. It was MOVED by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. Mezey, to add an additional RESOLVED paragraph at the end of the resolution, which would read as follows: “RESOLVED, further, That a task force be created for a period of three to six months made up of members of the Facilities and Infrastructure and Public Safety Committees, Sheriff’s Department, and community members to further evaluate the Public Safety Committee report and come back with recommendations for the Facilities and Infrastructure and Public Safety Committees.” Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 5 This amendment was considered friendly. Mr. Mezey appreciates the members of the public who came to speak this evening and he believes the amendment makes the resolution better. The amendment provides community input to come up with the best possible solution. The Facilities and Infrastructure and Public Safety Committees need to work together on this topic though he doesn’t want the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee tied to the recommendation. Dr. Pillar supports the amendment and might vote in favor of the resolution because of it as she was not going to support it previously. She understands those who are asking for a pause on the project and supports the task force to come up with a more evidence, experience driven outcome. Ms. Dawson thanked Mr. Brooks for the amendment as she believes the proposal addresses some of the concerns that she has regarding this building. She has heard a number of people say we don’t need a public safety building, etc. However, any improvements made to this building will allow the County to provide services to those we couldn’t keep out of the jail for whatever reason. Mr. Lane appreciates Mr. Brooks’s amendment, though he is trying to understand what the task force will be tasked with. When the Legislature has looked at items such as this, there has been a special committee formed for this purpose. Mr. Brooks said this would be a working committee, a working group. The community has as much at stake in this process as the Legislature does. Mr. Brown thanked Mr. John for bringing this forward and said he likes the idea of a task force. He doesn’t think this should be rushed and he wants to make sure the task force takes the time to follow through on these things. The public safety building needs a lot of work; its tight and it is not good for the staff or the inmates. There is no room to house teens when needed, etc. The County is spending $4 million right now just to keep the building going. There are many services needed in the jail for those individuals to succeed. Ms. Black appointed Mr. Brooks, Mr. Lane, and Mr. John to the task force. Ms. Koreman wants to make sure that this task force would be recommending programs and services for those incarcerated, who would provide these services, where would these services be provided and how would they be funded. Those are items that she would like to see addressed when looking at a possible renovation to the jail. Mr. Sigler said he is not tied to 82 beds but did state that smaller is cheaper is not always the case. It’s a matter of layout within the jail. This is not an expansion of the jail as a whole, rather it is expanding program space, not bed space. It’s going to be expensive, there’s no way around it. We’re committed to mental health and other services in the community. The County has been on pause for 7 years regarding the Jail. Mr. Sigler discussed jail tours he and other Legislators have done in other counties. He feels like the County is at a stage with the jail where it does not reflect the values of our community. The County has committed to a low jail population. It was MOVED by Mr. Mezey, seconded by Ms. Champion, to strike some verbiage from the first RESOLVED statement, so it would read as follows: “RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee shall review potential designs and estimated costs necessary to provide the Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 6 improvements, together with estimated timelines for completion,” This amendment was accepted as friendly. In response to Ms. Koreman, Ms. Black said the repairs and renovations that the County is currently doing in the jail are necessary to keep the building running and it is a band-aid. Dr. Pillar reminded all that housing, mental health, crisis stabilization, etc. are all part of a public safety plan in addition to a jail. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Michael Sigler, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the present Public Safety Building was constructed and opened in 1986, and has served as the County Jail and Office of the Sheriff since that time, and is nearing the end of its useful life, and WHEREAS, the Legislature, the Tompkins County Administrator, and the Tompkins County Sheriff, have periodically evaluated the need for renovation, expansion, or replacement of the Public Safety building located on Warren Road in the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, in prior reviews of potential renovation projects, the high estimated cost has led to decisions to delay addressing this construction, with the result that in each successive review, the estimated costs have increased, leading to a conclusion that further delay now will require an even higher construction cost in the future, and WHEREAS, in addition to the deteriorated condition of the present facility, the present design: does not correspond to the present programmatic needs (including classrooms, medical, and mental health facilities) that the County has determined it needs to provide in the Jail; does not fulfill the rehabilitative goals that the County has established for inmates placed in its care; as constructed with a linear design of cells located along hallways, requires multiple corrections officers to actively monitor the inmates; and is not as efficient or safe as a more open pod design that has become a preferred standard since 1986 when the Public Safety Building was constructed. WHEREAS, the Public Safety Committee has conducted a review of the present functionality of the jail, together with an assessment of the future functionality the County desires to have available in its Public Safety Building, and has prepared a report for the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee regarding the proposed functional changes recommended to be made to the Jail and the Public Safety Building, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee shall review potential designs and estimated costs necessary to provide the improvements, together with estimated timelines for completion, Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 7 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator shall be authorized to communicate with the New York State Commission of Correction regarding State requirements and approvals necessary for the renovation of the Jail if such a project were to proceed, RESOLVED, further, That a task force be created for a period of three to six months made up of members of the Facilities and Infrastructure and Public Safety Committees, Sheriff’s Department, and community members to further evaluate the Public Safety Committee report and come back with recommendations for the Facilities and Infrastructure and Public Safety Committees. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Recess Ms. Black declared recess at 7:33 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:46 p.m. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Ms. Koreman announced that, in honor of Black History Month, the Tompkins County Office of Human Rights and the Africana Studies and Research Center at Cornell University will reflect on Dr. James Turner’s Cornell and Ithaca Legacies. This program presentation will take place on Tuesday, February 28th at 5:00 p.m. Additionally, Ms. Koreman invited all to the Stewart Park revitalization taking place this Thursday at noon. Dr. Pillar and Mr. Sigler indicated they both may be attending. Mr. John said there is currently a question before the Ithaca City School district regarding funding for girls hockey. Hockey is an important part of our community and he would love to see the program continue. Additionally, he announced there is a new exhibit at the History Center on historical quilts from our community. Quilts from early 1800’s through the 1900’s can be seen. He learned a tremendous amount about the communities through these quilts and the color that has been preserved phenomenally. Mr. Sigler thanked the Legislature clerks for their gift for his daughter. He said she is doing very well. He also congratulated Lonnie Park from Freeville on his win of two Grammy’s last night. Mr. Sigler voiced his support of Ukraine and expressed concern over the United States sending in tanks and tensions rising. Mr. Mezey commended Deputy Clerk, Taylor Spencer, for her assistance during his first Housing and Economic Development Committee meeting last week. He really appreciated her effort and wanted to make sure she was recognized. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black read the following statement: “I’d like to thank those of you that took time to come and speak with us this evening. Listening to our constituents via email, over the phone, or in person is part of our job as elected representatives. “On another note - It is deeply troubling that again in our country a young unarmed black man Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 8 has senselessly died at the hands of police. In Memphis, Tyre Nichols, just 29 years old and posing no threat died after being beaten by officers and the failure to intervene by other first responders on the scene. History will not be kind to the politics and society that allows these horrors to continue. “Locally, I’m glad that we have policies on the use of force and duty to intervene, and in addition to policies we have nearly 20 plans to address inequities in public safety and policing. This should be a renewed call to get those plans into action. “If there were still questions about why traffic control and enforcement are a Reimagining Public Safety issue, tragically I think those are once again answered. “Systems need to change. Culture needs to change. Priorities need to change. We can’t become numb to these issues of power and violence. My heart breaks for Mr. Nichols and his family. “I appreciate the significant discussions and advocacy being done in the community on the future of the County’s 408 North Tioga Street property. I want to reiterate from a statement we made last week and what Legislator Mike Lane has echoed this evening - Decisions are not slated to be made at this meeting or the upcoming Facilities and Infrastructure Committee meeting in February. “The future of our downtown facilities project continues to be a topic of conversation. I want to assure the public that we’re taking our time and doing due diligence on our decision making. Our goal is to provide safe and efficient buildings and spaces for our employees and the public. We have many decisions to make around current buildings and the proposed Center of Government. For any further information on the 408 North Tioga Street property, I’d recommend seeing our two recent statements posted on the County’s website. “Lastly, I’d like to make a brief statement on the Governor’s proposed 2024 State Budget: “Before the budget is ultimately passed, I hope the State will reconsider the Governor's proposal to burden Counties with new Medicaid costs. The State has the choice to share Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program funds with local governments - and should do so. Local governments need all the state support we can get. By adding new Medicaid costs to Counties already hefty lift - it moves us backwards and reduces the services we can provide for our constituents. “The Governor’s budget includes several positive proposals, including investments in reducing barriers to housing development, addressing climate change and generating renewable energy, continued investments in child care access, and a multi-year investment in mental health care. Each of these areas are of interest to our County, and I look forward to learning more as the budget is considered. In the meantime, I encourage Legislators to review the NYSAC publication on the budget and its impacts on Counties.” Ms. Black appointed the following individual to the Workforce Development Board: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Andrew Tunison, Vocational Rehabilitation Representative, term expires June 30, 2025 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 9 Report by County Administrator Ms. Holmes provided additional information from the Governor’s proposed budget and discussed the impacts the County may feel as a result. She will continue to keep the Legislature updated as more information becomes available. Report by the County Attorney Mr. Troy discussed foreclosures in relation to property taxes owed and how the property owners may get back surplus money, if there is any. Report by the Director of Finance Mr. Braman, Interim Director of Finance, reported the County retained it’s AA1 credit rating. This is the highest rating that Moody’s gives to any county in New York State. Cornell University also has this credit rating. He stated the County had some challenges keeping this credit rating this year due to a change in the methodology of how it is calculated. The bond sale took place last week with the 20-year bond having a net rate of 3.25% interest. The BANS net rate was just under 3.5%. Mr. Braman will continue to work with the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee to keep the County getting these great rates. Ms. Dawson thanked Mr. Braman for his good work. Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Travis Brooks, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Advisory Board Appointments (ID # 11445) Air Service Board Heather McDaniel, At-large member; term expires December 31, 2025 Ken Hodges, At-large member; term expires December 31, 2025 Advisory Board on Indigent Representation David M. Sanders, Jr., OAR Director; term expires December 31, 2025 Diane V. Bruns, At-large member; term expires December 31, 2025 Christopher B. Colosi, At-large member; term expires December 31, 2025 Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board Steven J. Nedrow, Agri-Business Seat; term expires December 31, 2026 Tompkins County Public Library Board of Trustees Jason Moore, Member, term expires December 31, 2025 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 10 Shelley Wong, Member, term expires December 31, 2025 Nina Scholtz, Member, term expires December 31, 2025 Tompkins County Historical Commission Marcia Lynch, Member, term expires December 31, 2025 Resolution No. 2023-21: Budget Adjustment – Transfer from Highway Machinery Fund Balance (DM Fund) to Automotive Fuel (ID #11435) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the Highway Department did not anticipate the high gasoline and diesel fuel prices during 2022, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the Director of Finance is hereby directed to make the following budget adjustment on his books for the fiscal year 2022: BUDGET APPROPRIATION - DM FUND - HIGHWAY MACHINEY FUND: Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount REVENUE: DM5130.42796 Appropriated Fund Balance $65,000 EXPENDITURE: DM5130.54310 Automotive Fuel $65,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-22: Audit of Final Payment - Streeter Associates, Inc. - Phase 3 - US Customs Facility - Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ID #11425) WHEREAS, Streeter Associates, Inc. has completed its contract for the Construction of the Phase 3 - US Customs Facility, to the satisfaction of the County, and all Prime and Sub-Contractors’ Labor Law Certification forms, executed Lien Affidavit, and Consent of Surety to Final Payment have been received and with all work done within budget, and WHEREAS, there original contract amount was $5,234,000.00 for this project, but with Change Order #1 in the amount of $68,054.98, reducing the costs to $5,165,945.02, and WHEREAS, this payment is for the balance of the contractual work in the amount of $94,359.83 and the release of retainage in the amount of $50,000, for a total payment of $144,359.83, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the following claim against the County of Tompkins, be and hereby is audited by the Tompkins County Legislature: Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 11 Vendor Payment Requested Account No. __Amount Streeter Associates, Inc. 14 and FINAL HT.5605.59239 $144,359.83 Project 56.05 RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay said claim from Account No. HT5605.59239.56.05. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-23: Audit of Final Payment - Seneca Stone Corporation - Rehabilitate Taxiway A - Phase III, Taxiway D, & General Aviation Apron - Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ID #11424) WHEREAS, Seneca Stone Corporation, has completed its contract for the Rehabilitation of Taxiway A - Phase III, Taxiway D, & General Aviation Apron Project, to the satisfaction of the County, and all Prime and Sub-Contractors’ Labor Law Certification forms, executed Lien Affidavit, and Consent of Surety to Final Payment have been received and with all work done within budget, and WHEREAS, there original contract amount was $1,095,275 for this project, but with two change orders increasing the contract to $1,112,704.87, and WHEREAS, this payment is for the release of retainage in the amount of $55,635.24, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the following claim against the County of Tompkins, be and hereby is audited by the Tompkins County Legislature: Vendor Payment Requested Account No. __Amount Seneca Stone Corporation 3 and FINAL HT.5696.59239 $55,635.24 Project 96.21 RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay said claim from Account No. HT5696.59239.96.21. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-24: Audit of Final Payment - Baseline King Corporation - Primary Wind Cone - Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ID #11423) WHEREAS, Baseline King Corporation has completed its contract for the Primary Wind Cone project, to the satisfaction of the County, and all Prime and Sub-Contractors’ Labor Law Certification forms, executed Lien Affidavit, and Consent of Surety to Final Payment have been received and with all work done within budget, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 12 WHEREAS, the original contract amount was $36,632.00 for this project, but with Change Order #1 in the amount of $964.00, reducing the costs to $35,668.00, and WHEREAS, this payment is for the release of retainage in the amount of $1,783.40, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the following claim against the County of Tompkins, be and hereby is audited by the Tompkins County Legislature: Vendor Payment Requested Account No. __Amount Baseline King Corporation 3 and FINAL HT.5699.59239 $1,783.40 Project 99.22 RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay said claim from Account No. HT5699.59239.99.22 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-25: Two-Year Lease Renewal - Tompkins County Assigned Counsel (ID #11390) WHEREAS, for the past twenty-five years, the Tompkins County Assigned Counsel has occupied approximately 1,390 square feet of leased space at Center Ithaca - 171 East State Street in the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, the most recent lease agreement for that space expires on December 31, 2022, and WHEREAS, County Administration has negotiated a two-year extension of that original lease that includes a flat 3.0% annual rent escalator, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the County Administrator, or her designee, be and hereby is authorized to sign a lease agreement with the landlord, Travis Hyde Properties, of Ithaca, NY, for a two-year period running from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-26: Approve Design Services Contract with LaBella Associates, DPC for Fall Creek Road Bridge BIN 3314130 Over Fall Creek Rehabilitation Project PIN 3756.19, Town of Dryden (ID #11432) WHEREAS, the Fall Creek Road Bridge (BIN 3314130) over Fall Creek Rehabilitation Project PIN 3756.19, Town of Dryden, Tompkins County, is included in the Tompkins County Capital Budget, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County desires to advance the Project by obtaining engineering design Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 13 and right-of-way services, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the Tompkins County Administrator or designee be authorized to execute a contract with LaBella Associates, DPC of Syracuse, NY, for engineering design, right-of-way incidentals and acquisition services for the referenced project for an amount not to exceed $225,000, RESOLVED, further, That the Highway Director be authorized to implement this contract and execute supplemental agreements with total values not to exceed 10% of the contract amount on behalf of the County, funds to be provided from the Fall Creek Road Bridge BIN 3314130 Capital Account HZ 5153.52939.51.53. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II - 18 (No further action required) * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-27: Approval of Appointment to the Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG) (ID #11465) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Council of Governments is an association of local governments organized to provide a forum of discussion, study, and negotiation leading to agreements for more efficient, improved, and/or less costly delivery of government services, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That Shawna Black be appointed as a member, and Daniel Klein be appointed as the alternate member to the Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG). SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-28: Approval of the 2023 Succession of Members of the County Legislature to Serve in the Absence of the Chair and Vice Chair (ID #11464) WHEREAS, Section 2.06 of the County Charter, specifies the succession of members of the Legislature be designated annually by resolution to serve in the absence of the Chair and Vice Chair, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That based on Legislator tenure the following order of succession of County Legislators for the year 2023 or until successors are appointed be approved to serve in the absence of the Chair and Vice Chair: Michael E. Lane Michael Sigler Richard John SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 14 Resolution No. 2023-29: Budget Re- Appropriation of Grant Funds to the 2023 Budget for the Business Energy Advisors – New Construction Program (ID #11443) WHEREAS, Tompkins County has established a Business Energy Advisors (BEA) - New Construction program, and WHEREAS, this program, in part, pays for energy consultant services to businesses considering new construction, expansion, or major renovation projects in Tompkins County, and WHEREAS, the County received $35,000 in funds from the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency in each of two years (2018 and 2019) and $35,000 in funds from the Park Foundation in 2019 to support energy consultant services to businesses participating in the BEA - New Construction program, and WHEREAS, unexpended funds from those contributions total $17,615.45, and WHEREAS, these remaining funds will be used to continue support of the BEA - New Construction program for the year 2023, and WHEREAS, the County was awarded an additional $35,000 in grant funds from the Park Foundation in 2019 to support energy consultant services to businesses participating in the BEA - New Construction program which the County expects to receive in 2023, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Development, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the Director of Finance be and hereby is directed to make the following adjustments to the 2023 budget: Revenues A8020.42070 Contributions from Private Agencies $ 52,615.45 TOTAL REVENUES $ 52,615.45 Expenditures A8020.54442 Professional Services $ 52,615.45 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 52,615.45 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-30: Acceptance of Snowmobile Trail Grant for the 2022-2023 Season (ID #11421) WHEREAS, Tompkins County, through its Department of Planning and Sustainability, has agreed to be the pass through agency for funds awarded by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) for the purpose of funding snowmobile trail maintenance by local snowmobile clubs, and WHEREAS, the funds will be used by local snowmobile clubs to maintain 75 miles of existing trails in Tompkins County, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 15 WHEREAS, grant funds have been awarded in the amount of $27,351.00, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Development, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the County hereby accepts funds in the amount of $27,351.00 from the New York State OPRHP, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator, or her designee, be authorized to execute any contracts related to this project. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-1 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-31: Authorization to Accept an Award of a Grant from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services - Probation and Community Justice Department (ID #11438) WHEREAS, the Probation Director has been notified of a grant award in the amount of $9,352.00 from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services to help defray the costs of implementing Leandra’s Law and the monitoring of Ignition Interlock Devices, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the grant in the amount of $9,352.00 from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services to help defray the costs of implementing Leandra’s Law and the monitoring of Ignition Interlock Devices be accepted and that the County Administrator, or her designee, execute all contracts related to this award, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is directed to make the following adjustments to his books for 2023: BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Revenue A3142.43389 Other Public Safety Aid $4,752.00 Appropriation A3142.54400 Program Expense $4,752.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-32: Budget Adjustment - Sheriff's Office Snowmobiles 2023 (ID #11427) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office has received funds in the amount of $34,700 from Auctions International, and WHEREAS, the Public Safety Committee supports the Auctions International funds, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment to the 2023 budget: Revenue: A3113.42665 Sale of Equipment $34,700 Appropriation: A3113.52231 Vehicles $34,700 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 16 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-33: Authorization to Accept Triad Foundation Donation and Budget Adjustment - Sheriff's Office 2023 (ID #11379) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office has received a donation in the amount of $25,000 from Triad Foundation, Inc., for the use of miscellaneous needs, and WHEREAS, the Public Safety Committee supports the Triad Foundation donation, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the donation from the Triad Foundation be accepted, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment to the 2023 budget: Revenue: A3113.42705 Gifts and Donations $25,000 Appropriation: A3113.52220 Department Equipment $25,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-34: Budget Adjustment - Community Housing Development Fund Round 22 Awards - Department of Planning and Sustainability (ID #11463) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature through Resolution No. 2022-54 and Resolution No. 2022-184, authorized funding Community Housing Development Fund (CHDF) awards as indicated in the table, with the County’s portion of the awards totaling $264,990, and Project Location Applicant Number of Affordable Units Original Funding Approval Remaining County Portion of Award Community Housing Trust Ithaca Scattered Sites Rehabilitations City of Ithaca Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) Round 22 2 rehabilitated for-sale homes protected by INHS’s Community Housing Trust $120,000 $ 60,000 Aurora Street and Morris Avenue Home Revitalization City of Ithaca Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland Counties (Habitat) Round 22 2 rehabilitated for-sale homes protected by INHS’s Community Housing Trust $105,000 $105,000 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 17 Community Housing Trust Trumansburg For-Sale Townhomes Phase I Village of Trumansburg Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) Round 22 4 new for-sale homes protected by INHS’s Community Housing Trust $240,000 ($39,990 Tompkins County) $ 39,990 TOTAL COUNTY CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS AWARDS $204,990 WHEREAS, due to the timing of the issuance of building permits, which are required prior to disbursing a CHDF award, and other project delays, applicants listed in the table were not able to draw a portion or any of their awards in 2022, but are in compliance with the time limits of their award, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment on his books for fiscal year 2023: REVENUE: CD8695.42411 Program Income $204,990 EXPENDITURE: CD8695.54400 Program Expenses $204,990 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or designee be authorized to execute any contracts related to these projects. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-35: Appointments to Industrial Development Agency and Tompkins County Development Corporation Board of Directors (ID #11461) WHEREAS, Section 856 of the General Municipal Law authorized that the Tompkins County Legislature designate the members of the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) by resolution, and WHEREAS, members of the TCIDA who are also members of the Tompkins County Legislature shall be appointed annually by the Chair of the County Legislature subject to the approval of the Legislature, and WHEREAS, non-legislator board members shall be appointed for a term of two years by the same process, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the following members be appointed to the Industrial Development Agency to serve at the pleasure of the Legislature, effective immediately: Rich John - Member, Tompkins County Legislature Deborah Dawson - Member, Tompkins County Legislature Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 18 Anne Koreman - Member, Tompkins County Legislature RESOLVED, further, That Rich John serve as the Chair of the Industrial Development Agency, RESOLVED, further, That the following members shall be reappointed for terms that expire on December 31, 2024: Todd Bruer - Organized Labor representative Jeff Gorsky - IAED representative John Guttridge - Member, At-Large RESOLVED, further, That Ducson Nguyen be appointed as Member, At-Large for a term that expires December 31, 2024, RESOLVED, further, That the members of the Industrial Development Agency are hereby appointed to serve on the Tompkins County Development Corporation Board of Directors, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is authorized and directed to file with the Secretary of State a Certificate of Appointment. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Sigler, and unanimously adopted by members present, to add the resolution titled ‘Legislative Approval of an Emergency Wage Adjustment for the Tompkins County Corrections Department’ (ID#11488) to the agenda. Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee met on January 19th. A lot of time was spent discussing the "red house" on Tioga Street. There will be additional discussion on this topic at the next Committee meeting. Mr. Lane invited all Legislators interested in being a part of that conversation to attend the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee meeting. Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee met last Thursday. She encouraged fellow Legislators to watch the first portion of the meeting for the Assessment Department’s AEM presentation. She will be adding sections of Roberts Rules of Order to the monthly agenda for reading and to help the Committee learn a little more. The Committee will meet again on Thursday, March 2nd. Ms. Dawson asked Mr. Franklin to provide clarification regarding the taxes paid and tax abatements under the Industrial Development Agency (IDA) as referenced by an individual during privilege of the floor by the public. Mr. Franklin provided this information as requested. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 19 Resolution No. 2023-36: Resolution to Adopt Local Law No. 1 of 2023 - A Local Law Authorizing Section 466-a of the New York State Real Property Tax Law – A Property Tax Exemption to Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Ambulance Workers (ID #11401) Mr. Shurtleff disclosed that he would be eligible for this exemption if it were to pass this evening. He thanked the Government Operations Committee for considering this for volunteer property owners. He did an analysis for the volunteers in his district, which was circulated to all Legislators prior to the meeting. The cost to Tompkins County to extend this exemption is about $20,000 with Groton’s current volunteer membership. In the 1980’s, Groton had over 1,800 volunteers on the tax rolls. Shortly before Mr. Shurtleff retired from the Department of Emergency Response, that number was down to just 600. The numbers of volunteers for fire and ambulance has dropped two-thirds in the past thirty years and only about half of the volunteers are property taxpayers. The numbers of calls coming into emergency responders has increased but the number of volunteers has decreased. He encouraged all levels of government to take a look at this exemption. This is just one of many incentives that the Groton Fire District is looking at to attempt to recruit more volunteers. Ms. Koreman said there are a lot of people that this doesn’t help but it’s a start. It was MOVED by Mr. Mezey, seconded by Ms. Koreman, to add an additional RESOLVED paragraph to the resolution, to read as follows: “RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature urges all Tompkins County school districts, towns, and villages to adopt this exemption and the Clerk of the Legislature shall send a copy of this resolution to all school boards and town and village boards in Tompkins County,” This amendment was accepted as friendly. Mr. Klein added that the Towns of Danby and Caroline are in line to adopt this exemption as well. Mr. John thanked Robert Lynch for coming to speak about this and said he wishes there was something more substantive for volunteers, but this is a start. Mr. Lane encouraged fellow Legislators to pass this resolution and asked for a roll call vote. A roll call vote resulted as follows: Ayes - 13; Noes - 0; Abstention - 1 (Legislator Shurtleff). RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 0] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Daniel Klein, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Michael Sigler ABSTAIN: Lee Shurtleff WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature wishes to encourage residents to volunteer with their local Fire Department or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Department, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 20 WHEREAS, the number of volunteers has fallen to a point where service has been affected, and WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature has authorized an exemption which would provide for a 10% exemption for volunteers who have been certified by the authority having jurisdiction over the fire/EMT company, and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Tompkins County Legislature on February 7, 2023, to hear all persons interested in proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2023, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That a partial exemption from taxation be granted for qualifying volunteer firefighters and EMT workers in Tompkins County as authorized by § 466-a of the Real Property Tax Law, RESOLVED, further, That Local Law No. 1 of 2023 - A local law authorizing Section 466-a of the New York State Real Property Tax Law - A Property Tax Exemption to Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Ambulance Workers is hereby adopted, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature urges all Tompkins County school districts, towns, and villages to adopt this exemption and the Clerk of the Legislature shall send a copy of this resolution to all school boards and town and village boards in Tompkins County, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature shall publish in the official newspaper of the County a notice of adoption containing a synopsis of said local law and shall within twenty days file one certified copy in the Office of the County Clerk, and one copy with the Secretary of State. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Koreman, Chair, said the Committee met on January 23rd. The Committee received updates from the Department of Planning and Sustainability and received information regarding the Parks and Trails Grant. Mr. Klein asked if there is a timeline for the Parks and Trails grant. Ms. Koreman believes it will be pretty soon, possibly April 23rd for applications. She stated the Department of Planning and Sustainability is giving priority for parks that haven’t received it yet. Ms. Koreman thanked Mr. Mezey for serving as Vice Chair last year and welcomed Dr. Pillar as the new Vice Chair. Ms. Koreman said she will be reaching out to Legislators regarding advisory board liaison assignments soon. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 21 Resolution No. 2023-37: Authorizing a Contract with Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District to Provide Interim Financial Assistance to Support and Conduct Conservation Related Activities (ID #11405) RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 0] MOVER: Anne Koreman, Member SECONDER: Amanda Champion, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler AWAY: Travis Brooks WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District is working to conduct conservation activities throughout Tompkins County, and WHEREAS, the District receives funding from Federal, State, and private grant organizations to conduct this work, and WHEREAS, many of these grant entities require a “full reimbursement” process for conservation project activities, meaning that costs must first be paid by the District, and then be reimbursed by the grant entity, and WHEREAS, the District does not have adequate funding on hand to cover up-front project costs, but must continue the coordination and implementation of critical conservation activities to ensure project successes, and WHEREAS, the District has requested the assistance of Tompkins County to provide funding to support the cost of conservation project activities in the first instance, with such funding fully returned to the County as project reimbursements for that work are received, and WHEREAS, conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources is in the interest of Tompkins County, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Administrator to enter into a contract with the Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District that will provide up to $200,000 to the District for conservation project activities in 2023 and obligate the District to repay the County as project reimbursements for activities are received or by January 31, 2024, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to advance to the District an amount not to exceed two-hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), said advance to be made from the General Fund of the County, RESOLVED, further, That the advance will be repaid to the County when the District is reimbursed or by January 31, 2024; the advance will be recorded in the General Fund accounting records as a Contract Agencies Receivable - Soil & Water, account number A14418730. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 22 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein read the following update into the record: “Everything is progressing well with the approved grant applications. For each successful applicant, a contract must be generated. There is a lot that goes into that process. Our staff and the staff of our consultants are making steady progress working through all of that. As of today, half of the contracts are either completed or are very close to completion. “I need to correct some information I gave the last time I reported to the legislature, on the subject of waivers. The Community Recovery Fund grants are designed to be reimbursement grants - the applicant does the work, submits vouchers, and then the County reimburses the pre-approved expenses. However, we did build-in a waiver process for applicants who anticipated cash flow issues. There are 6 approved applications where they told us in the application itself that they would likely be requesting a waiver, and there may be 2 more coming. I did not correctly report that last time. “There are some updates about the Second Wind Cottages application. As you may remember, that application was in a gray area. The committee had approved the project in principle, set aside money for it, but it was not included in the final resolution because the State Environmental Quality Review was not yet complete. “As you have likely heard, Second Wind is planning on changing significant details of their proposed project. Rather than a building 25 structures in a campground-like setting, they are planning to add additional cottages to their current 18-cottage facility. The current version of their plan is to build 12 new cottages. “Second Wind will be submitting a new application for their current proposal, including a revised project budget. That application will be considered by the Community Recovery Fund Committee on Monday March 6 at 10:00 am. We have requested that the application be submitted at least one week in advance of that meeting so that it will appear on the agenda. The Town of Newfield has been notified about this update.” Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Ms. Dawson, Chair, said the Committee is meeting next Monday, February 13th at 3:00 p.m. The Committee will be considering a resolution urging the Governor to continue to share the eFMAP funds with counties as has been the precedent since the passage of the Affordable Care Act. The Committee will also continue discussion regarding committee goals for the year. Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, said the Committee met on January 25th. The Committee first re-elected Rachel Graham as Vice Chair then spent the remainder of meeting reviewing the Committee’s bylaws. The next meeting is scheduled for February 22nd at 3:30 p.m. Meetings of the Committee will be bi-monthly after the February meeting. The Committee will be looking at setting goals for the year at the Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 23 next meeting. Any and all are welcome to join the meeting. Public Safety Committee (continued) Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting February 16th at 3:00 p.m. The Committee will have a discussion regarding the function of the mental health court and will also receive a report from assigned counsel regarding the rate increase case. Mr. John reported the jail population is currently at 58 with 5 boarded out. He said this is higher than the County has been averaging over the last several years and he hopes this is just a temporary bump and not a new norm. Resolution No. 2023-38: Appropriation from Contingent Fund to Implement 2022 Workplan of the Community Justice Center (ID #11437) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Legislature allocated funding to the Community Justice Center (CJC) in 2022 to achieve the Reimagining Public Safety goals outlined in the approved CJC workplan, and WHEREAS, due to the delay in the 2022 workplan approval by the City of Ithaca until December 2022, the CJC was unable to proceed with a number of jointly funded projects, and WHEREAS, County funding allocated for use in 2022 is needed to implement the following activities of the 2022 Workplan in calendar year 2023: - Development of a comprehensive community healing plan to address trauma in the relationship between residents and law enforcement ($40,000); - Development of a comprehensive, inclusive, and innovative recruitment strategy for law enforcement and corrections officers ($17,500); - Collect and evaluate the results of officer-initiated traffic stop enforcement ($80,000); - Identify new curriculum, redesign and implement a culturally responsive training program for law enforcement, ($40,000), and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is taking similar steps to enable the use of 2022 City funding in calendar year 2023, and those expected revenues need to be adjusted in the 2023 County budget, and WHEREAS, the County Administrator and Director of Finance approve the request from the Contingent Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance be and hereby is authorized and directed to make the following adjustments to the Contingent Fund: Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 24  A FUND - GENERAL FUND Decrease Expense Account A1990.54400 Contingency Fund  $315,000            Increase Accounts:                 Revenue: 1237.42797 Other Local Govt $ 40,000 1430.42797 Other Local Govt $ 17,500 8020.42797 Other Local Govt $ 80,000 Expense: 1237.54442               Professional Services $ 75,000 1237.54400 Program Expense $ 5,000 1430.54442 Professional Services $ 15,000 1430.54434 Recruitment $ 20,000 1987.54412 Travel/Training $ 40,000 8020.54442 Professional Services $ 160,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the regular Health and Human Services Committee would have fallen on President’s Day so it has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 22nd at 1:00 p.m. The Committee will receive reports from Martin Stalone, the CEO of Cayuga Health Systems for an after-project report about the County’s COVID funding test efforts. The Committee will also hear from representatives from the City of Ithaca regarding reimbursement for the cleanup efforts recently completed. Mr. Klein has asked Mr. McGonigal from Common Council to bring plans with him for additional cleanups of other encampments and if they plan to ask the County for additional reimbursement, and if so, he would like estimated costs. Mr. Klein is also asking the City to bring a plan regarding their future plan to prevent additional debris accumulation at encampment sites. Ms. Dawson asked about FEMA reimbursement regarding COVID testing. Ms. Holmes confirmed that reimbursement amounts are still being received and it is many months behind. Housing and Economic Development Committee Mr. Mezey, Chair, said the Committee met on February 1st at 3:00 p.m. The next meeting will be March 1st at 3:00 p.m. The Committee received a presentation from Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) to review their 2024 through 2028 strategy. The Tompkins Chamber discussed Tompkins County Microenterprise Assistance program updates. Workplan updates were received from reporting County Departments and the Committee began discussing committee goals for the year. The discussion regarding Committee goals will continue at the March meeting and Mr. Mezey encouraged input from his fellow Legislators regarding items they believe the Committee should focus on this year. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 25 Minutes of Previous Meeting - January 17, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Veronica Pillar, Member SECONDER: Anne Koreman, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Recess Ms. Black declared recess at 8:59 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m. Executive Session It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Shurtleff, and unanimously accepted to enter into executive session to discuss the following topics: proposed, pending, or current litigation, and general discussions with our attorney, collective bargaining negotiations, and a personnel issue related to a particular individual. The Legislature entered into executive session at 9:05 p.m. It was MOVED by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. Mezey, and unanimously accepted to come out of executive session at 10:36 p.m. County Administration Resolution No. 2023-39: Legislative Approval of an Emergency Wage Adjustment for the Tompkins County Corrections Department (ID #11488) Two RESOLVED paragraphs were added as friendly amendments at the end of the resolution. The paragraphs added read as follows: "RESOLVED, further, That the temporary sign on bonuses will sunset after a six-month period from adoption or until current open positions are filled, whichever comes first, RESOLVED, further, That pay increases will commence at the start of the next pay period following adoption and sign on bonuses will take effect for anyone hired after January 1, 2023." RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, The Sheriff's Department is currently experiencing unprecedented staffing shortages and difficulties recruiting qualified candidates and retaining Correction Officers in the Corrections Division, and WHEREAS, the last Tompkins Correction Officers Association contract covers the period Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 7, 2023 26 January 1, 2015, through December 31, 2017, and WHEREAS, several unsuccessful attempts have been made to reach an agreement with the Tompkins County Correction Officers Association, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Tompkins County Legislature, Tompkins County Sheriff, and County Administrator, That the following adjustments take place as a stop gap measure pending agreement with the Tompkins County Correction Officers Association: Adjust Corrections Officer salaries in Steps 1 - 5 to $24.93/hour County agrees to offer a temporary sign on bonus of $7,500. - 40% paid upon successful completion of six (6) months of employment, - 30% paid upon successful completion of twelve (12) months of employment, and - 30% paid upon successful completion of the Basic Course for Corrections Officer and successful completion of the probationary period County agrees to offer a temporary sign on bonus to lateral transfers of $10,000. - 50% paid upon successful completion of six (6) months of employment and successful completion of the probationary period, and - 50% paid upon successful completion of twelve (12) months of employment RESOLVED, further, That the temporary sign on bonuses will sunset after a six-month period from adoption or until current open positions are filled, whichever comes first, RESOLVED, further, That pay increases will commence at the start of the next pay period following adoption and sign on bonuses will take effect for anyone hired after January 1, 2023. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:46 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Accepted 03-07-2023 Tuesday, February 21, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present Susan Currie Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present Daniel Klein Vice Chair Present Anne Koreman Member Present Randy Brown Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Present Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials Jorge DeFendini, Common Council Member, provided updates regarding the homeless encampment working group. The group has been discussing trash removal, site cleaning, and how to structure the management for a sanctioned encampment that will stay clean but would be attractive to people who would want to stay there. How to best serve the homeless population has been discussed as well. Later this week, the group will be meeting to discuss a potential proposal for a sanctioned encampment site. He stated the City needs to be working with the County, very closely, on these efforts. There will be additional updates on this as the week unfolds. Mr. DeFendini said there will be new legislation discussed tomorrow regarding how the Common Council handles vacancies. The City would likely mirror the way the Legislature handles vacancies in that a special election would be held. The Board of Elections will be attending the meeting to discuss the logistics of this effort. The City Manager proposal and discussion will be happening soon as well. Petitioning season for Common Council members will be taking place in the coming weeks with an election in November. Ms. Koreman asked if the City has a housing committee. Mr. DeFendini said there are only two major committees at the City level: Administration and Planning, and Economic Development Committees. There is a Public Safety committee as well, though this is new. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 21, 2023 2 Mr. John is impressed with the time and effort the City is spending in regard to the encampments. He wants to know if the City will have a policy about camping on public land. Mr. DeFendini said the City is trying to draft a policy for this and it is in the works. Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Ms. Black read the proclamation, declaring February 2023 as Black History Month in Tompkins County. She thanked former Legislator, Henry Granison, for working on this proclamation is past years prior to his passing. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black announced there would be an executive session this evening to discuss three matters, including collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the Civil Service Law and two proposed acquisitions of sale or lease of real property with a strong possibility it would substantially affect the value thereof. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Nancy Brcak, Ithaca College retiree, spoke about 408 N. Tioga Street also known as the "red house" and urged the Legislature to save the property. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Ms. Currie wanted to make her fellow Legislators aware of the newest publication from Carol Kammen entitled ‘Black Voices in Tompkins County; The 19th Century.’ She also noted that the forward was written by Dr. Leslyn McBean-Clairborne. Ms. Dawson announced that today is Mardi Gras and she brought a king cake from Louisiana to share. She reminded those present that whoever gets the baby in their piece of cake has to bring the cake for celebration next year. Ms. Koreman announced there will be a reception on March 7th at 4:30 p.m. honoring Carol Kammen as she is retiring after 32 years with the County. Mr. Brown said that he, Dr. Pillar and Ms. Currie met with staff at Mental Health and toured the PROS program (personalized recovery oriented services). Mr. Brown provided information about PROS and stated Mr. LeMaro and the Facilities Department are doing a great job maintaining that building Mr. Mezey announced that he and Ms. Black attended the National Association of Counties (NACo) conference in Washington, D.C. recently. It was a great time and was very informative. Attendees heard from President of the United States amongst other top officials. It was noted how important the county government is to the overall function of federal government. Mr. Mezey noted that Tompkins County is not the only county that struggles with homelessness, arts and culture funding, child care, food insecurities, etc. Overall, it was very beneficial for him, and he thanked fellow Legislators for Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 21, 2023 3 the opportunity to go. Mr. Shurtleff recognized the recent passing of a Groton citizen, Ellard Louis Sovocool. Mr. Sovocool was a 47-year member of the Groton Town Board, serving as a town councilman continuously. Mr. Sovocool was recognized as the longest serving town board member in the state. He instilled his passion for service to the community as his grandson now serves at the Groton Town Highway Superintendent. Mr. Sovocool also served on the local assessment review boards. Mr. Shurtleff said this is an example of the kind of service and quality of life to be had in Tompkins County. Mr. Lane will have the latest audit from Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) available for fellow Legislators to review. Mr. Lane noted that enrollment is up at the college considerably. Mr. Lane then spoke about the war in Ukraine and stated that he is proud of the United States for defending Ukraine’s democracy. Ms. Champion announced that the Board of Elections is hosting a contest for students in grades 9 through 12 to design a new ‘I Voted’ sticker for the November elections. More information can be found at www.tcgov.co/2023sticker <http://www.tcgov.co/2023sticker>. The Board of Elections will select finalists and the community will vote on which design to use in November. Ms. Koreman thanked Mr. Lane for bringing up the war in Ukraine. She added more about the atrocities that are happening and have been happening in Ukraine since the inception of the war. Mr. Mezey thanked Congressman Marc Molinaro for the Town Hall in Dryden this afternoon. It was a nice turnout of about 50 people or so and was a great way to engage. Mr. John said the Public Safety Committee received a report from the Ithaca Wellness and Recovery Court (IWRC) at their meeting last week. He had the opportunity to attend one of the court sessions this afternoon and watch them in action. Tompkins County started this initiative with IWRC four years ago because the Legislature added funding for the court coordinator position. It is a remarkable success from the taxpayer standpoint as the recidivism rate is very low for those who have gone through this specialized court system. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black read the following statement into the record: “I’m sad to share that Lee Dillon, former Executive Director of Tompkins Community Action, passed away recently. Lee was a great and compassionate leader in our community, and worked at TC Action for over 30 years, having been executive director since 2000. It’s important to recognize her impact on our community, having taken great care on issues of housing, homelessness, and addressing poverty. “This past week I attended the National Association of Counties Annual Conference. I met other County Legislators and staff from around the United States. My colleague, Legislator Greg Mezey, and I attended different sessions that included topics such as: Affordable Housing, Mental Health, Childcare, and Broadband. We learned so much - as every single county appears to have the exact same struggles as we do and most of them had the exact same approach to ARPA funds. “I must admit that although the seminars had very informative topics and presenters - my favorite Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 21, 2023 4 part of my time in Washington DC was spent sitting in the Senate gallery and watching the voting session of February 13th. The Senators filed in one by one and between votes - there was not just conversation - but true camaraderie. Never in my life, did I think I would see a fist bump between Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Lindsey Graham! (True story) Our very own Senator Kirsten Gillibrand went back and forth between Democrats and Republicans - clearly trying to negotiate middle ground. It was great to see our federal government in action and was a great opportunity to attend the conference.” Ms. Black appointed the following individual to the Tompkins County Youth Services Board: Tompkins County Youth Services Board Susan Ainslie, Village of Lansing representative, term expires December 31, 2024 Report by the County Administrator Ms. Holmes said she received notice from the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) that there is not an appetite to restore the Affordable Care Act Enhanced Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentage (ACA eFMAP) funding. This will impact the County’s 2024 budget process and if it goes into effect in April 2023, there would likely be a hiring freeze or delays, delays of purchases of larger equipment, etc. because it would cost the County an additional $600,000. If it doesn’t go into effect until the 2024 budget year, the County would see an automatic impact of $1.5 million, resulting in a three percent tax levy increase. Ms. Holmes discussed the current searches in process for the Department. They are mid-stream in the process for the hiring of a new Chief Equity and Diversity Officer. Interviews will be conducted all day on Friday for this position. In addition, the Homeless Coordinator as well as the County Historian positions have been posted and the application periods are open through February 27th. There are a number of applications already received for both positions. In response to Mr. Mezey, Ms. Holmes said the hiring team for the Homeless Coordinator will include Legislators, Department Heads and other community partners. Report by the County Attorney Mr. Troy had no report. Report by the Director of Finance Mr. Braman said the Department is working on a number of year end items to close out the 2022 fiscal year and getting ready for audits to begin soon. There was a hold up with the fourth quarter sales tax reports received from the State. Mr. Braman did receive these reports today and he will have these reports ready for the next Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee meeting. There are a couple vacancies in the Department and Mr. Braman said they are searching for these positions to be filled. Additionally, there are two staff people in the Department currently out on medical leave. He thanked County Departments for their patience with the Finance Department as they navigate being short staffed. Mr. Braman said there is an item in the State budget that would change the way the property tax auction is done. The Department is currently analyzing this and there may be additional information coming forward on this subject. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 21, 2023 5 Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Lane, and unanimously adopted, to add the resolution titled 'Calling on the State of New York to Continue to Pass Federal Affordable Care Act Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Funds Through to Counties, as Congress Intended' (ID#11481) to the agenda. Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Anne Koreman, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Currie, Champion, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Brown, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Advisory Board Appointment(s) (ID # 11476) Chair's Appointment(s) Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Nicholas Bennett, Member, term expires December 31, 2025 Resolution No. 2023-40: Adoption of List of Designated Officers and Employees Required to File an Annual Financial Disclosure Form (ID #11460) WHEREAS, State Law requires employees "who hold policy-making positions, as annually determined by" the County to fill out financial disclosure forms, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Local Law No. 2 of 1997, "key employees" shall be determined by separate resolution of the Tompkins County Legislature, and WHEREAS, the list of "key employees" required to file the annual financial disclosure form has been updated, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the following list of designated officers and employees required to fill out the annual financial disclosure form be adopted: Title Department/Division County Administrator Administration Deputy County Administrator (2) Administration Budget Director Administration Chief Equity and Diversity Officer Administration Communications Director Administration Risk & Compliance Administrator Administration Airport Director Airport Deputy Airport Director (2) Airport Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 21, 2023 6 Director of Assessment Assessment Assistant Director of Assessment Assessment Real Property Appraiser (4) Assessment Assistant Real Property Appraiser (2) Assessment Valuation Specialists Assessment Supervising Attorney Assigned Counsel Program Coordinator Assigned Counsel Elections Commissioner (2) Board of Elections Deputy Elections Commissioner (2) Board of Elections Director, Office for the Aging Office for the Aging Deputy Director, Office for the Aging Office for the Aging County Attorney County Attorney Deputy County Attorney County Attorney County Clerk County Clerk Executive Deputy County Clerk County Clerk District Attorney District Attorney Deputy District Attorney District Attorney Director, Emergency Response Emergency Response Deputy Director, Emergency Response Emergency Response Communications Center Manager Emergency Response Director of Facilities Facilities Assistant Director of Facilities Facilities Director of Finance Finance Deputy Director of Finance Finance Director of Accounting Services Finance Treasury Manager Finance Highway Director Highway Deputy Highway Director Highway Director of Human Rights Human Rights Director, Information Technology Services Information Technology Services Deputy Director, Information Technology Services Information Technology Services Clerk of the Legislature Legislature Chief Deputy Clerk of the Legislature Legislature Legislators (14) Legislature Commissioner of Human Resources Human Resources Deputy Commissioner of Human Resources Human Resources Manager of Talent Acquisition and Engagement Human Resources Commissioner of Planning and Sustainability Planning and Sustainability Deputy Commissioner of Planning and Sustainability Planning and Sustainability Probation Director II Probation and Community Justice Deputy Director of Probation II Probation and Community Justice Sheriff Sheriff Undersheriff Sheriff Corrections Captain Sheriff Road Patrol Lieutenant Sheriff Administrative Lieutenant Sheriff Investigations Lieutenant Sheriff Commissioner of Social Services Social Services Deputy Social Services Commissioner Social Services Director of Services Social Services Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 21, 2023 7 Director of Administrative Services Social Services Director of Administrative Services Trainee Social Services Director of Eligibility Social Services Program Development Specialist Social Services Recycling and Materials Management Director Recycling and Materials Management Deputy Recycling and Materials Management Director Recycling and Materials Management Veterans Service Director Veterans Service Agency Director of Weights and Measures Weights and Measures Commissioner of Whole Health Whole Health Deputy Commissioner of Mental Health Whole Health Deputy Public Health Director Whole Health Fiscal Administrator Whole Health Employment and Training Director Department of Office and Employment Training/Workforce Development Workforce Development Director Workforce Development Youth Services Director Youth Services Deputy Youth Services Director Youth Services RESOLVED, further, That should additional successors need to fill a position that they be asked to fill out an Annual Financial Disclosure form at that time. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-41: Acceptance of Grant Funding - Technology Innovation and Election Resource (TIER) Grant (ID #11462) WHEREAS, on April 19, 2021, New York State established the Technology Innovation and Election Resource (TIER) Grant program to reimburse county Boards of Elections for expenses made for election improvements made by January 27, 2023, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Elections has been notified of a TIER grant awarded in the amount of $92,794.51 from the New York State Board of Elections to reimburse actual expenses related to the purchase of software, technology upgrades, and equipment and materials through January 27, 2023, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the TIER grant in the amount of $92,794.51 from the New York State Board of Elections be accepted, and that the County Administrator or designee execute all contracts related to this award, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is directed to make the following adjustments to the books for 2023. BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Revenue: 1450.43089 Other State Aid $92,794.51 Appropriation: 1450.52206 Computer Equipment $ 9,152.14 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 21, 2023 8 1450.52220 Departmental Equipment $83,642.37 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-42: Budget Transfer/Adjustment – Corrections Part-Time Funds to Deputy Sheriff Part-Time Funds - Sheriff’s Office (ID #11419) WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division has four (4) part-time employee positions funded by the 2023 fiscal budget, and WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol requires the funding from the Corrections Division to fund more Part-Time Deputies to meet operating business and service needs, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance be and hereby is authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriations: FROM: A3150.51000407 Corrections Officer (PT) $91,437.00 TO: A3113.51000420 Deputy Sheriff (PT) $91,437.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-43: Authorization to Accept Grants from the Office of Indigent Legal Services - Assigned Counsel (ID #11485) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Assigned Counsel Program has been notified of a multi-year grant award from the Office of Indigent Legal Services (Contract C2NDUD50) in the annual amounts of $202,000.00 (2023), $202,000.00 (2024), and $202,000.00 (2025), for a total award amount of $606,000.00, and WHEREAS, this grant represents a contract for the Tompkins County Assigned Counsel Program to provide non-attorney professional services (experts, social workers, case managers, interpreters, investigators, forensic testing, etc.); program advocate services; managing attorney/mentor; and print material (‘know your rights’ information) to support early intervention to parents through our program, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the County Administrator or her designee be authorized to execute all contracts related to this award. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 21, 2023 9 Resolution No. 2023-44: Approve a Funding Agreement With NYSDOT for Fall Creek Road Bridge (BIN 3314130) Over Fall Creek Rehabilitation Project PIN 3756.19, Town of Dryden (ID #11430) WHEREAS, (the Project), PIN 3756.19 - Rehabilitation Of Fall Creek Road Bridge (CR105) Over Fall Creek (Bin 3314130), Town Of Dryden is eligible for funding as a locally-administered project under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, calls for the apportionment of the costs of such program to be borne at the ratio of 80% federal funds and 20% non-federal funds, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County shall design, let, and construct the Project, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County desires to advance the Project by making a commitment to pay in the first instance 100% of the federal and non-federal Project costs or portions thereof, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure and Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, approve the above referenced Project, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby makes the sum of $1,925,000 available within the Fall Creek Rd Bridge Capital Project Account - HZ 5153.52939.51.53 to cover the costs of participation on the Project, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature agrees to be responsible for all costs of the Project which exceeds the amount of federal-aid or state-aid funding awarded to Tompkins County, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature authorizes Tompkins County to pay in the first instance 100% of the costs of Design, ROW Incidentals, Acquisition, and Construction for the Project or portions thereof, with the understanding qualified costs may be eligible for federal-aid reimbursement, RESOLVED, further, That in the event Project costs not covered by federal aid exceeds the amount appropriated above, the Tompkins County Legislature shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon the notification by the Tompkins County Highway Department, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Administrator, or her designee, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of Tompkins County all necessary agreements, certifications, or reimbursement requests for federal aid with the New York State Department of Transportation, RESOLVED, further, That a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project. SEQR ACTION: Type II - 18 (No further action required) * * * * * * * * * Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting next Thursday, March 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 21, 2023 10 Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Koreman, Chair, said the Committee is meeting this Thursday, February 23rd at 10:00 a.m. She reviewed some topics on the agenda which will be covered during the meeting. Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, reported that the consultant, the MRB Group, and County staff have been working together on contracts for those awarded monies through the community recovery grant process. They are about halfway through the awarded contracts. Additionally, the County has received the first two vouchers for payment reimbursement from organizations, indicating projects are underway. The next Committee meeting is scheduled for March 6th. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Ms. Dawson said the Committee recently met and decided that they will be looking at Legislature’s budget process as one of the Committee’s goals this year. She was taken aback at the amount of over target requests (OTRs) passed through the last budget process that were not part of the typical departmental requests. She would like Legislators to go to the annual budget retreat in April with the ideas they might have to bring forward for the budget. She realizes this year may not be a realistic goal for this process as the budget retreat is in two months but she would like to be able to present the potential requests to the County Administrator prior to September or October. This would involve working more closely with the program committees and seeing what their wants and needs are. Mr. Brown asked about departmental workplans and how they are set for the year. Ms. Dawson said the Legislature has set departments moving in certain directions over the years. Ms. Holmes added that County Administration requests to see departmental work plans in advance and largely the departmental workplans have been in place for a number of years based on Legislature policy direction and the level of funding, staffing, and expectation from the community, the State and Federal grants received. Mr. Shurtleff discussed the community recovery fund and the number of applications that were received. This was an opportunity to see the areas in which the County has not been involved in and hopes Legislators will see these topics as an opportunity to bring these projects forward. Mr. John thinks that this idea is certainly worth looking at. Ms. Black added that workplans for departments continue to change and are updated as needed. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 21, 2023 11 Resolution No. 2023-45: Calling on the State of New York to Continue to Pass Federal Affordable Care Act Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Funds Through to Counties, as Congress Intended (ID #11481) Ms. Dawson said the Committee recently passed this resolution and spoke about the time sensitivity behind this. Ms. Holmes’ comments earlier in the meeting were a pretty compelling statement of why we need this. The County will see a $600,00 hit to the 2023 budget if this were to pass and, next year, the County would see a $1.5 million dollar impact to the budget. This is an automatic three percent increase to our tax levy which will likely be more than the tax cap allowed. Counties across the State will likely be in a position where they have to cut services and staff or significantly increase their property taxes. We have to put as much pressure as possible on our State legislature to ensure these funds are continued to be passed along to the Counties. Mr. John said the money was passed by our national congress to enhance certain Medicaid programs for payments to the states. New York State agreed to pass on the money to the counties but they have been sitting on this money for some time. The current proposal is for the state to keep all the money while asking the counties to increase and enhance services, with the costs being paid for locally. This is not what the federal congress intended. Ms. Lane said apparently this is a regulation change that the state government is talking about so this may be out of the hands of our State representatives. He has heard other counties discussing a five percent increase due to this cut. We are one of two states in the union that require counties to pay a portion of Medicaid costs and New York pays the most. Mr. Mezey said this came up as a topic at the townhall this afternoon with Congressman Molinaro and he mentioned looking for a way to reaffirm Congress’s stance on this and a resolution like this is definitely needed to show where the County is at. This is getting a lot of attention. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the federal government provided an enhanced federal Medical matching share (eFMAP) to a handful of states, including New York, that had already provided Medicaid coverage for the “newly eligible populations” in the ACA, which was intended to reduce the number of uninsured people, and WHEREAS, the New York State congressional delegation intended, as articulated by Senator Schumer, that these additional funds be shared by the state with counties, based on their proportionate share of the nonfederal Medicaid costs, and WHEREAS, starting in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2014, the State of New York began sharing these federal ACA savings directly with counties. The savings for a year were provided by lowering the weekly payments each county and New York City (NYC) make to the State to support the State’s Medicaid program. Through February 1, 2023, the State continues to share the federal savings from the Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 21, 2023 12 ACA eFMAP with the 57 counties and NYC, and WHEREAS, the SFY 2024 State Budget proposal would end the ACA enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) federal pass-thru to counties and NYC, and WHEREAS, the Governor’s proposed budget would keep all of the enhanced federal Medical funding going forward, and use it to cover further expansions of Medicaid eligibility and benefits and to increase payments to health care providers, and WHEREAS, the elimination of the ACA eFMAP federal pass-thru will require the 57 counties to spend at least $280 million more in SFY 2024, and approximately $1 billion when New York City is included, and WHEREAS, the elimination of the ACA eFMAP federal pass-through will result in an increase of nearly 1.5 million dollars in Tompkins County’s annual Medicaid costs during New York State’s fiscal year 2024 alone. That increase is equivalent to an increase of close to 3% of our annual property tax levy, even as our county (and all counties in New York State) continue to be subject to a state-imposed property tax cap, and WHEREAS, Medicaid is the largest single state mandate imposed on county and New York City taxpayers and is a major contributor to New York’s high local tax burden compared to other states, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County understands that Congress intended these federal funds to be shared with counties proportional to the amount they contributed toward the nonfederal Medicaid match, and WHEREAS, The eFMAP funds are not state general fund dollars, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County strongly disagrees that the State of New York needs to cut county funding so deeply when the Governor’s budget proposes to fully fund its own reserves two years ahead of schedule by depositing $5.4 billion into reserves before the end of SFY 2023, while also projecting a general fund surplus of $35 billion by the end of SFY 2024. The State should not be building funding reserves and budget surpluses on the backs of its counties, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That Tompkins County joins the New York State Association of Counties in calling on the State of New York to continue to share the eFMAP funds with counties as has been the precedent since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, and consistent with the intention of the New York Congressional Delegation, and RESOLVED, further, That copies of this resolution be sent to New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, United States Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, United States Congressman Marc Molinaro, New York State Senators Andrea Steward-Cousins, Liz Krueger, and Lea Webb, New York State Assembly Members Carl Heastie, Helene E. Weinstein, and Anna Kelles, and the New York State Association of Counties. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 21, 2023 13 Resolution No. 2023-46: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Southside and REACH Contracts (ID #11404) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Amanda Champion, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, during the Expanded Budget Committee deliberations for the 2023 Tompkins County Budget there were legislative amendments to fund the Teen Coordinator position at Southside Community Center ($25,000) and an Outreach Nurse for REACH Medical Program ($87,860) and these funds were budgeted in the Contingent fund pending further planning, and WHEREAS, County Administration has contacted the Human Service Coalition regarding the Southside Community Center position and it has agreed to coordinate the contract and monitoring of the Teen Coordinator position, and WHEREAS, County Administration contacted Whole Health (Mental Health) regarding the REACH Medical program and it has agreed to coordinate the contract for the Outreach Nurse position, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Director of Finance be and hereby is authorized and directed to make the following appropriation from the Contingent Fund for fiscal year 2023: A FUND - GENERAL FUND Decrease Expense Account: A 1990.54624 Contingent Fund $112,860 Increase Expense Account: A 6305.54400 Program Expense $25,000 Increase Expense Account: A 4311.54425 Program Expense $87,860 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-47: 2022 Budget Appropriation and Adjustments for Retroactive Salary Adjustments – Employees’ Union of the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Department (ID #11452) Ms. Holmes said County Administration and Finance has made the retroactive payments and now the money needs to be moved into the Sheriff’s Department budget line to cover the expenses. Ms. Dawson said this is money that has been put aside over the years for this purpose as contract negotiations have been ongoing. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 21, 2023 14 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, a bargaining agreement for the period of January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2025, approved by the Tompkins County Legislature on December 7, 2021, in Resolution No. 2021-274 entitled Ratification of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Tompkins County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, Inc., and the County of Tompkins, provides wage increases, changes to health insurance, and other provisions to employees of the Tompkins County Deputy Sheriffs Association, Inc., (the "DSA"), and WHEREAS, appropriate adjustments were made for wage and other negotiated increases by Resolution No. 2022-134 entitled 2022 Budget Appropriation and Adjustments for Wage and Other Negotiated Increases - Employees’ Union of the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Department, for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and WHEREAS, retroactive payments and the associated adjustments were made in December 2022, and WHEREAS, budget adjustments must now be made to address any overage in the budgeting units, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Interim Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following appropriations and adjustments to the Budget for the 2022 fiscal year: BUDGET APPROPRIATION: INCREASE Department Unit Account/Title Amount Unallocated Revenue 9999 42796 Appropriated Fund Balance $2,501,530 INCREASE Department Unit Account/Title Amount Sheriff's Office 3110 51000 REGULAR PAY $ 44,340 3110 58800 FRINGE $ 19,585 3113 51000 REGULAR PAY $ 1,707,628 3113 58800 FRINGE $ 729,976 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 21, 2023 15 Resolution No. 2023-48: Budget Adjustment - Acceptance of New York State Healthcare Worker Bonus (HWB) Funding (Vesting Periods I & II) (ID #11453) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Greg Mezey, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, FY2023 New York State Executive Budget legislation allocated funding for the payment of bonuses for certain frontline healthcare and mental hygiene workers, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has been granted $233,600.50 in funding to pay bonuses and associated FICA taxes to eligible employees in the Departments of Public Health, Mental Health, Social Services, the Tompkins International Airport (Crash Fire Rescue), and Tompkins County Sheriff for periods of employment between October 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022 (Vesting Period I) and April 1, 2022 and September 30, 2022 (Vesting Period II), now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Director of Finance be authorized to make the following budget adjustments for FY23: REVENUE A3150 43089 OTHER STATE AID $ 6,459.00 EXPENSE A3150 51000675 Forensic Counselor $ 3,000.00 A3150 51000707 Jail Nurse $ 3,000.00 A3150 58800 FRINGE $ 459.00 REVENUE A4012 43089 OTHER STATE AID $ 9,688.50 EXPENSE A4012 51000572 WIC Program Nutritionist $ 6,000.00 A4012 51000598 WIC Program Director $ 3,000.00 A4012 58800 FRINGE $ 688.50 REVENUE A4016 43089 OTHER STATE AID $ 27,989.00 EXPENSE A4016 51000160 Community Health Nurse (Per Diem) $ 6,000.00 A4016 51000218 Senior Community Health Nurse $ 3,000.00 A4016 51000249 Director of Community Health $ 3,000.00 A4016 51000365 $ 3,000.00 A4016 51000580 Community Health Nurse $ 11,000.00 A4016 58800 FRINGE $ 1,989.00 REVENUE A4047 43089 OTHER STATE AID $ 25,989.00 EXPENSE A4047 51000292 Dir Child Special Care Needs $ 3,000.00 A4047 51000218 Senior Community Health Nurse $ 3,000.00 A4047 51000580 Community Health Nurse $ 18,000.00 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 21, 2023 16 A4047 58800 FRINGE $ 1,836.00 REVENUE A4310 43089 OTHER STATE AID $ 32,295.00 EXPENSE A4310 51000535 ADMIN. ASSISTANT $ 3,000.00 A4310 51000540 ADMIN ASSISTANT LEVEL 3 $ 18,000.00 A4310 51000561 Mental Health Court Resource Coord $ 3,000.00 A4310 51000591 Community Mental Health Nurse $ 3,000.00 A4310 51000770 Coord of Dual Recovery Services $ 3,000.00 A4310 58800 FRINGE $ 2,295.00 REVENUE A4311 43089 OTHER STATE AID $ 66,743.00 EXPENSE A4311 51000237 Director - Mental Health Clinic $ 3,000.00 A4311 51000379 Licensed Clinical Therapist $ 30,500.00 A4311 51000562 Caseworker $ 3,000.00 A4311 51000591 Community Mental Health Nurse $ 7,500.00 A4311 51000612 Sr Community Mental Hlth Nurse $ 3,000.00 A4311 51000697 Senior Psychiatric Social Worker $ 9,000.00 A4311 51000750 Casework Assistant $ 6,000.00 A4311 58800 FRINGE $ 4,743.00 REVENUE A4312 43089 OTHER STATE AID $ 16,147.50 EXPENSE A4312 51000537 Program Director PROS $ 3,000.00 A4312 51000379 Licensed Clinical Therapist $ 3,000.00 A4312 51000575 Rehabilitation Specialist $ 3,000.00 A4312 51000603 Employment Specialist $ 3,000.00 A4312 51000750 Casework Assistant $ 3,000.00 A4312 58800 FRINGE $ 1,147.50 REVENUE CT5610 43089 OTHER STATE AID $ 35,524.50 EXPENSE CT5610 51000383 Dep ARFF Chief $ 3,000.00 CT5610 51000586 Deputy Dir Airpt Operations $ 3,000.00 CT5610 51000857 Airport Firefighter Ops Tech $ 27,000.00 CT5610 58800 FRINGE $ 2,524.50 REVENUE A6010 43089 OTHER STATE AID $ 9,688.50 EXPENSE A6010 51000565 Registered Professional Nurse $ 9,000.00 A6010 58800 FRINGE $ 688.50 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee met on February 16th. The Committee received a great presentation from the Ithaca Wellness and Recovery County (IWRC). It was inspiring to hear the successes from the program and how the court operates. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 21, 2023 17 The Committee also received a report from Assigned Counsel on the status of rates for assigned counsel attorneys. Payment increases for assigned counsel attorneys has lagged and it has been a problem for people to get counsel as they need. A decision should be reached on this matter in the next few months, either through the budget process or through the courts. Mr. Brooks and Mr. John had a good conversation regarding setting up a task force for the jail project. The Jail population is currently at 58 with 5 board outs. There are several parole violators currently in the jail and there is a backlog of trials. Both of these are out of the control of the law enforcement personnel in our area. Dr. Pillar said the IWRC dropped off a binder of the materials that individuals get when going through the program for anyone to look through. Mr. John said the Committee’s next meeting will be March 16th at 3:00 p.m. Resolution No. 2023-49: Authorization to Accept Homeland Security Grant Funds on Behalf of Cornell University to Maintain a Regional K9 Explosive Detection Team (ID #11467) In response to Mr. Brown, Mr. John said this is a multi-year grant that the County will receive on behalf of Cornell University for their K-9 police program. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office has been approached by the Cornell University Police Department who have expressed a desire to maintain a regional K9 Explosive Detection Team, and WHEREAS, federal funding of up to $49,500 through the Department of Homeland Security is available for such a purpose, and WHEREAS, Cornell University could not apply for said funds on their own due to not being a municipality as required by Homeland Security grant guidelines, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County, as the grantee, can apply for said funds, accept said funds, and distribute said funds in accordance with pre-authorized expenses related to maintaining such a program, and WHEREAS, Cornell University will oversee the program to include providing the required personnel, associated training, vehicle maintenance, and housing and care of the K9 dog thereby leading to zero cost to the County, and WHEREAS, Cornell University has entered into a formal written mutual aid agreement with the Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 21, 2023 18 Sheriff’s Office whereby the K9 Explosive Detection Team will be available to assist Tompkins County, and other regional counties, with incidents requiring explosive detection, and WHEREAS, the County received notification from the Department of Homeland Security for a grant award in the amount of $49,500, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office accept the grant in the amount of $49,500, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator, or her designee, is authorized to sign all grant-related contracts and documents, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following adjustment to the 2023 budget: Revenue: 3113.43389 (Other Public Safety Revenue) $49,500 Appropriation: 3113.52220 (Department Equipment) $49,500 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-20 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-50: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Terminal Pay - Department of Probation and Community Justice (ID #11458) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Lee Shurtleff, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, in the Department of Probation and Community Justice, one Probation Supervisor retired on December 15, 2022, at a total cost of $5,872.61 for terminal pay, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Fiscal Policy, Administrative Policy 05-02, Section 4.03-1 allows departments to be reimbursed for terminal pay from the Contingent Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Budget, Capital and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to appropriate from the Contingent Fund a total of $5,872.61 to be transferred to the Department of Probation and Community Justice 2022 budget accounts as outlined below to reimburse this department for their terminal pay expenses: FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $5,872.61 TO: A3141.51000211 Probation Supervisor $ 798.99 A3142.51000211 Probation Supervisor $3,195.98 A3141.58800 Fringes $ 375.53 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 21, 2023 19 A3142.58800 Fringes $1,502.11 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. The Committee will hear from Dr. Martin Stalone from Cayuga Health Systems for an after-project report regarding the COVID testing program that the County partially subsidized. The Committee will also be hearing from the City of Ithaca regarding potential reimbursement for cleanup efforts of an encampment site. The Committee will review Committee goals as well. Housing and Economic Development Committee Mr. Mezey, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The March Committee meeting has been moved due to the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) Conference in Albany, therefore the next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 9th at 3:00 p.m. Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee met on February 16th. The Committee received forty full minutes of public comment regarding the red house at 408 N. Tioga Street. Roxan Noble, Airport Director, reported that the Airport is planning to have a town hall to spread the word about airport services. This will take place on March 1st at 5:00 p.m. The Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC) reported about the difficulty that Ithaca CarShare is having obtaining insurance. Mr. Lane has written a letter, signed by himself and Chairwoman Black, in an effort to help the carshare program continue to operate. Mr. Lane thanked Deputy Clerk, Ms. Spencer, for putting the letter together and getting it out today. Mr. Brown spoke about the discussion regarding CDL drivers training the Committee had during the meeting as well. Ms. Noble and Mr. Smith, Highway Department Director, will be figuring out how to do some training in Tompkins County. Area school busses and TCAT don’t currently have enough drivers so this would be beneficial for those services. Resolution No. 2023-51: Budget Adjustment - Transfer from HQ Fund Capital Reserve to Fall Creek Road Bridge (BIN 3314130) Over Fall Creek Rehabilitation Project PIN 3756.19, Town Of Dryden – HZ 5153 Project 51.53 (ID #11433) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Greg Mezey, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 21, 2023 20 WHEREAS, funding is now available on the Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC), Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) to begin Fall Creek Road Bridge (BIN 3314130) over Fall Creek Rehabilitation Project PIN 3756.19; Design and Right of Way phases, and WHEREAS, it is requested to utilize HQ Capital Reserve to fund design and right of way phases, and WHEREAS, the $225,000 costs for engineering design and right-or-way services contained in the ITCTC TIP for the Fall Creek Road Bridge Rehabilitation will be reimbursed 80%, and WHEREAS, the HQ Fund Capital Reserve has adequate fund balance to cover the shortage, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Capital Program be amended to reflect a funding contribution of $225,000 from HQ Fund Capital Reserve, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustments: HQ Fund-Capital Reserves Increase Appropriated HQ.30960000 Appropriated Fund Balance $225,000 Fund Balance Increase Expense Account HQ1698.54802 Contribution to Construction $225,000 HZ Fund-Highway Fac & Projects Fund Increase Revenue Account HZ 5153.45034.51.53 Interfund (H) $225,000 Increase Expense Account HZ 5153.52939.51.53 Fall Creek Rd Bridge $225,000 SEQR ACTION: Type II - 18 (No further action required) * * * * * * * * * Minutes of Previous Meeting - February 7, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Veronica Pillar, Member SECONDER: Rich John, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Currie, Champion, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Brown, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Recess Ms. Black declared recess at 6:56 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:10 p.m. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, February 21, 2023 21 Executive Session It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Brooks, and unanimously adopted, to enter into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the Civil Service Law and two issues pertaining to the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of property with a strong possibility it would substantially affect the value thereof. The Legislature entered into executive session at 7:10 p.m. It was MOVED by Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Brooks, and unanimously adopted to return to open session at 8:36 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m. 1 RESULT: ANNOUNCED Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Approved 03-21-2023 Tuesday, March 7, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present Susan Currie Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present Daniel Klein Vice Chair Present Anne Koreman Member Present Randy Brown Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Present Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Ms. Black read the proclamation titled "Carol K. Kammen Women's History Month" which designated the month of March 2023 as Carol K. Kammen Women's History Month. Ms. Kammen accepted the proclamation and extended her thanks to the Legislature and community. Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black announced there would be an executive session this evening to discuss two topics, collective bargaining pursuant to Article Fourteen of the Civil Service Law and the employment history of a particular person. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Vivian Rose, resident of the Town of Ulysses, spoke in support and admiration of Carol Kammen and the opportunities that Carol has presented to women in history. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 2 Susan Holland of Historic Ithaca thanked Carol for her commitment to history, Tompkins County, the state and nationally. Brian Eden spoke in support of the resolution for climate change on the agenda for this evening. Martha Robertson spoke in support of the resolution for climate change and said it is important to note that there is no waiting. The cost of inaction far exceeds taking action. Irene Weiser appreciates leadership in the Legislature in going back to the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality (PEEQ) Committee and separating the energy and environmental issues. She thanked Mr. Brown for his open-mindedness and questions in relation to climate change. She urged the Legislature to pass the resolution regarding bills currently pending in the State Legislature regarding climate change. Regi Teasley, member of the Environmental Management Council, believes we are facing an existential threat with climate change. She thanked the PEEQ Committee for bringing forward this resolution and thanked Tompkins County for being progressive and a leader in climate and energy issues. Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials George McGonigal, Common Council member, thanked the Legislature for honoring Carol Kammen. He has known her for a long time, and she is a "major leaguer" when it comes to historians. Mr. McGonigal said the City appointed Robert Covert as the new Fire Chief last week. The process for hiring a permanent Chief of Police has begun, and an outside consultant has been hired to search nationwide for candidates. There will be public input sessions regarding this search. They are being held on Saturday, March 11th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Monday, March 13th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. These sessions will be both in-person and via Zoom. The Reimaging Public Safety Special Committee has issued their draft report with a public hearing scheduled for March 8th at 6:00 p.m. This hearing will be held in-person and via Zoom. E-mail comments are welcome as well. The CSEA Department of Public Works (DPW) labor unit has reached an agreement with the City for a five year contract. This is a significantly better contract than the one that was first offered and Mr. McGonigal hopes it is a turning point in the relationship between City Hall and their workers. He is hoping morale improves and other contracts up for negotiation go smoothly. An approved encampment site that has been discussed is continuing forward with plans. The City is developing a request for proposals (RFP) to put out for contractors who would manage the encampment campsite. The site would have basic sanitary facilities. Mr. McGonigal looks forward to making that happen this spring. Mr. Lane read an article that stated Mr. McGonigal wasn’t going to run for Common Council again and is very sad to hear that. Mr. Lane suggested Mr. McGonigal take a rest period and then potentially run for a seat on the Legislature. Mr. McGonigal has enjoyed working with the Legislature In response to Mr. Sigler, Mr. McGonigal said the idea of the encampment campsite is that someone would come to the site and pitch a tent to stay. This idea stems from the The Ithaca Designated Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 3 Encampment Site (TIDES) proposal the City was working on. However, this designated encampment campsite is something the City can put together more quickly and see how it goes. The showers and office space provided will be construction trailers. If it works well, then there may be more infrastructure in following years. The City is looking at the site behind Walmart. Mr. Sigler has had people telling him they are worried about the new floodplain maps and how they are changing and will impact their taxes, especially as the City considers a more permanent encampment site, which would lead to more expenses on their tax bill. Mr. Klein stated that the City wanted the TIDES proposal to be a joint County and City venture and he wanted to know if that was still the case. Mr. McGonigal stated the County and the City both set aside $100,000 during their respective budget seasons to deal with the homeless problem. The City has come up with the plan; they will prepare the site and bring in the infrastructure, but ultimately the City would like to partner with the County to make this happen. Mr. Klein wants to see the City and County sit down and have a conversation before the RFP goes out. Mr. Mezey will reach out to Mr. McGonigal in order for the City to present their plan at the upcoming Housing and Economic Development Committee meeting. Mr. John thanked Mr. McGonigal and everyone at the City who has worked on this issue. This is something where the City and County both have interests in making sure this gets addressed. In response to Ms. Dawson, Mr. McGonigal said there are spots on the property behind Walmart that are too wet for building, but this is not in a flood zone. Mr. Brown thanked Mr. McGonigal and the City of Ithaca for taking this on and going as fast as they can. He believes this topic intersects both the Housing and Economic Development Committee as well as the Health and Human Services Committee. Mr. Mezey is sad to see Mr. McGonigal not running for re-election but he appreciates the service Mr. McGonigal has provided the City. Mr. Mezey has spoken with Ms. Black about having a joint meeting of the Housing and Economic Development and Health and Human Services Committees to address the homelessness issue. The two Chairs of the Committees will work together to get something scheduled in order to have a collaborative effort. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Ms. Champion said all Legislators received copies of Roberts Rules of Order in Brief this evening. She thanked the Government Operations Committee and Legislative clerks for obtaining the books. Ms. Koreman thanked her colleagues and members of the public who came out to celebrate Women’s History Month and Carol Kammen. The Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts is hosting a “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories” on Saturday, March 11th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Mr. Klein stated a number of Legislators attended the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) Conference last week. He discussed some highlights from the conference and said Tompkins County received an award for assisting in the setting up of the operation of Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (MEGA) twenty-five years ago. Mr. Brown recently attended an open house at 1619 West Danby Road, called Stratton house. A Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 4 restored barn and beautiful grounds are there as well as a nice bed and breakfast, adding another place to stay in Tompkins County. Dr. Pillar read the following statement into the record: “I want to speak briefly on trans rights, because recently there has been an alarming sharp rise in anti-transgender rhetoric and policy. I'm sure you've heard of the bathroom bills that require kids to use bathrooms that match their genitals rather than their actual asserted gender. Other laws ban teachers from using their students' preferred pronouns. I'm a teacher, I have trans students, and I would never call my students by pronouns they don't use because that is a denial of who they are. Several states are banning gender affirming healthcare for minors, essentially requiring teenagers to detransition. Tennessee has banned wearing clothes that don't match the gender on your birth certificate. Florida is working on legalizing the kidnapping of trans children and bringing them back to Florida for conversion therapy. And a speaker at a large conference last week called for the eradication of transgenderism, which inherently involves the eradication of transgender people. “I’m not making any of this up. This is inhumane and terrifying. “I was always taught that our country was founded on ideals of freedom, on the inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Now a fringe minority is trying to take away freedoms. “Freedom to live our truths. Freedom to choose your name. Freedom to choose your pronouns. Freedom to dress in clothes that are feminine, both, and neither. Freedom to discuss and obtain medical care with a doctor who will learn and understand your particular self and your particular needs. “We will not back down in defending these freedoms. “In New York State, four years ago the state enacted the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA), which added gender identity and expression as a protected class in New York State’s human rights and hate crimes laws. In Tompkins County, gender identity and expression has been protected in our human rights policy since 2004. “In the middle of all this horror, I’m happy that we have some strong trans and queer community in this county supporting each other. Shoutout to the community organizations doing this work. Shout out to the County Public Library for affirming LGBTQ kids and adults, for hosting a drag class for teenagers; I went a month or so ago to see a trans comic artist speak and the space there was just the most loving, queer, affirming place I’d been in a while. “Shout-out to every queer and trans kid, teen, and adult living their fullest beautiful selves, or struggling to live their fullest beautiful selves, or just beginning to have gender feelings and wonder if they have a fuller beautiful self that has so far been buried. Our county needs to be a place where everyone can explore those feelings freely and with enthusiastic community support. “I hope everyone listening will join me in finding ways to be proactive to protect our people, to protect trans and nonbinary folks in this county, and be ready to extend protections to trans folks and their families who might flee other places to come here while it’s still safe. And for anyone listening, I want to hear what is helpful, what my colleagues and I can do to keep this hatred and attacks on trans people out of Tompkins County. Thanks.” Mr. Lane pointed out an article about MEGA in NYSAC magazine. Former Legislators, Stu Stein Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 5 and Barbara Blanchard worked on this effort. There are now 235 public entities that have aggregated to stabilize the electric and gas market for municipalities. This is similar to the health care consortium for municipalities that the County put together. Mr. John gave a shout out to the Airport for hosting a Town Hall last week in an effort to let the public know about the air service there. The Town Hall also explained why the Airport is where it’s at currently, which is largely contributed to the pandemic. The Airport is starting a program called Try Ithaca in an attempt to increase air traffic to get more airlines and flights out of the airport. Ms. Koreman said her partner just booked a flight out of Ithaca and it was about the same price as flying out of Syracuse. She thanked Mr. John for bringing this topic forward. She also thanked Dr. Pillar for speaking up about trans rights as there is a wildfire of prejudice going across the country. She is open to see what else we can do locally to support transgender individuals. Mr. Mezey thanked Ms. Koreman and Dr. Pillar for staying a little longer at the NYSAC Conference to advocate and learn more to bring back. He recently had the opportunity to attend the Tompkins County Chamber LGBTQ roundtable. It was interesting to see people across the Chamber community come together and share what they were looking for and seeing how we could be more supportive in the community. He thanked the Chamber for creating the space for people to come and talk about this issue. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black reported that she was able to visit the Alcohol and Drug Council’s detox center last week. She toured the facility with some of the media. The facility is absolutely beautiful and they should be able to start accepting participants at the end of April. However, they are struggling to recruit nurses. If anyone knows of a nurse looking for a job, Ms. Black asks people to send them to the Alcohol and Drug Council. Ms. Black made the following appointment to the Tompkins County Youth Services Board: Tompkins County Youth Services Board Margaret Kirchgessner, Town of Danby representative, term expires December 31, 2025 Report by the County Administrator Ms. Holmes and Mr. Recckio attended the NYSAC Conference. Mr. Recckio facilitated a roundtable discussion with other Communication Directors throughout the State. The Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) funding was a hot topic along with the Assigned Counsel 18b rates. While there, Governor Hochul replaced the State’s interim budget director. This was seen as a potential positive for counties. Ms. Holmes is happy to report the County received a grant to complete strategic operations planning. The Community Justice Center has been working to finalize details for an upcoming community healing event with details to be released tomorrow. Administration is scheduled to start interviews for the Homeless Services Coordinator this week, the County Historian next week, and the week thereafter, interview for the Chief Equity and Diversity Officer will be done. The Information Technology Systems (ITS) Director position is now posted and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 6 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Greg Mezey, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Currie, Champion, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Brown, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler interviews for this position would likely be the last week of March. Ms. Holmes thanked Ms. Pulliam and the Human Resources Department for all of their work and support. She also thanked Legislators and Department Heads for their support and assistance during the interview process. Ms. Dawson said the overarching theme of the NYSAC conference was the eFMAP funds. Dr. Pillar and Ms. Koreman attended Mr. Recckio’s roundtable discussion at NYSAC. They both agreed that this was very well put together. Ms. Koreman said it was her favorite workshop because people got to share what they did and get ideas from each other. She really liked the way the information was presented at the roundtable. In response to Mr. Lane, Ms. Holmes said the new Transportation Planner is on Board and his name is Frank Doldo. Report by the County Attorney Mr. Troy had no report. Report by the Director of Finance Mr. Braman, Interim Director of Finance, said the Department is recruiting for a couple open positions. He thanked the Human Resources Department for their work and assistance with the searches and posting of the positions. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Consent Agenda Advisory Board Appointments (ID # 11510) Library Board of Trustees Lisabeth Chabot, Trustee Member, term expires December 31, 2024 Community Mental Health Services Board - Mental Health Subcommittee Tracy Decker, Community Member, term expires December 31, 2026 Community Mental Health Services Board - Substance Abuse Subcommittee Ronald Schoneman, Community Member, term expires December 31, 2026 Youth Services Board Marley Thomson, At-large, term expires December 31, 2024 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 7 Environmental Management Council Ingrid Zabel, Town of Ithaca Representative, term expires December 31, 2024 Resolution No. 2023-52: Budget Adjustment - Safe Harbour (ID #11415) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services has awarded the Department of Social Services a $43,350 “Safe Harbour” grant to further Tompkins County’s efforts to address the problem of Sexually Exploited Children and Youth for use during the current calendar year, and WHEREAS, this grant supports community efforts to satisfy the requirements of the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act, and WHEREAS, those efforts in recent years - which have included awareness, education, and outreach campaigns; partnership-building with several community agencies; and commencement of work on a shared assessment tool - have been organized and led in our county by the Youth Services Department, and WHEREAS, the Youth Services Department is continuing that work (including completion and distribution of the shared assessment tool, raising awareness among youth, conducting a county-wide needs assessment, clarifying roles among the partner agencies, and training human services providers who work with children and youths), and WHEREAS, because this grant had been expected to end last year, its value was not reflected in either Department’s adopted budget for this year, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Finance Director be directed to make the following budget adjustment on his books for fiscal year 2023: Social Services REVENUE: 6010.43389 NYS: Other Public Safety $43,350 EXPENDITURE: 6010.54400 Program Expense $43,350 Youth Services REVENUE: 7020.42797 Other Local Govt Contribution $43,350 EXPENDITURE: 7020.54330 Printing $2,000 7020.54402 Advertising $1,000 7020.54442 Prof Srv Fees $40,350 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 8 Resolution No. 2023-53: Budget Adjustment - Social Services - Enhanced APS grants (ID #11500) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS the New York State Office of Children and Family Services has awarded Tompkins County’s Department of Social Services three grants to enhance our Adult Protective Services unit's service provision to impaired and vulnerable adults, and WHEREAS the State had approved the Department’s use of these funds to secure “the least restrictive alternative to emergency housing” for our clients by paying up to 6 months’ worth of rental arrears for each, thereby enabling them to remain in their current place of residence, and WHEREAS the $24,236 “Adult Protective COVID 19” grant is available for use through September 30, 2023, the $36,226 “Adult Protective ARPA 1” grant is available for use through September 30, 2024, and the $20,309 “Adult Protective ARPA 2” grant is available for use through September 30, 2024, and WHEREAS the Department presently expects to spend the entirety of these grants during this calendar year, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment on their books for fiscal year 2023: Social Services REVENUE: 6010.44089 Fed: ARPA $80,771 EXPENDITURE: 6010.54400 Program Expense $80,771 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-54: Budget Adjustment - County Office for the Aging - Foodnet Meals on Wheels Wellness in Nutrition Grant (ID #11512) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the State of New York through the New York State Office for the Aging, hereafter referred to as “NYSOFA” has increased funding for its Wellness in Nutrition Program hereafter referred to WIN, and WHEREAS, WIN is targeted towards meeting the nutritional needs of adults aged 60 and over, and WHEREAS, the subcontractor designated by the County to provide various nutritional services to these individuals is Foodnet Meals on Wheels, and WHEREAS, the $18,529 increase will enable Foodnet to cover additional personnel and meal Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9 expenses, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment on his books for fiscal year 2023: Office for the Aging - Budget Adjustments Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount REVENUE: A6774.43803 Programs for Aging $18,529 EXPENDITURE: A6774.54491 Subcontractors $18,529 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-55: Budget Adjustment - Tompkins County Office for the Aging - American Rescue Plan Funding 2023 (ID #11513) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Office for the Aging hereafter known as COFA has awarded additional funding by New York State through its Office for the Aging hereafter known as NYSOFA from the American Rescue Plan Act hereafter known as ARPA and WHEREAS, COFA has seen the need for the Deputy Director to go from a 37.5 work week to a 40-hour work week during the year 2023, and WHEREAS, COFA wishes to award funding to the following Subcontractors, and WHEREAS, COFA is awarding $5,200 in funding for the period April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024, to further supplement Lifelong’s Health Insurance Information, Assistance, and Counseling Program hereafter known as HIICAP, and WHEREAS, COFA is awarding an additional $10,925 in funding for Lifelong’s Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program for the period October 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024, and WHEREAS, the funding is of assistance to Lifelong because of the increase in clients due to the closure of Alternative Federal Credit Union’s tax counseling, and WHEREAS, COFA will award Foodnet Meals on Wheels $19,385.07 in funding to go towards fuel expenses in carrying out its mission for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, , now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment on his books for fiscal year 2023: Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10 Office for the Aging - Budget Adjustments Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount REVENUE: 6769-44772 OFA Federal Aid $41,676.07 EXPENDITURE: 6769-51000278 COFA Deputy Director $4,277.00 6769.54491 Subcontracts $35,510.07 6769.58800 Fringe Benefits $1,889.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-56: Budget Adjustment -Tompkins County Office for the Aging-Generations of Care Respite (ID #11514) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County Office for the Aging hereafter known as COFA both applied for and received a grant from New York State Caregiving & Respite Coalition which is managed by LifeSpan of Greater Rochester, Inc., and WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant named Generations of Care Respite is to provide respite for older caregivers of County residents, and WHEREAS, additionally the respite provides an opportunity for the caregivers to engage in their own self-care, and WHEREAS, COFA currently runs the Project CARE/Generations program that matches college students with older adults to provide companionship and social support, and WHEREAS, this grant will give respite to caregivers provided by college students trained in respite services and related issues, and WHEREAS, the students will be eligible for a stipend and be reimbursed for travel expenses via both gas cards and bus passes, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment on his books for fiscal year 2023: Office for the Aging - Budget Adjustment Acct. 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Name Amount REVENUE: 6788.42070 Programs for Aging $12,000 EXPENDITURE: 6788.51000559 Aging Services Specialist $832 6788.54400 Program Expense $10,350 6788.54330 Printing $250 6788.54552 Postage $200 6788.58800 Fringe Benefits $368 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 11 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-57: Budget Adjustment - Tompkins County Office for the Aging - Unmet Needs - Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (ID #11515) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Office for the Aging hereafter referred to as COFA wishes has seen a need to allocate additional funding for minor home repair, and WHEREAS, Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) in the past has shown capability through its staff to carry out these repairs, and WHEREAS, INHS has seen an increase its waiting list of clients needing its services, and WHEREAS, to meet the needs of these clients INHS has seen fit to hire Contractors who are able to perform the needed repairs, and WHEREAS, COFA through the state-funded Unmet Needs Program has $11,200 in funding available to award to INHS, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment on his books for fiscal year 2023: Office for the Aging - Budget Adjustments Acct. 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Name Amount REVENUE: A6798.43803 Programs for Aging $11,200 EXPENDITURE: A6798.54491 Subcontractors $11,200 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-58: Amending Resolution No. 103 of 2022 - Authorizing Award of Bid and Anticipated Receipt and Acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Grant for Rehabilitation of Taxiway Lighting (Construction) – Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ID #11498) WHEREAS, this Legislature has by Resolution No. 103 of 2022, authorized an award of bid and anticipated receipt and acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Grant for Rehabilitation of Taxiway Lighting (Construction) at the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, and WHEREAS, the previously approved resolution provided anticipated funding that included funds Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12 that were approved by the Legislature, but due to an administrative error, the NYSDOT and Airport shares were incorrect, and the anticipated amounts need to be amended, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the anticipated funding be corrected as follows: FAA Share (90%) Acct # HT5688.44592 $780,553 Project 88.20 (Not to Exceed) NYSDOT Share (5%) Acct # HT5688.43592 $ 43,364 Project 88.20 (Not to Exceed) Airport/PFC Share (5%) Acct # HT5688.45031 $ 43,365 Project 88.20 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-59: Appointment to Temporary Hearing Panels (ID #11491) WHEREAS, the Department of Assessment and the Tompkins County Legislature both agree that the fairest and most equitable way to value property for assessment purposes is on an annual basis at full market value, and WHEREAS, Real Property Tax Law 523-a permits the Tompkins County Legislature to appoint up to six Temporary Board of Assessment Review members to serve on Administrative Review Panels, and WHEREAS, Real Property Tax Law 523-a permits the compensation of Temporary Board of Assessment Review Members, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That six Temporary Board of Assessment Review Members, namely Kevin Cartmill, Chip Ray, Josh Lower, Susan Lustick, Judy Malys and Dean Shea, be appointed to serve on Administrative Review Panels, RESOLVED, further, That Temporary Board of Assessment Review members be compensated at a maximum annual compensation of $250. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-60: Designating Tompkins County Climate and Sustainable Energy Advisory Board as the Climate Smart Community Task Force for Tompkins County and Designating a Coordinator for the Climate Smart Communities Initiative (ID #11505) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature through Resolution No. 2009-65 pledged to participate in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s “Climate Smart Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 13 Communities” Initiative in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate, and WHEREAS, a Climate Smart Communities Certification Program has been developed to provide local governments with a framework to guide climate action and enable high-performing communities to achieve recognition for their leadership, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County achieved Climate Smart Communities certification on March 24, 2017, which will expire in September 2023, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability is pursuing Climate Smart Communities recertification on behalf of the County, and WHEREAS, achieving Climate Smart Communities recertification would make application to other state funding applications more competitive, and would provide recognition for the County’s climate action leadership, and WHEREAS, to recertify as a Climate Smart Communities, Tompkins County must appoint a Climate Smart Communities Coordinator, and establish or designate a Climate Smart Communities Task Force, which serves as a central body of leadership that promotes and supports climate mitigation and adaption in the community, and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Tompkins County’s Climate and Sustainable Energy Advisory Board is to provide the Tompkins County Legislature and the Commissioner of Planning and Sustainability with expertly curated information on legislative and regulatory initiatives, and successful community programs, relating to energy and climate change, as well as emerging energy efficiency, renewables, and climate adaptation technologies, and WHEREAS, the duties and work program of the Department of Planning and Sustainability align with the goals of the Climate Smart Communities program and recertification, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That Tompkins County hereby appoints the Tompkins County Commissioner of Planning and Sustainability, or the Commissioner’s designee, as Tompkins County’s Climate Smart Communities Coordinator for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities Initiative, RESOLVED, further, That Tompkins County hereby designates the Tompkins County Climate and Sustainable Energy Advisory Board as Tompkins County’s Climate Smart Communities Task Force for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities Program. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Koreman, Chair, said the Committee met on February 23rd. She provided details from the Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 14 Committee meeting for those in attendance. Ms. Koreman announced that Ms. Eckstrom is retiring as of April 7th. She has asked Ms. Eckstrom to attend the next Committee meeting in person, as it will be her last one. The next meeting is scheduled for March 20th at 10:00 a.m. Resolution No. 2023-61: Resolution to Support State Budget Proposals to Address Climate Change (ID #11520) Mr. Brown asked for clarification on this resolution as the new home builds in the County are few and far between, averaging less than twenty in a year. Ms. Koreman confirmed this resolution would address new builds only and would not affect existing buildings to be retrofitted at this time. Mr. Sigler will not be voting for this resolution. He considers himself a conservationist but believes this resolution makes energy efficiency so complicated and it doesn’t need to be this complicated. Global warming is the result of putting carbon into the air. The power is not available to electrify everything right now. We need to work on getting the power to where it needs to be right now. If you increase the demand without increasing the supply, the price will go up. Dr. Pillar thanked Mr. Sigler for bringing up the burden on the rate payer. One of the things the resolution is calling for is to limit household energy burden to six percent of their income. Mr. John agrees with Mr. Sigler in that this resolution raises important questions about where the supply comes from. Nuclear power may be a possibility of where this supply comes from. Finland is currently using sand batteries to provide their power. He doesn’t think this is a perfect solution but if we don’t start, we’ll never get there. In response to Mr. Shurtleff, Ms. Koreman doesn’t know of any mandates to require retrofitting existing buildings to go all electric. Mr. Shurtleff suggested adding the word “new” in the last WHEREAS paragraph to read “…less than four stories by 2026 and all new buildings by 2029…” This amendment was considered friendly. Mr. Mezey believes we need to do everything to prioritize the investment in our environment. The cost of this outweighs the cost later to reinvest and build later. He is willing to work with his colleagues to keep costs low for those in the community. Mr. Brooks said the six percent income cap of usage would nearly double his NYSEG bill so he is unclear on how that is beneficial. Dr. Pillar said the bill aims for six percent of total income but isn’t sure how its worded or governed. Ms. Black reminded her colleagues that this is not being enacted in Tompkins County but is in support of the State’s bill currently under consideration. It was MOVED by Ms. Koreman, seconded by Ms. Champion, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands to CALL THE QUESTION. THE QUESTION WAS CALLED. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 15 WHEREAS, in December 2022, the New York State Climate Action Council adopted a Climate Plan designed to meet the state’s climate goals as set forth in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act passed in 2019, and WHEREAS, as documented in New York’s Climate Plan, the cost of inaction on these goals exceeds the cost of action by more than $115 billion, and WHEREAS, Legislative action and budget measures are needed to fairly and fully implement the Climate Plan, and WHEREAS, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has presented the Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024, which includes investments in combating climate change, creating jobs and improving housing infrastructure, and WHEREAS, the New York State Assembly and Senate are now preparing their proposed SFY 2024 budgets and legislation, and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of Tompkins County residents to advance certain legislation and budget measures to promote the just transition to clean, affordable heating & cooling and healthy homes, and WHEREAS, the Governor’s budget provides for electrification of all new buildings less than four stories by 2026 and all new buildings by 2029, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature urges the following: · Passage of the All-Electric Building Act (S.562A/A.920), accelerating the Governor’s proposal, so that electrification of all new buildings will be required starting in 2024 (under seven stories tall) and in 2027 (larger buildings); · Passage of the NY Home Energy Affordable Transition (HEAT) Act (S.2016/A.4592), which reforms the Public Service Law to eliminate utilities’ “obligation to serve” gas and provide 100 ft of gas service line subsidized by ratepayers, and helps limit household energy burden to under 6% of their income; · Inclusion in the budget of a $2 billion Green Affordable Pre-electrification (GAP) Fund for low-moderate income households, to remove barriers to weatherization and electrification by remediating environmental hazards, repairing roofs and upgrading electric service to homes, RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 3] MOVER: Anne Koreman, Member SECONDER: Deborah Dawson, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar NAYS: Randy Brown, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 16 including rentals, as called for in the Climate Plan; · Provision of zero interest loans for heat pumps and weatherization by directing NYSERDA and the NYS Green Bank to ensure that all New Yorkers have access to no-cost and low-cost capital to finance the up-front costs of weatherization and electrification; · Expanding the scope of the NY Green Jobs program to include financing for all the project types listed in the GAP fund above; and · Passage of the Stop Climate Polluter Handouts Act (S.7438/A.8483) which reduces the current $1.6 billion in subsidies and tax write offs to the fossil fuel industry each year by $330 million per year, resulting in revenue added to the budget. RESOLVED, further, That copies of this resolution be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, chairs of the Senate and Assembly Environmental Conservation Committees Senator Peter Harckham and Assemblymember Deborah Glick, Senator Lea Webb, Assemblymember Anna Kelles, the New York State Association of Counties, and NYSAC Climate Action Committee Chair Jen Metzger. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the Committee met yesterday and received updates on contracts. County staff and the MRB group are doing an excellent job. The Committee took up the issue of the Second Wind Cottages application. The Committee voted to reject Second Wind’s substitute application. As a result, the Committee may be presented with a resolution to redistribute the money that was originally slated for this project. While the Committee had originally agreed to meet quarterly, a tentative meeting has been set for April 3rd at 10:30 a.m. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Ms. Dawson, Chair, said the Committee will meet Monday, March 13th at 3:00 p.m. The Committee will hear from Mr. Braman regarding the fund balance issues and Moody’s rating review of the County’s credit rating. The Committee will also begin discussion on how to improve budget process as a Legislature. Additionally, Ms. Dawson is hopeful that the Committee will pass a resolution regarding the foreclosure changes currently under consideration in the Governor’s budget. This resolution was recommended by the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC). Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, said the Committee last met on February 22nd. The Committee spent most of the meeting discussing goals for the year. Dr. Pillar thanked Ms. Pulliam for her contribution during this discussion. The next Committee meeting is scheduled for April 26th at either 3:00 or 3:30 p.m. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 17 Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The next meeting is March 16th at 3:00 p.m. Mr. John reported the population at the Jail is currently at 58, with 6 board outs. He is hopeful that with the schedule of trials currently going on, the number of those in the jail should be going down as there are a steady schedule of trials through July. Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein read the following statement into the record: “The Health and Human Services Committee met on February 22. We had a presentation from Dr. Martin Stallone, CEO of Cayuga Health Systems, about the Covid testing systems in Tompkins County. The County partially subsidized testing up through December 31, 2022. “I would rarely use the word “thrilling” to describe a committee meeting, but that is the word that keeps coming to mind for me. We saw a timeline of events that both brought back the bad memories of the pandemic events, but also told the story of Tompkins County’s outstanding efforts to respond to the disease. I recommend watching the first 30 minutes or so of the meeting. I have a few points I would like to highlight. “Almost 2 million tests have been given to Tompkins County residents. County funding paid for over 75,000 tests to residents who had no other funding source. Our testing rate was 29%. The next closest county was at 9%. By using statistical analysis, the estimate is that 181 lives were saved in Tompkins County because of the testing program, the highest in NYS. “We also tested almost a million people from out-of-county. The surrounding counties had lower death rates than the state average, so it is possible that our program had a “halo effect” on Cortland and Schuyler counties, and possibly others. “Hospitalization rates for Covid peaked at 30 to 40 a day here. We may be the only hospital in NYS who did not divert patients to other hospitals, a practice that is done when there is basically no more room. “Dr. Stallone used the word “herculean” several times to describe the efforts that happened in Tompkins County. I think that is a fitting word to describe what was accomplished by Cayuga Health Systems, County Administration, Tompkins Whole Health, and probably others that I am not aware of. Right after the committee meeting, I went to a retirement party for one of our longtime employees. At this event there were 2 nurses from Whole Health who spent much of the pandemic working long long days doing contract tracing. It was a reminder for me of the special thanks we owe these nurses and the other County employees who stepped in to go above and beyond for the public good. “Also, at the Committee meeting, we had a discussion with the City of Ithaca, who asked to be reimbursed $4,553 for the 47 tons of waste cleaned up from some of the encampments. We heard about the developing City plans to incentivize camping in one area and disincentivizing it in other areas. I think it would be better to hear from the City directly about their plans as they unfold rather than me trying to Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 18 speak for them. They used the word “furiously” to describe the pace at which they are working on this issue. “Two more things I will relate from our discussion. I would characterize the committee as mixed on whether or not we would be likely to fund further efforts. Part of what the City will be working on is an estimate of how much more cleanup they plan to do. There could easily be 500 more tons of debris out there, which would cost $50,000 to dispose of. “I think it’s important for everyone to understand about the finances of this. The County charges about $100/ton to bring material to our facility. We are then charged about $67/ton to haul it and dump it in a landfill. That is the direct cost to us for making this accommodation for the City. The rest of the money we charge goes towards our staff time and capital debt service. “The next meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee will be March 20, the first day of Spring.” Mr. Brown said the presentation from Dr. Stallone was great. There was only one time during the pandemic where they might’ve had to shift patients to another hospital but that did not end up happening. The County did not have an issue with respirators here and we actually had to ship respirators to other counties. Ms. Dawson said if we did a debriefing, we might be the only county in the U.S. who did that to see what was learned from the pandemic. She would like to see this happen. Mr. John remembers watching the two busses of medical personnel going to New York City to assist. Tompkins County and Cayuga Medical did a phenomenal job throughout the pandemic. Mr. Shurtleff would like to see the breakdown of funding through the County for COVID as it is a multi-million dollar effort that went on. Resolution No. 2023-62: Appropriation from Contingent Fund – Solid Waste Disposal Fees for Encampment Site Cleanup (ID #11525) Mr. Sigler would like to see the job finished as there is still trash in the area. He understands there will be additional messes created but would like to see it start from scratch before continuing to collect trash. Mr. Mezey wondered why we are charging ourselves $100 per ton instead of $67 per ton, or the true disposal versus the retail price. Mr. Klein said the City paid the fee and are asking to be reimbursed. Mr. Mezey asked if there was a way to charge a different price going forward. Ms. Holmes confirmed that the County cannot authorize a discount of these fees. It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, and seconded by Ms. Champion, to change the reimbursed amount to the City to half of the requested amount, to share the expense. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 19 Mr. Lane doesn’t support the splitting of the cost. He also doesn’t think the Legislature should discount the fees. If the City wants to do anything more in relation to clean up, a discussion can be had at that time about expense. Ms. Black said the City had promised they would give the County notice on this effort but notice included a 48-hour announcement from the City of their plan. Mr. McGonigal had been previously informed that the Legislature would possibly go in for half the cost. Ms. Black told Mr. McGonigal that there needs to be a plan in place to know the trash would continue to be cleaned up. Ms. Dawson is concerned that we are paying the entire cost now and doesn’t want to set a precedent that we will pay it all going forward. Mr. John is in favor of the County covering the cost as it is stated in the resolution. Moving forward, we need to reach some general agreement with the City. He understands the City utilized their labor and trucks for this effort. There is benefit to the City and County to getting this garbage out of the area. This will hopefully dovetail conversations on how to change the environment around the encampments. Ms. Koreman supports Ms. Dawson’s amendment and also supports asking the City to come to us to work something out going forward. Mr. Brown supports paying the full amount to the City. He believes the whole area is a health hazard. If the City didn’t do it, then the County eventually would have to and he appreciates the City stepping up. He believes they should do all the cleanup efforts and sees this as an opportunity to work with the City on this. Mr. Brooks sees this as two separate issues and said that maybe the City jumped the gun in getting this done without an agreement moving forward. There has to conversations going forward on what to do together. Ms. Holmes said that based on County law, the Department of Recycling and Materials Management (solid waste) is an enterprise unit based on particular classes, which cannot change fees randomly or for a particular purpose. A vote on Ms. Dawson’s amendment resulted as follows: Ayes - 8 (Legislators Black, Champion, Currie, Dawson, Koreman, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff ); Noes - 6 (Legislators Brooks, Brown, John, Klein, Lane, Sigler). AMENDMENT PASSES. Mr. Sigler asked what would happen if the City were to come back to the Legislature and say they don’t want only half of the payment. He wants to know if the property would stay as it is. Ms. Black said that is when it becomes an enforcement issue as the areas need to be cleaned up. The enforcement action would likely come from the Department of Whole Health. Ms. Dawson doesn’t believe the County should be stepping up and taking the entire financial hit for cleaning up the sites when the City has been irresponsible in allowing the situation to last as long as it has. Mr. John agrees with Ms. Dawson, but the problem is that this has been a very long time in creation. The City is re-evaluating and thinking about how to address this issue. Mr. John is impressed that they have taken the steps they have and he thinks we should be trying to figure out how to make this process continue. He doesn’t want to be in an adversarial position with the City. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 20 RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 1] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Vice Chair SECONDER: Deborah Dawson, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler NAYS: Deborah Dawson It was MOVED by Mr. Mezey, seconded by Mr. Brown, to reconsider the amendment of paying the City half of the costs. A vote by a show of hands on the motion to reconsider resulted as follows: Ayes - 11; Noes -3 (Legislators Black, Dawson, and Shurtleff). THE MOTION WAS RECONSIDERED. Mr. Mezey made the motion to reconsider as he feels he voted incorrectly. He wants to show a union with the City in these efforts and asked for the vote to take place again. It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Brown, to amend the resolution to reimburse the City of Ithaca for half of the requested funds. Ms. Koreman believes this would set a precedent for expected payment going forward for additional cleanup efforts. Ms. Dawson echoed that statement, saying this is how precedent works. It cannot be a whole separate conversation. We either are willing to take the whole hit for years of irresponsibility on the City’s part or we’re willing to split the cost half and half Mr. Mezey believes this is both a County and a City. It is an issue that requires every one of us to be a part of the solution and he believes we can support this to the full amount. We have had contentious relations with the City but he believes the County should take some responsibility for not addressing the homeless issue within our community. We do need to have a plan moving forward. Ms. Black said she is still voting to pay half, however, if it ends up failing, this will likely be a “one and done” situation. However much the County is willing to give, the City is going to take. The fact that this was done without an agreement just isn’t right. They are planning the way they want to spend our money and we should have a say in the bill that comes to us. If they continue to do the dump runs, we should use the money allocated to the homeless initiative during the budget process. A vote on the amendment resulted as follows: Ayes - 6 (Legislators Black, Champion, Dawson, Koreman, Pillar, and Shurtleff); Noes - 8 (Legislators Brooks, Brown, Currie, John, Klein, Lane, Mezey, and Sigler). AMENDMENT FAILS. Mr. Klein reiterated that reimbursement will be done on a case-by-case basis going forward, and if they come back for another round of reimbursement, the County would like to make sure the cleanup is don’t correctly. WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Department of Public Works conducted a cleanup in an unsanctioned encampment site in the City of Ithaca, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 21 WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has requested Tompkins County to waive the fees associated with disposal of the trash at the Tompkins County Solid Waste Facility following the aforementioned cleanup, totaling $4,553.00, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That Tompkins County authorize the waiver of the solid waste disposal fees of trash in the amount of $4,553 incurred following the cleanup in the unsanctioned encampment site performed by the City of Ithaca, RESOLVED, further, That the reimbursed funds will be awarded from the Tompkins County contingency fund and the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment for 2023: FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $4,553.00 TO: A1010.54400 Program Expense $4,553.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Housing and Economic Development Committee Mr. Mezey, Chair, said the next meeting is scheduled for March 9th at 3:00 p.m. The Committee will receive an update from Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) task force, will hear about the restructuring of the division of employment and training, and more. There is a Legislative luncheon, which all Legislators should’ve received an e-mail for from Sarah Wisdorf with the Ithaca Board of Realtors. This luncheon is March 24th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. The Ithaca Board of Realtors will get together to discuss trends in the local market. Ms. Wisdorf will also be coming to the Committee meeting to provide an update on Ithaca market. Paul Rossi will also be in attendance. Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee will meet on March 16th. The May Committee meeting will be rescheduled for training for legislative staff. Mr. Lane wants to talk about the amount of graffiti that has been seen on the attorney building on Tioga Street and also on Building C. This has increased in the last two weeks. Mr. Lane is not sure if police are aware or if our cameras have caught the person(s) but we cannot let this continue. Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee met last week. They had a robust discussion regarding Robert’s Rules of Order, along with passing resolutions, which are on the agenda for tonight. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 22 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Michael Lane, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler Resolution No. 2023-63: Resolution to Update the Administrative Policy Manual: Policy 01-29: Standards of Conduct, 02-04: Hiring and Processing New Employees and 04-08: Workers’ Compensation (ID #11482) Ms. Champion noted that Policy 01-29 had been previously abolished and needed to be removed from this resolution. Amendments made to the resolution to reflect this change were considered friendly. WHEREAS, pursuant to Tompkins County Administrative Manual Policy 01-04, Legislative approval (a formal vote) is required for new policies or for changes to existing policy, and WHEREAS, Policy 02-04: Hiring and Processing New Employees has not been reviewed in over five years, and contains updates to both the policy and procedure reflecting current practices, and WHEREAS, Policy 04:08 Workers’ Compensation has not been reviewed in over five years, and contains updates to both the policy and procedure reflecting current practices, and WHEREAS, the policies above have been updated by the respective responsible departments and further reviewed by County staff and Legislators, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel and Government Operations Committees, That the changes to Policies 02-04 and 04-08 are hereby adopted in the Administrative Policy Manual. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-64: Acceptance of Appalachian Regional Commission Grant Funds to Develop the Tompkins County Strategic Operations Plan (ID #11504) Mr. Brown asked for clarification on this topic. Ms. Holmes said this is funding that the County became aware of through Southern Tier 8 and is available for several counties to implement a strategic operations plan or County operations plan. We already have a County operations plan but not a strategic operations plan, though it has been something the County has wanted to do for some time. Administration will be working together with the Legislature, Department Heads and community stakeholders to set strategic goals for the County. Additionally, the County will be working with a contractor who is versed in this process. Consultants have already been reviewed and we are ready to hit the ground running. In response to Mr. Brown, Ms. Holmes said the staff needed for this process are currently in place and there would not need to be any additional hiring for this process to be done. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 23 WHEREAS, Southern Tier 8 Regional Board staff identified the opportunity for counties in its region to pursue Appalachian Regional Commission grant funds to assist in county strategic planning, and WHEREAS, upon recommendation by the New York Department of State to the Appalachian Regional Commission, the County has received a grant to develop a Tompkins County Strategic Operations Plan, and WHEREAS, the development of the first Tompkins County Strategic Operations Plan provides an opportunity to establish a framework to better navigate the increasingly challenging and complex environments facing local leaders while better aligning resources with established goals and priorities and providing a means to track progress towards achieving goals, and WHEREAS, this grant award requires an in-kind local match which will be provided through County staff hours dedicated to this effort, and WHEREAS, grant funds will be utilized to engage a consultant to help guide Tompkins County in the strategic operations planning process, and WHEREAS, County staff and Legislators will work with consultants to engage stakeholders, establish a common mission and vision for the organization, establish goals, identify actions to achieve shared goals, and determine tools and procedures to track progress and ensure implementation and updating of the plan over time, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Appalachian Regional Commission grant in the amount of $160,000 be accepted and that the County Administrator or designee is authorized to execute the required documents. Revenue Increase: 1230.43089 Other State Aid $160,000 Expense Increase: 1230.54425 Professional Services $160,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Individual Member-Filed Resolutions There were no individual member-filed resolutions. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 7, 2023 24 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Currie, Champion, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Brown, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Minutes of Previous Meeting - February 21, 2023 Recess Ms. Black declared recess at 8:07 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:18 p.m. Executive Session It was MOVED by Mr. John, seconded by Mr. Mezey, and unanimously adopted by members present, to enter into executive session to discuss collective bargaining pursuant to Article Fourteen of the Civil Service Law and the employment history of a particular person.. The Legislature entered into executive session at 8:18 p.m. It was MOVED by Dr. Pillar, seconded by Ms. Koreman, and unanimously adopted to return to open session at 8:28 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Accepted 04-04-2023 Tuesday, March 21, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present Susan Currie Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present Daniel Klein Vice Chair Present Anne Koreman Member Present Randy Brown Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Present Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Ms. Black read the proclamation, declaring March 29th, 2023, as Vietnam Veteran's Day in Tompkins County. J.R. Clairborne, Director, Veterans Services Office, thanked the Legislature and accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Veteran's community, particularly the Vietnam Veteran's in Tompkins County. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Ms. Black read the proclamation, declaring August 6th as 'Celebrate Democracy Day.' Jeff Furman accepted the proclamation and thanked the Legislature for recognizing this important day in history. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 2 Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black said there would not be an executive session this evening, but did reorder the business on the agenda to allow for certain resolutions to be addressed while interested members of the public were still in attendance. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Zach Winn spoke against the resolution increasing the minimum wage to $21.25 per hour, stating that it will hurt small businesses and cause other businesses to outsource their labor for cheaper labor. Mr. Wynn also spoke about the encampment and homeless issues, citing overdoses that have happened recently. He doesn’t believe that the County can rely on the City of Ithaca to address these issues anymore. Nathan Sitaraman, Pete Meyers, Kem Tabone, Laura Cain, Stephanie, Yolanda Josephs, Jeff Bessmer, Cynthia Brock, and Barbara Regenspan all spoke in support of the Raise the Wage Act resolution on the agenda and urged Legislators to pass it. David Shapiro, Executive Director at Second Wind, offered his support of the Raise the Wage Act. He also spoke about the relationships that Second Wind has formed with the cottages in Newfield and the hopefully soon-to-be opened four units for homeless women and their children in Dryden. He hopes to continue building a relationship with the Town of Newfield so that the services they offer can expanded. Mr. Shapiro said Second Wind will be withdrawing their application for the community recovery funding at this time. Ken Clarke, Office of Human Rights, spoke in support of democracy day and said the Office of Human Rights is launching “Your Voice, Your Vote” initiatives. Civic engagement should be celebrated, and the Human Rights Coalition is currently planning events for August 6th to honor democracy. Deborah Hoard, President of Photosynthesis Productions, spoke of their new film about Dorothy Cotton which is premiering in Ithaca next Saturday night. The premiere is sold out but will be showing at Cinemapolis for two weeks thereafter. Tina Nielsen Hodges thanked the Legislature for their support and recognition of Democracy Day. Robert Lynch, Councilperson for the Town of Enfield, thanked Randy Brown for his initiative and proposal regarding Second Wind Cottages. Mr. Brown is seeking community recovery fund support for projects submitted by the Town of Enfield and Mr. Lynch hopes to see those projects funded. Jennifer Tavares, Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, was part of the living wage working group and encouraged the Housing and Economic Development Committee to get fresh data on this subject. She shared data recently received from area businesses, indicating that these businesses are currently paying more than the Tompkins County living wage and are more in favor of the Governor’s increases to minimum wage in the annual budget. Ben Lawrence, a social studies teacher at New Roots Charter school, spoke in support of the Legislature proclaiming August 6th as Democracy Day, citing the importance of democracy and our youth. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 3 Michael Allinger, Town of Newfield supervisor, looks forward to building relationships with Second Wind. He shared some concerns from neighbors near Second Wind and encouraged those working with Second Wind to reach out to do more, potentially statewide and nationally, as their model seems to work. Susan Holland, Executive Director of Historic Ithaca, said there is interest from people to buy the “red house” at 408 N. Tioga Street to potentially use the house as either residential or commercial. Olivia Carpenter, owner of Via’s Cookies, spoke in support of democracy day and the ability to vote. She spoke of the need to continue to encourage people to vote. Christine Nunez, Phoebe Brown, and Meek Adams all spoke in support of Democracy Day and Jeff Furman’s initiative “Voice the Vote.” Joanna Green read the following statement into the record: “My name is Joanna Green, I live in Enfield. I am a member of the TC Human Rights Commission, the NYS Poor People’s Campaign, and a Founding member of Your Voice + Your Vote: The Tompkins Civic Engagement Coalition. “I’m here to express my support, and the support of this coalition, for a proposal being put forward tonight by Jeff Furman of Rejoice the Vote, which is one of the groups participating in our Coalition. The proposal asks the Legislature to proclaim August 6 of each calendar year as Celebrate Democracy Day in Tompkins County. It was on August 6, 1965, that the Voting Rights Act was signed into law. “As we know, voting rights are under attack all across the U.S. At the same time, many, many people have already given up on voting and civic engagement, because they do not see government addressing their basic needs. The includes many of those most impacted by policy violence: young people, Black, Indigenous and People of Color, the queer community, people with disabilities, immigrants and those affected by economic violence (aka poverty) and/or mental health challenges, addiction and the criminal justice system. “According to our calculations, based on NYS BOE data from November 2022, a full 28% of the adult population in Tompkins County is NOT registered to vote. “We believe that these members of our community our a SLEEPING GIANT, which, if we can work diligently to engage with them, year-round, and then get them to the polls and eventually get more of them elected, will make possible transformative change in public policy at all levels. “We see “Celebrate Democracy Day” as just one element of this work, but an important way to focus the community on this most pressing human rights concern The Coalition has already begun working to organize activities on and around August 6 of this year, activities that will educate the community about the power of civic engagement, celebrate the history and ongoing struggle for voting rights, register new voters, and begin organizing across the County with the goal of producing record voter turnout in 2023 and 2024. “Just for reference, some of our other Coalition partners so far include: • TC Human Rights Commission Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 4 • TC Office of Human Rights • TC League of Women Voters • Finger Lakes Independence Center • Dorothy Cotton Institute • Alliance of Families for Justice • Ultimate Reentry URO • Southside Community Center • Tompkins Learning Partners • Open Doors English • Cayuga Health System • Groton Public Library “We invite others interested in this work to consider joining the Coalition. Our core group has been meeting every 2 weeks since last July, and we welcome new partners. If interested, contact the TC Office of Human Rights at 607-277-4080.” Irene Weiser spoke in support of the NYSEG rate hike resolution. Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials Jorge DeFendini, Common Council member, expressed his support for the Raise the Wage Act resolution. He discussed the community healing event that took place today at Cinemapolis by the Community Justice Center. Many elected officials, law enforcement, and community members were in attendance. Legislators should be receiving information about the draft policy regarding homelessness in the encampments. The City would like input from the County prior to moving forward. Outreach workers and service workers are also going to be asked for their input on this effort. Mr. DeFendini is looking forward to recommendations put forward in the City's Reimagining Public Safety report, including unarmed response officers. Petitioning season for Common Council is just beginning. Mr. John thanked Mr. DeFendini for coming to speak and said it is helpful to hear about the efforts the City is working on directly from one of their Common Council members. Special Topical Presentation and/or Discussion Rejoice the Vote (ID #11569) Jeff Furman thanked the Legislature for allowing him to present this evening. He also thanked the various members of the public who spoke in support of democracy and the importance of voting. During the presentation, Mr. Furman discussed the year-long program that will end with a trophy being presented to the County in New York State who receives the highest turnout of voters. RESULT: COMPLETED Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 5 * * * * * * * * * Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Veronica Pillar, Member SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Currie, Champion, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Brown, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Advisory Board Appointment (ID # 11526) Strategic Tourism Planning Board Jason Sidle, TC3 Representative, term expires December 31, 2023 Board of Health Dr. Andrea de Lima, Physician Seat, term expires December 31, 2024 Recreation Partnership Board Travis Brooks, Legislator, term expires December 31, 2023 Randy Brown, Legislator, term expires December 31, 2023 Tompkins County Youth Services Board Jennifer Dean, At-Large member, term expires December 31, 2024 Ian Schachner, At-LArge member, term expires December 31, 2025 Resolution No. 2023-65: Re-Appropriation of Park Foundation Grant for Benefit of the Drug Courts of Tompkins County (ID #11509) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the $25,000 Park Foundation Grant was accepted with Resolution No. 132 of 2021, and WHEREAS, a portion of the program was completed in 2022 utilizing approximately $12,448 of the grant funds, and WHEREAS, the program will continue in 2023, utilizing the remaining $12,964 funds to provide for program improvements and support to the Drug Treatment Courts of Tompkins County, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment on his books for fiscal year 2023: Budget Adjustment Revenue A 3990.42705 Gifts & Donations $ 12,964 Expenditure A 3990.54333 Education & Promotion $ 8,399 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 6 A 3990.54442 Professional Services $ 4,565 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-66: Authorization to Increase Hours - Various Environmental Health Positions - Department of Whole Health (ID #11537) WHEREAS, the Environmental Health Division has 1.0 FTE Senior Environmental Health Specialist position funded at 35 hours per week in the target budget, and WHEREAS, The Environmental Health Division has 1.0 FTE Administrative Coordinator position funded at 35 hours per week in the target budget, and WHEREAS, The Environmental Health Division has 1.0 FTE Administrative Assistant Level 2 position funded at 35 hours per week in the target budget, and WHEREAS, the Environmental Health Division has 1.0 FTE Administrative Assistant Level 3 position funded at 35 hours per week in the target budget, and WHEREAS, funds are available from vacancies and new hires at the hiring rate, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee and the Budget, Capital & Personnel Committee, That one position of Senior Environmental Health Specialist, labor grade 16, position ID 517, (16/517), competitive class, be increased from 35.0 hours to 37.5 hours per week, effective March 20, 2023, RESOLVED, further, That one position of Administrative Coordinator, labor grade 13, position ID 519, (13/519), competitive class be increased from 35 hours to 37.5 hours per week, effective March 20, 2023, RESOLVED, further, That one position of Administrative Assistant - Level 2, labor grade 6, position ID 509, (2/509), competitive class be increased from 35 hours to 37.5 hours per week, effective March 20, 2023, RESOLVED, further, That one position of Administrative Assistant - Level 3, labor grade 9, position ID 479, (9/479), competitive class be increased from 35 hours to 37.5 hours per week, effective March 20, 2023, RESOLVED, further, That no additional funds are required to accommodate this change. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-67: Budget Adjustment - Department of Social Services’ - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for Respite Bed (ID #11552) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 7 $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature approved in both the 2022 and 2023 budgets, use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support the Department of Social Services’ contracting for a family home-based respite bed, as an alternative placement option when a case determination supports or when the Court orders that a child receive those services, and WHEREAS, the Department chose as its provider Cayuga Centers, an agency that has successfully developed this type of placement option for other counties, and WHEREAS, the contractor has so far been unable to develop a home-based respite bed within Tompkins County or any of its immediate neighbors, and WHEREAS, a respite bed within the contractor’s facility recently became available, and WHEREAS, the cost of this in-facility respite bed through year-end would exceed the Appropriation in Adopted County 2023 budget, and WHEREAS, the County Administrator’s office has affirmed that as-yet-unallocated ARPA funds are available to cover the increased cost, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Department of Social Services is authorized to increase the maximum value of its agreement with its Respite Bed contractor, RESOLVED, further on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Finance Director be directed to make the following budget adjustment on his books for fiscal year 2023: Acct. 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Name Amount REVENUE: 6010.44089 Fed Other (ARPA) $40,165 EXPENDITURE: 6010.54400 Program Expense $40,165 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-68: Resolution Calling for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to Address the Lack of Cellular Phone Coverage for Unserved and Underserved Areas (ID #11534) WHEREAS, Americans are increasing their dependency on cellular phones for voice communications, and WHEREAS, many areas of the United States and some areas in Tompkins County, particularly in rural areas, are either underserved or not served at all by cellular phone carriers, and WHEREAS, cellular phones and the requisite cellular coverage are, in many cases, the first link of our emergency response chain, and WHEREAS, according to the National Emergency Number Association, an estimated 240 million Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 8 calls are made to 9-1-1 in the U.S. each year, and, in many areas, 80 percent or more of these calls are from wireless devices, and WHEREAS, without adequate service, New Yorkers who live in the unserved or underserved areas, along with visitors and travelers, cannot reach emergency services when they become necessary, and WHEREAS, the sizable percentage of individuals who rely solely on cellular phone service, combined with the unserved and underserved areas of rural areas, presents a substantial concern for public safety, and WHEREAS, providing cellular service to rural areas would alleviate public safety concerns related to accessing emergency services through E-911 and strengthen economic development opportunities, and WHEREAS, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) designates the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) to administer the Universal Service Fund (USF), which is dedicated to increasing access to telecommunications and advanced telecommunications services, and WHEREAS, USAC established the High Cost Program to provide funding to telecommunications carriers for the purpose of delivering service to rural areas where the market alone cannot support the cost to provide telecommunications services, and WHEREAS, though the High-Cost Program is the largest of the four USF programs, many areas in rural America remain unserved or underserved, and WHEREAS, the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) passed a similar resolution at the 2023 Spring Legislative Conference urging the FCC to provide adequate funding to telecommunications carriers to ensure cellular build-out to the unserved and underserved areas of the United States, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature joins the New York State Association of Counties in urging the FCC to provide adequate funding to telecommunications carriers to ensure cellular build-out to the unserved and underserved areas of the United States especially those areas in Tompkins County, RESOLVED, further, That copies of this resolution be forwarded to Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, United States Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, United States Congressman Marc Molinaro, New York State Senator Lea Webb, New York State Assembly Member Anna Kelles, the New York State Association of Counties, and all others deemed necessary and proper. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 9 Resolution No. 2023-69: Authorization to Accept New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Zero-Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Funds (ID #11527) WHEREAS, it is the policy of Tompkins County to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its facilities and vehicle fleet, and WHEREAS, the County applied for $52,500 in New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Program funds to help acquire electric vehicles, and WHEREAS, the County, in 2022, purchased seven electric vehicles that satisfied the requirements of the DEC ZEV Rebate Program, and WHEREAS, the County Green Fleet Policy supports the pursuit of funding from Federal and State grants to aid in providing financial assistance to support the further implementation of the policy, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That Tompkins County accepts the DEC ZEV Rebate Program funds, and RESOLVED, further, That in accordance with the Green Fleet Policy, the County will place these funds into the Green Fleet Capital Fund to help offset the overall capital cost of purchasing vehicles for the County fleet and to pursue the goals of the County Energy Strategy, and RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following adjustments to the 2023 Budget: Revenues 8748-43089 State Aid - Other $52,500 TOTAL REVENUES $52,500 Expenditure 8748-52231 Vehicles $52,500 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $52,500 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or their designee be authorized to execute any contracts related to this project. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-70: Award of Contract - Household Hazardous Waste (ID #11555) WHEREAS, The Department of Finance, Division of Purchasing has duly advertised for a multi-year request for proposal (RFP) for operation of the Tompkins County Household Hazardous Waste Management Facility (HHWMF) for the Tompkins County Recycling & Materials Management Department, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 10 WHEREAS, three (3) Proposals for the HHWMF operations services were received and publicly opened on January 26, 2023, and WHEREAS, Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. was determined to be the best value proposer based on proposed costs, industry experience, and ability to promptly address site issues outside of household hazardous waste events, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the proposal for Hazardous Waste Facility Operations for Tompkins County, be awarded to Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc., 42 Longwater Drive Norwell, MA, 02061-9149 for a three (3) year term with one 2-year extension option, RESOLVED, further, That the funds are available in the Recycling and Materials Management Department’s budget, account 8169.54442. 2023 estimated costs are $94,000, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator, or her designee, be authorized to execute this contract. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Housing and Economic Development Committee Resolution No. 2023-71: Resolution in Support of New York State's Raise the Wage Act (New York State Senate 1978A/ New York State Assembly 2204A) (ID #11547) Mr. Mezey appreciates all those who came to speak tonight. He didn’t vote for it at the Committee level, but is not opposed to this initiative. He would like more time to have discussions on what would happen in our community. He believes there is an affordability issue and would like to look at ways that can make our community more affordable. He doesn’t know if raising the wage is the way to do that. Mr. Sigler is not worried about the Walmart’s of the world because they can afford an increase like this. He wants people to be able to afford things in life and be able to enjoy life. Tompkins County is going to have wage compression if this passes. New York State has one of the highest minimum wages in the world. If this does pass, this will be a State mandate that we aren’t getting money for, therefore it will be a tax increase. Mr. Shurtleff operates a couple of small businesses and comes from a long line of small business operators and farmers. There are a lot of small businesses in Groton and the communities he represents. There isn’t a day that goes by that he isn’t talking to other small business owners and farmers. Many of these individuals aren’t receiving a living wage themselves after paying employees, paying bills, etc. This legislation would put the longest running small business in his community out of business. Mr. John understands the reasoning for those coming in to speak on this. He is very happy with the County budget to not have to had raise taxes. The City of Ithaca recently had a 10% increase in taxes and the Ithaca City School District had an 8.5% increase in school district taxes. He is not necessarily opposed to this but would like to learn more. Dr. Pillar appreciates the support and concerns that people have raised. This is an issue of dignity Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 11 and people being able to support and meet their basic needs. Ms. Dawson asked for clarification on Governor Hochul’s proposal. Jennifer Tavares, Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, provided this information, stating the Governor offered a 3% per year increase over the $15.00 per hour minimum wage that goes into effect January 1, 2024. Ms. Dawson hoped to have a more progressive proposal from the Governor. She is concerned about the benefits cliff and the eligibility that people need. Ian Greer, Cornell University Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) School, said there are a lot fewer households affected by benefits cliffs when a faster minimum wage is implemented versus a slower minimum wage. With this legislation, maybe two to four percent of households would lose benefits. Mr. Brooks is torn on this issue; he wants to see people get paid more, they deserve that. There are going to be increases at the County and we would have to look at compression wages as well. If we do this and it goes into effect, the County will have to get creative; either taxes will go up or staffing will go down. Mr. Lane thanked the worker’s center for bringing this to our attention but said we are in a time of economic uncertainty. Amazon is laying off 27,000 employees, Borg Warner is shutting down and sending 1500 jobs to Mexico. With the shortage of workers and businesses moving in the direction of automation, he believes this is the wrong time to do this. He understands every reason why folks want it and need it but doesn’t think he can support it at this juncture. Ms. Black doesn’t believe there will ever be a right time to give more people money. Personally, she found the Governor’s budget laughable and insulting, and this effort demonstrates her lack of connection with the people. She thanked Mr. Greer for coming today. She provided her colleagues and those in attendance with a personal example of someone she knew who faced losing benefits in the past because of a wage increase. RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 6] MOVER: Anne Koreman, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Veronica Pillar NAYS: Rich John, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, all New Yorkers deserve a minimum wage that allows people to house, clothe, and feed their families, and WHEREAS, New York State’s current minimum wage has lost 15% of its purchasing power due to inflation in the past few years, and WHEREAS, New Yorkers are facing 40-year record inflation that has food, housing, and energy costs skyrocketing, and WHEREAS, we are facing an employment crisis in and beyond Tompkins County as essential workers, particularly in the health care sector, have risked their lives to carry us through the worst of the Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 12 pandemic, but can no longer sustainably do so under current compensation structures, and WHEREAS, the current minimum wage in Tompkins County, $14.20/hour, is far below the living wage of $16.61/hour as determined by the Alternatives Federal Credit Union in July 2022, and WHEREAS, approximately two-fifths of all workers in Tompkins County currently earn below a living wage, and WHEREAS, people of color, especially Black people, are much more likely to earn below a living wage, with 74% of Black workers in Tompkins County earning less than $16.61/hour, and WHEREAS, the Raise the Wage Act introduced in both houses of the New York State Legislature (A2204A/S1978A) would increase the minimum wage upstate to $16.00/hour in 2024, $18.00/hour in 2025, and $20.00/hour in 2026, with further increases indexed to the cost of living, and WHEREAS, increasing the upstate minimum wage to $20/hour in stages over four years and then indexing it to the cost of living is a powerful way to improve the lives of millions of working families and achieve greater racial and gender equity, and WHEREAS, eighteen U.S. States and the District of Columbia already index their minimum wages to inflation, and WHEREAS, more than three-quarters of New Yorkers support the proposed increase in the minimum wage according to a Data for Progress Poll, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Living Wage Working Group, which has been conducting a living wage feasibility study for the past few years, found that the vast majority of employers interviewed favor living wage legislation, with many having recently come to support it and finding ways to make it affordable, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature urges the passage of Assembly Bill A2204A and the Senate Bill S1978A, also known as the Raise The Wage Act, RESOLVED, further, That copies of this resolution be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Senator Lea Webb and Assemblymember Anna Kelles. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Recess Ms. Black declared recess at 7:53 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 13 Individual Member-Filed Resolutions Resolution No. 2023-72: Resolution to Eliminate a Community Recovery Fund Grant Recommendation for Funding Consideration to be Awarded to Second Wind Cottages by the Tompkins County Legislature in December 2022 (ID #11566) Mr. Brown said the Town of Newfield currently has a moratorium on campsites. He also commended Second Wind on their efforts with homelessness. Mr. John offered to move the resolution to Committee for further discussion and would like to see some sort of resolution between the Town of Newfield and Second Wind. He sees fully the need for this type of housing, and this would be real, meaningful change for the people that can be served. It was MOVED by Mr. John, seconded by Mr. Lane, to refer the resolution to the Community Recovery Fund Committee. Mr. Brown offered to amend the resolution by removing the last resolved. Following robust discussion on this topic and procedural clarification, it was MOVED by Ms. Champion, seconded by Dr. Pillar, TO CALL THE QUESTION regarding referring the resolution to the Community Recovery Fund Committee. A vote by a show of hands resulted as follows: Ayes - 8 (Legislators Black, Champion, Currie, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, and Shurtleff); Noes - 6 (Legislators Brooks, Brown, Dawson, John, Klein, and Sigler). THE QUESTION WAS CALLED. A vote on the motion by Mr. John to REFER THE RESOUTION TO COMMITTEE resulted as follows: Ayes - 6 (Legislators Black, Brooks, Currie, John, Klein, and Lane); Noes - 8 (Legislators Brown, Champion, Dawson, Koreman, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, and Sigler). MOTION FAILED. Following further discussion, it was MOVED by Mr. Lane, seconded by Mr. Brooks, TO CALL THE QUESTION on the main motion. MOTION WITHDRAWN by Mr. Lane and Mr. Brooks. At this time, it was MOVED by Mr. John, seconded by Ms. Dawson, to remove the words “…and the funds should be made available to other applications.” from the RESOLVED paragraph. This amendment was considered friendly to the mover and seconder of the resolution. It was MOVED by Mr. Lane, seconded by Mr. John, TO CALL THE QUESTION on the main motion as amended. A vote by a show of hands resulted as follows: Ayes - 5 (Legislators Brown, John, Lane, Mezey, and Shurtleff); Noes - 9 (Legislators Black, Brooks, Champion, Currie, Dawson, Klein, Koreman, Pillar, and Sigler). MOTION FAILED. Discussion regarding the resolution ensued. An amendment to the last RESOLVED paragraph was offered by Mr. John as follows: “RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Legislature does not support the application submitted by Second Wind Cottages, subject to an environmental review, for campsites in Newfield, New York, with a total grant request of $510,098, as it is not a viable project at this time, and the funds should be made available to other applications but shall allow review of a revised application by Second Wind.” Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 14 The amendment was not accepted as friendly by Mr. Brown. RESULT: DEFEATED [5 TO 9] MOVER: Randy Brown, Member SECONDER: Deborah Dawson, Member AYES: Deborah Dawson, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler NAYS: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature established a Community Recovery Fund of $6,520,000 from received American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds and established the Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee to review and recommend grant applicants to the entire Legislature, and WHEREAS, Second Wind Cottages submitted an application for the establishment of (25) twenty-five campsites with structures for the purpose of creating a low-barrier homeless encampment, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature recognizes severe homelessness is increasing and solutions are needed and sought to address homelessness and the negative impact on all residents of Tompkins County, and WHEREAS, the Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee recommended funding of the Second Wind Cottages application for a project in Newfield, New York, subject to environmental review, with a total grant request of $510,098, and WHEREAS, the Newfield Town Board, after reviewing the application, meeting with the applicant via Zoom, and reviewing first responder response times, voted unanimously to oppose this development and provided a resolution to this effect, and WHEREAS, the Town of Newfield held a public hearing for a moratorium on campsites in February 2023 and all attendees were in favor of the moratorium, the town board voted unanimously to impose the moratorium for a minimum of one year and may extend for an additional year, and WHEREAS, the current encampment in the City of Ithaca, where (25) twenty-five homeless people may be relocated from had 319 calls to 9-1-1 in 2022, and WHEREAS, first responder response times to Newfield are some of the longest in Tompkins County and recorded at an average of 23.1 minutes in 2021, an increase of 9.6 minutes from 2017, and WHEREAS, an alternative application was submitted for consideration as a substitute application by Second Wind Cottages and was rejected by the Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee on March 6, 2023, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Legislature does not support the application submitted by Second Wind Cottages, subject to an environmental review, for campsites in Newfield, New York, with a total grant request of $510,098, as it is not a viable project at this time, and the funds should be made available to other applications. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 15 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-73: Resolution Accepting a Revised Application from Second Wind for the Tompkins Community Recovery Fund (ID #11567) Ms. Koreman said the revised application from Second Wind is better as it provides more stable housing for homeless individuals. She hopes her colleagues will see that through the review of this application. Mr. Brown asked Mr. Klein if the Community Recovery Fund Committee will be accepting or reviewing any new applications, as he believes this is a new application. Mr. Klein confirmed that this is a substitute application from an applicant who was awarded grant monies, pending a SEQR assessment. At the request of Ms. Dawson, Mr. Shapiro provided information regarding their application. He was asked to come here and deliver a message from the Second Wind Board to withdraw the application. Second Wind doesn’t want animosity with the Town of Newfield but hearing the Legislators debate this evening, he feels like he might need to go back and talk to the Board. Following additional discussion, the Legislature asked Mr. Allinger, Town of Newfield Supervisor, to provide information regarding the moratorium on campsites. Mr. Allinger said there was a moratorium for campgrounds on the radar prior to the proposal from Second Wind. Mr. Allinger provided additional details regarding concerns from the community surrounding the cottages at Second Wind. It was MOVED by Mr. John, seconded by Mr. Lane, to refer this resolution back to the Community Recovery Fund Committee. A vote by show of hands on this motion resulted as follows: Ayes - 4 (Legislators Brooks, John, Lane, and Pillar); Noes - 10. MOTION FAILED. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 6] MOVER: Anne Koreman, Member SECONDER: Greg Mezey, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar NAYS: Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Second Wind began serving homeless people in Tompkins County more than 12 years ago by building 6, then 12, then eventually 18 cottages for formerly homeless men at their main site in the Town of Newfield. Recently, they have begun construction of a 4-unit home in Dryden for homeless women, or women with children which is planned to open later this year, and WHEREAS, Second Wind submitted an application to the Tompkins Community Recovery Fund to establish campsites that would provide temporary housing for the homeless, particularly the chronically homeless, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 16 WHEREAS, the project was preliminarily flagged for a $510,098 award, with the award decision pending SEQR review, and WHEREAS, as a result of discussion with the Newfield Town Board and members of the community, and feedback from this Legislature, Second Wind has submitted a revised application, and WHEREAS, the revised application would expand their existing permanent supported housing program by constructing 12 additional cottages, and WHEREAS, campsites are a temporary measure which does not end homelessness, Second Wind now seeks to have their revised application accepted which expands their proven and successful model in providing low-barrier permanent supportive housing “cottages” for formerly homeless men, and WHEREAS, each cottage will offer permanency and safety and will come with a lock, key, electricity, television and internet services, insulation and heat, a bathroom, a kitchen and washer and dryer, and WHEREAS, the residents of all cottages will have use of the amenities at the new community center Second Wind intends to begin construction on in Spring 2023 at their Newfield site. This center will provide space for group services, community meals, office & meeting space, an industrial kitchen and a social/ creative multi-use space for cottage residents, and WHEREAS, final approval of Second Wind’s application would only come before this Legislature after SEQR review, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby accepts the revised application for the Tompkins Community Recovery Fund from Second Wind to build 12 additional cottages on their Newfield site. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Privilege of the Floor by Legislators It was the consensus of the whole to forego privilege of the floor by Legislators for this evening. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black announced the members who would be on the Jail Task Force. The following Legislators will serve on the task force: Travis Brooks, Chair; Michael Lane; Richard John; Veronica Pillar; and Greg Mezey. Two community members, Tony Sidle and Paula Ionede, will also be serving on the task force. Dates and times for meetings have not yet been established. Ms. Black made the following Chair's appointments: Tompkins County Youth Services Board Susie Gutenberger Fitzpatrick, Town of Ithaca representative, term expires December 31, 2025 Lisa Monroe, Town of Enfield representative, term expires December 31, 2025 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 17 Reports by the County Administrator Ms. Holmes had no report. The presentation she planned to provide this evening regarding Center of Government will be deferred to the April 4, 2023, Legislature meeting. Report by the County Attorney Mr. Troy made the Legislature aware that a County employee was eligible to receive a grant for a septic replacement program. Upon further investigation into this, he saw no conflict of interest and is comfortable awarding the employee the grant for the needed upgrade. Report by the Director of Finance Mr. Braman referenced the memo he e-mailed to Legislators earlier and said it will be discussed more at an upcoming Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee meeting. Mr. John said the Committee had a good discussion regarding the County's credit rating and would like for that discussion and presentation to take place at a future Legislature meeting. Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the next Committee meeting is scheduled for April 3rd at 10:30 a.m. If Second Wind decides to withdraw their application, the discussion at the Committee level will be on how to re-allocate those funds. If Second Wind decides to move forward, there will likely not be a meeting on April 3rd. Mr. Klein will let Committee members know in advance if the meeting is to be cancelled. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Ms. Dawson, Chair, said the Committee met last week. The received information from Mr. Braman regarding the County's credit rating and discussed how there are factors included within that credit rating that are beyond the County's control. However, the Committee needs to help control the factors that can be controlled. Ms. Dawson announced the Budget Retreat is scheduled for April 25th and will be held at the new Alcohol and Drug Council's detox facility on Triphammer Road in Lansing. Resolution No. 2023-74: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Additional Funding for Community Recovery Grant Program Administration (ID #11454) Mr. Lane hopes if another request is made such as this in the future, the funding to pay for this should come out of the money set aside for the overall grant program. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Amanda Champion, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 18 WHEREAS, Tompkins County contracted with MRB Group of Rochester, New York, to provide oversight and administration of the “Tompkins County Recovery Grant Program”, and WHEREAS, the Recovery Grant Program has been advertised and the MRB Group has received several inquiries, and WHEREAS, based on the number of inquiries received to date the budget requires an increase from $321,000 (Resolution 2022-196) to $410,000 to support administration fees, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the County Administrator, or her designee, be authorized to modify the consulting contract with MRB Group to an amount not to exceed $410,000 for the purpose of providing planning, oversight, and administration of the Tompkins County Recovery Grant Program for a period of 18 months, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is directed to make the following budget appropriations for fiscal year 2023: FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $89,000 TO: A1230.54442 Professional Services $89,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-75: Resolution Opposing the Enactment of Executive Budget Article VII Legislation, Part M, and Urging Governor Hochul and the State Legislature to Develop a More Targeted and Refined Approach to Modifying the In Rem Tax Foreclosure Process (ID #11535) It was MOVED by Mr. Mezey, seconded by Ms. Koreman, to strike the first bullet point in the second RESOLVED paragraph that reads “Applying the requirement only to owner-occupied properties;”. A vote by a show of hands resulted as follows: Ayes - 10; Noes - 4 (Legislators Champion, Dawson, John and Lane). AMENDMENT ADOPTED. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Rich John, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, in rem tax foreclosures in New York State have been governed by the Real Property Tax Law (RPTL), Chapter 50A, Article 11, and case law propounded thereunder, for over thirty years, and WHEREAS, Governor Kathy Hochul’s Executive Budget Revenue (Article VII Legislation, Part M) proposes to change the existing process by amending the RPTL to require counties to distribute surplus foreclosure sale proceeds (proceeds in excess of “the total taxes due on the interest, penalties and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 19 other charges duly imposed upon the property, including the administrative costs associated with the process” to other lien holders and then to the delinquent taxpayer(s), and WHEREAS, the Executive Budget proposal would require a foreclosing county to determine the identity, validity, and priority of other lienholders as in a mortgage foreclosure action under the RPTL, thereby effectively requiring counties to act as agents for the settlement of liens held by banks and other private for-profit lienholders, and WHEREAS, the Executive Budget proposal, as drafted, fails to address myriad procedural and legal issues that may arise in the distribution of surplus foreclosure proceeds, including issues arising from multiple owners, divorce and bankruptcy proceedings, title defects, failure to identify a lienholder, and mistaken distributions that could be considered a violation of state constitutional prohibitions against “gifting,” and WHEREAS, the Governor’s proposal fails to specify which “administrative costs associated with the process” would be chargeable against foreclosure proceeds, and WHEREAS, the Governor’s proposal fails to address deficiencies arising from counties acting as the state-mandated guarantors of unpaid property taxes owed to villages, towns, school districts, and other special districts, and WHEREAS, the Governor’s proposal guarantees that counties will incur significant new costs associated with tax foreclosures, not only because of the additional requirements with respect to identifying, validating, and prioritizing lienholders, but because it will not allow counties to balance surplus sales against sales made at a loss in any calendar year, and counties will never be able to recover the costs of holding multiple taxing jurisdictions harmless for delinquent taxes, and WHEREAS, the fiscal impacts on counties of foreclosure sales at a loss and unreimbursed delinquencies will have to be assessed against county property taxpayers in subsequent years, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That Tompkins County opposes the modification proposed in the Executive Budget, Revenue Article VII Legislation, Part M, and RESOLVED, further, That legislation requiring distribution of surplus tax foreclosure proceeds should be pulled from the Executive Budget and refined by the Governor and the State Senate and Assembly to more fairly balance homeowner equity protections and the fiscal impact of those protections on counties, by, inter alia: · Clarifying what administrative costs are chargeable against foreclosure sale proceeds; · Removing provisions requiring counties to act as settlement agent for private for-profit lienholders; · Requiring the State, and not counties, to become the guarantor of unpaid property taxes due and owing to taxing jurisdictions other than the counties; and · Establishing an effective date on or after January 1, 2025, so that regulations can be put in place and stakeholders can be educated about the new process, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 20 RESOLVED, further, That the State should establish and fund with State resources a grant program similar to the Federal Homeowners Assistance fund to help homeowners who fall behind in paying their property taxes so they can avoid foreclosure, and RESOLVED, further, That a copy of this resolution be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State Senators Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Monica R. Martinez, and Lea Webb, New York State Assembly Members Carl Heastie, Fred W. Thiele, Jr., and Anna Kelles, and the New York State Association of Counties. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The next Committee meeting is scheduled for April 26th at 3:30 p.m. Dr. Pillar announced that there are some members of the Committee who are participating in the second round of interviews for the Chief Equity and Diversity Officer position. Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee met on March 16th. The Committee heard from the Department of Probation and Community Justice regarding a Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative grant that may be available to our area. Mr. Cornell of the Department of Probation and Community Justice spoke about this at the Committee meeting and said there is money available to provide funding to local law enforcement agencies and is a key component to the State's shooting and homicide reduction strategy. Mr. John reported the Jail population is currently at 56 with 6 board outs. The Committee will meet next on April 20th. Mr. John shared an excerpt from the monthly report submitted by the Department of Emergency Response wherein a 9-1-1 dispatcher calmly walked a woman through childbirth while the ambulance was on the way to her. Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the Committee met yesterday. The Committee received two presentations; one from the Department of Whole Health regarding the Community Health Assessment (CHA) and the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and the other from Lisa Monroe with the County Office for the Aging regarding the lack of home health aides in the community. Mr. Klein detailed additional information from the Committee meeting for those in attendance. Resolution No. 2023-76: Budget Adjustment - Department of Social Services - Code Blue (ID #11553) Mr. Brown wanted to highlight the fact that Code Blue has served almost 250 individuals this year, which is double what was served last year. Mr. Brown brought this up because he is worried about where these people may go when Code Blue ends. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 21 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Vice Chair SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, for the past several years State law has mandated that, on any night in which wind chill temperatures fall below 33 degrees Fahrenheit, local social services districts provide shelter to all persons who present as homeless, without regard to their eligibility for any other benefits or services - a policy and program commonly referred to as “Code Blue”, and WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services contracts with its emergency homeless shelter provider, St. John’s Community Services, to administer this program, and WHEREAS, utilization during the current Code Blue season has run higher than in any previous year, with the result that the program’s cost is on track to significantly exceed the amount that was anticipated in the County’s 2023 Adopted budget, and WHEREAS, Code Blue expenditures are eligible for 100% reimbursement from New York State, and the Department has submitted a revised Plan to the State to reflect the above, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Department of Social Services is authorized to increase the maximum value of its agreement with its Code Blue Contractor, RESOLVED, further, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment on his books for fiscal year 2023: Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount REVENUE: 6010.43610 NYS Social Services Admin $1,405,538 EXPENDITURE: 6010.54400 Program Expense $1,405,538 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Housing and Economic Development Committee (continued) Mr. Mezey, Chair, said the Committee's next meeting is scheduled for April 5th at 3:00 p.m. Paul Rossi from the New York State Association of Realtors and Sarah Wisdorf from the Ithaca Board of Realtors will be in attendance at that meeting. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 22 Resolution No. 2023-77: Award of 2023 Arts and Cultural Organization Development Grants (ID #11480) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Greg Mezey, Member SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Community Arts Partnership (CAP) and the Tompkins County Legislature recognize that the local arts and cultural community is a valuable and unique asset, and that a need exists to harness the power of the arts to grow tourism, and that strategic management and development of these assets will better serve visitors through well-planned marketing efforts, and WHEREAS, the County contracts with CAP to develop and implement a plan for financial and operational development and capacity building of arts and cultural entities, and WHEREAS, the arts and cultural community could better position itself in the marketplace to attract more visitors to and enhance visitors’ stay in Tompkins County, thus generating more dollars into the local economy, and WHEREAS, a review of the Arts and Culture Organizational Development (ACOD) Grant in 2018 and 2019 led to modifications to the program eligibility and evaluation criteria, and WHEREAS, CAP has requested and reviewed applications from organizations for the ACOD Grants for 2023 with the advice of the Strategic Tourism Planning Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the following Arts and Culture Organizational Development Grants be awarded in 2023: Organization Award Cayuga Chamber Orchestra $7,100.00 Cinemapolis $27,160.00 Civic Ensemble $7,740.00 Community School of Music and Arts $11,560.00 Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers, Inc. $4,340.00 Hangar Theatre $27,330.00 Ithaca Children's Garden $30,210.00 Kitchen Theatre Company $21,740.00 Opera Ithaca $13,320.00 Paleontological Research Institution $29,240.00 Running to Places Theatre Company $8,390.00 Sciencenter $30,290.00 State Theatre of Ithaca, Inc. $29,890.00 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 23 The Cherry Arts, Inc $18,170.00 The History Center in Tompkins County $25,230.00 Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts $7,140.00 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or her designee is authorized to sign any agreements with the recipients and CAP pertaining to this program. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-78: Resolution to Authorize the County Administrator to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Ithaca Area Economic Development for Economic Development (IAED) Services (ID #11532) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Greg Mezey, Member SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, in the contemporary economy, local government plays a significant role in the identification and realization of opportunities which contribute to the prosperity of the community by providing information critical to business location and expansion decisions and by assisting businesses to access a variety of public sector economic development incentives, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has long chosen to contract with Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) to provide this service, and WHEREAS, IAED is a not-for-profit organization whose board includes representatives of the business community, higher education, local government (including four County representatives), public education, the tourism industry, and organized labor, and WHEREAS, IAED maintained high levels of performance on behalf of the County over the last four years, assisting a broad range of projects resulting in $616 million in capital investment locally which generated $36 million in new payroll and helped create over 420 jobs for area residents, with active projects paying $2.7 million in new property taxes to Tompkins County and $11.9 million to other taxing jurisdictions, and WHEREAS, IAED fosters economic development through the negotiation of payment-in-lieu-of- tax agreements and by undertaking general economic, demographic, infrastructure, and other analyses that assist business decision-makers, and WHEREAS, IAED is financially supported by contributions from local businesses and institutions, project-fee income generated by projects assisted by the County’s IDA and LDC, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 24 appropriations by local government, and WHEREAS, recognizing IAED’s need to maintain the programs and activities and plan for the future, in 2022 the Legislature’s Planning, Development, and Environmental Quality (PDEQ) Committee commissioned a Task Force to evaluate the County’s interest to provide direct, substantial and/or ongoing financial support to IAED, the level at which to base the funding, and whether any operational changes, or conditions in the relationship between the County and IAED should be considered, and WHEREAS, the Task Force convened four times between December 2022 and February 2023, and presented its recommendations to the Housing and Economic Development (HED) Committee, calling for a 5 year successor Memorandum of Understanding with IAED utilizing tax levy revenues to continue to provide economic development services, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the Legislature hereby authorizes the County Administrator to enter into a 5-year successor Memorandum of Understanding dated January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2028, to implement said recommendations. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee met on March 16th. The Committee discussed the downtown facilities, including the two buildings on N. Tioga Street and the "red house." He stated people continue to lobby the Committee and the Legislature to ask the County to preserve the "red house" and also have recently been claiming there are people who may want to buy it, though the potential buyers want a structural inspection to be done at the County's expense. The Committee decided to spend $3,000 to $5,000 for a full structural inspection. A resolution will be brought forward at the next Committee meeting to authorize the deconstruction of the legal office building on North Tioga Street once it becomes vacant. The Committee also discussed a commercial's drivers license (CDL) test site in the area and Mr. Lane recently learned that the Department of Motor Vehicles is currently trying to obtain a grant for this purpose. The Airport announced they will be having Airport Day again this year. This will be held on Sunday, September 17th. Mr. Lane provided background information regarding the CDL testing site at the request of Mr. Brooks. Mr. Brooks said the Ithaca City School district has been contacting him regarding this effort and he sees a potential for use by the district. Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee will meet next on April 6th at 10:00 a.m. Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Koreman, Chair, said the Committee met yesterday. The Committee received presentations and updates from the Department of Recycling and Materials Management and the Department of Planning and Sustainability. The Committee authorized a public hearing to be held at an upcoming Legislature meeting for an addition to agriculture district 1. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 25 Mr. Brown announced the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board is hosting their annual meeting at the Enfield Community Center on Friday, March 24th at 9:30 a.m. This is for municipal officials and farmers. Additionally, the Chamber of Commerce is holding a community conversation at the Enfield Community Center as well. Mr. Brown added that Cornell Cooperative Extension had been short staffed in their agricultural department but they are now up to full staff there. Resolution No. 2023-79: Resolution Urging Governor Hochul and the New York State Public Service Commission to Deny the NYSEG and RG&E Rate Hike Requests and to Correct the Billing Problems Before Rate Hikes are Considered (ID #11564) Mr. Lane said NYSEG needs to fix this. He has had clients call him at his law office to complain about it. Mr. Sigler doesn't believe NYSEG is being disingenuous when they ask for the rate increases, as they claim the increases are to upgrade power and gas lines. Mr. Mezey responded to Mr. Sigler, stating that it was discussed at Committee that NYSEG is the only utility company without an organized vegetation management plan. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Anne Koreman, Member SECONDER: Greg Mezey, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Tompkins County residents and businesses receive electric and gas service from New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG), and WHEREAS, NYSEG has requested a 34.9% rate increase for electric and 14.9% for gas customers, which together, would result in an annual bill increase of approximately $240 for the average residential customer, and RG&E seeks a 21% rate increase for electric and 18.8% for gas customers, which combined would result in an annual bill increase of nearly $260 for an average residential customer, and WHEREAS, Governor Hochul called NYSEG and RG&E’s rate hike request “outrageous and unacceptable” and urged her Department of Public Service (DPS) to “scrutinize every number and word of this proposal to protect New York families from unjustified and unfair rate increases”, and WHEREAS, DPS staff experts have reviewed the NYSEG and RG&E rate filings, and as documented in public records, testified to the many deficiencies and errors contained in those filings. Staff further stated that the Companies have been vague and non-responsive to their questions, and that this is the second successive rate filing in which these issues have occurred, and similar problems were noted in a 2016 management audit as well, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 26 WHEREAS, State regulations governing rate proceedings (16 NYCRR §61) require the Companies to provide “competent testimony” with detailed financial justification that is “neither speculative or conjectural” to support their rate requests, but the companies have failed to do so, and WHEREAS, the NYS Public Service Commission is undertaking an investigation of the billing practices of NYSEG and RG&E because the number of consumer complaints skyrocketed to more than 4,700 in 2022, which is 60% more than the two previous years combined, and WHEREAS, the billing problems, as well as the inadequacies of the rate filings, call into question the administrative competence of these monopoly utilities, and public trust has been eroded, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That Tompkins County calls on the Public Service Commission and Governor Hochul to deny the NYSEG and RG&E rate increase requests and to protect the public interest by making sure the Companies get their billing straightened out and submit a proper, detailed rate filing before substantive rate hikes are even considered, RESOLVED, further, That a certified copy of this resolution be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul, Assemblymember Anna Kelles, and Senator Lea Webb, PSC Chair Rory Christian, and to Michelle Phillips, Secretary, Public Service Commission, with a request to file this resolution in each of the following Cases: 22-E-0317, 22-G-0318, 22-E-0319, 22-G-0320. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Individual Member Filled - Continued Resolution No. 2023-80: Suspension of Heating Sales Tax in Tompkins County (ID #11550) Ms. Champion said she will be supporting this effort. She realizes that it is a lot of money but heat is an essential need in people’s lives and she doesn’t think we are doing enough for those who don’t have everything they need. She appreciates all the people who came out tonight to speak to the Legislature. Democracy doesn’t work unless people show up. Mr. Brown agreed with Ms. Champion. Mr. Shurtleff said perhaps this is a good time to start reducing our dependency on these profits from the taxes on these fuels. Mr. Lane said adopting this would basically be a vote to raise real property taxes. He doesn’t want to do that. Ms. Black agrees with Mr. Lane and added that with possibly having to pay $1.5 million more in Medicaid costs, coupled with possibly having to pay our employees more after the compensation study, she will not be supporting this initiative this year. Mr. John is very proud that the Legislature did not increase property taxes but agrees that we are headed into uncertain times. If we cut the tax on heating fuels, we are dissuading people from migrating Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 27 away from not using these sources, which negates other initiatives the Legislature has put into place. Ms. Holmes said that if this were to be enacted, it would require a local law to change the County sales tax on residential energy. If this revenue were not taken in by the County and depending on other sources of revenue, it would possibly mean this would result in exceeding the property tax cap. Ms. Black added Governor Hochul is talking about removing casino tax revenue to the Counties in her budget as well. RESULT: DEFEATED [5 TO 9] MOVER: Michael Sigler, Member SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Amanda Champion, Randy Brown, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler NAYS: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey WHEREAS, Tompkins County and the State of New York does not charge sales tax on food because it’s considered an essential, and WHEREAS, the State of New York has suspended sales tax on clothing at the beginning of the school year in the past to ease the back-to-school burden on parents, and WHEREAS, the State of New York does not charge sales tax on home heating, and WHEREAS, heat is as essential as food and clothing, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature recognizes suspending the tax on home heating oil, natural gas, and wood will cost approximately $2.6 million that will have to be made up either through cuts to service or a property tax increase or both, and WHEREAS, to ameliorate that increase, Tompkins County can scale the heating tax back over a number of years, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That Tompkins County suspend its four percent tax on heating oil, natural gas, and wood products starting in the 2023-2024 heating season, October 1, 2023 to May, 1, 2024, by suspending one percent of the tax for 2023-2024, making heating tax three percent, RESOLVED, further, That Tompkins County suspend an additional one percent for 2024-2025 heating season reducing it to two percent, suspending an additional one percent for 2025-2026 bringing it to one percent, and suspending the remaining one percent for 2026-2027 to bring the home heating tax to zero. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, March 21, 2023 28 Minutes of Previous Meeting - March 7, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Travis Brooks, Member SECONDER: Anne Koreman, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Currie, Champion, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Brown, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Unfinished Business Mr. John said the Industrial Development Agenda (IDA) met on March 8th and provided details of that meeting to the Legislature. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:34 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Accepted 4-18-2023 Tuesday, April 4, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present Susan Currie Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present 6:13 PM Daniel Klein Vice Chair Present Anne Koreman Member Present Randy Brown Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Present Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Ms. Black read the proclamation, declaring April Fair Housing Month. Del Vecchio, President, Ithaca Board of Realtors, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Legislature for their recognition. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Ms. Black read the proclamation in recognition of Barb Eckstrom and her service to Tompkins County. Ms. Eckstrom accepted the proclamation and thanked the Legislature. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black announced there will be an executive session this evening in accordance with Article 7, Section 105 of the Public Officers Law. The executive session will be held to discuss a matter leading to the appointment and employment of a particular person; discussions regarding proposed pending and current litigation and the employment history of a particular person that may lead to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person. No action is anticipated. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 4, 2023 2 Privilege of the Floor by the Public Zach Winn, City of Ithaca resident, asked about the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) program and inquired as to whether or not the City of Ithaca will be participating in the program, as he had heard they would not be. Monika Roth, Friends of the Ithaca’s Farmers Market, invited all to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate 50th anniversary of the Farmers Market. Invitations were left in Legislators’ mailboxes for them and an invitation will be sent to all County staff as well. Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials George McGonigal, Common Council member, said the City will not be taking advantage of the GIVE program due to the understaffing of the Ithaca Police Department (IPD) and not having time to participate. Mr. McGonigal said the participation in this program is not a definite no, but it is leaning that way. Common Council is meeting tomorrow to vote on renewing the right to council memorandum of understanding (MOU) with LawNY, which provides legal services for those facing eviction within the City. Common Council will also be discussing matching funds for a federal grant for transportation lanes and networks in the City. This is an 80/20 grant from the federal government to improve transportation lanes for bikes in the City. They will likely be voting on a revised version of the reimagining public safety committee report, which is not on the agenda. Ms. Koreman asked about the City’s participation in the GIVE program and indicated that there is funding within the program for staffing. Mr. McGonigal believes this is correct, however, the current staff does not have the time to dedicate. The current chief of police could answer this better though. Individual Member-Filed Resolution Resolution No. 2023-81: Resolution in Support of New York State Governor’s Life-saving Tobacco Control Measures (ID #11591) Christina Moylan, Chair of the Board of Health, said this has been a point of discussion at the Board for several meetings with lengthy discussion had regarding the resolution. This is a key public health topic that the Board supports and wants the Legislature to understand that there are some serious concerns in the community, specifically around youth in the community. Mr. Kruppa added that the Department of Whole Health is supportive of this resolution and supports the statement previously made by Ms. Moylan. Mr. Shurtleff thought of offering an amendment on this to include cannabis and added that this resolution is a bit of a slippery slope as there are a lot of things marketed that are not good for us. Ms. Dawson agrees but indicated that the Legislature has an opportunity to support an initiative that the Governor has put forward and she believes they should do so. Mr. Sigler stated that he previously smoked for 18 years and has been tobacco free for 17 years. His mother also passed away from lung cancer. In response to Mr. Mezey, Mr. Sigler said he would possibly be supportive of a tobacco ban. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 4, 2023 3 Mr. Lane thanked the Board of Health and the Department of Whole Health for bringing this forward. He said the Legislature should be doing everything they can to discourage people from starting to smoke cigarettes and other addictive substances when they’re young. Mr. Brooks will probably support this. He shared that his father and grandfather passed away from cancers related to smoking and he smoked for 18 years. He is worried that this creates another avenue for black people to be criminalized for the use of this product. Mr. John arrived at this time. Dr. Pillar said flavored tobacco products seem to be a way to get young people smoking. Smoking “regular” cigarettes used to be more popular than it is now but the flavored and e-cigarettes has taken over. Mr. Brown came from a family of smokers. His issue with this will be enforcement. There is a strong black market for cigarettes in this County and he thinks doing this will only make the market grow. RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 3] MOVER: Greg Mezey, Member SECONDER: Michael Lane, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar NAYS: Daniel Klein, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature and the Tompkins County Board of Health have supported life-saving tobacco control measures, and WHEREAS, flavored tobacco masks the harshness of the tobacco and more than 80% of youth who have ever tried tobacco started with a flavored product, and WHEREAS, menthol flavor tends to make smoking easier to start but harder to quit and youth who initiate smoking using menthol-flavored cigarettes are more likely to become addicted and long-term daily smokers, and WHEREAS, the average age of a new smoker in New York State is just 13 years old, more than 28,000 New Yorkers still die from smoking annually, and WHEREAS, 280,000 of New York’s youth now under 18 are projected to die prematurely from smoking, and WHEREAS, 14.9% of 7th - 12th grade students in Tompkins County report vaping nicotine in their lifetime, and WHEREAS, according to a recent survey conducted in Tompkins County: · 47% of adults in Tompkins County (nonsmokers and smokers) agree that menthol in tobacco products makes it easier for youth to start smoking, Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 4, 2023 4 · 42% of adults in Tompkins County (nonsmokers and smokers) agree that menthol in tobacco products make it harder for smokers to quit smoking, · 46.3% of adults in Tompkins County have smoked tobacco products in their lifetime. This is an increase from 2015 when it was 26.5% and is the highest percentage of the 2004-2021 time frame, · 52.7% of adults in Tompkins County who smoke, smoke menthol cigarettes. This is above the regional average of 41.9%, and · 30.8% of adults in Tompkins County have tried e-cigarettes even once. Above the regional average of 28.9, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has been supportive of efforts to move closer to a tobacco free generation and adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2017 - A Local Law Raising the Legal Age to 21 for Tobacco Sale and Purchase, and WHEREAS, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has included in the 2023-2024 Executive Budget Life-saving Tobacco Control Measures, and WHEREAS, Governor Hochul has proposed ending the sale of ALL flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars, and flavored smokeless tobacco in New York State, and WHEREAS, the Governor has also proposed an increase in New York State cigarette tax by $1 per pack, bringing the tax to $5.35 per pack, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Tompkins County Board of Health, That the Tompkins County Legislature supports the Governor’s efforts to move closer to a tobacco free generation, and urges Senator Lea Webb and Assemblywoman Anna Kelles to supports Governor Kathy Hochul’s Life-saving Tobacco Control Measures included in her 2023 Executive Budget that includes the end of the sale of ALL flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars, and flavored smokeless tobacco in New York State, and an increase in New York State cigarette tax by $1 per pack, bringing the tax to $5.35 per pack, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature send copies of this resolution Governor Kathy Hochul, Senator Lea Webb, and Assemblywoman Anna Kelles. * * * * * * * * * Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Ms. Dawson shared that former Legislator, Dooley Keifer, passed away earlier today. Ms. Kiefer made so many contributions to our community. Ms. Dawson was the recipient of Ms. Kiefer’s kindness and humor and she will be sorely missed. Ms. Koreman said Ms. Kiefer was a former county Legislator and big environmentalist. Ms. Dawson was elected to her seat when she retired. Mr. Shurtleff shared a memory of Ms. Kiefer when the radio communications project was proposed. He also shared that long time Groton resident, Ben Bucko, passed away over the weekend. Mr. Bucko was elected District Attorney of Tompkins County in 1981. Dr. Pillar said Stewart Park is having a cleanup day this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 4, 2023 5 and all are invited. Ms. Currie appreciated Ms. Kiefer’s kindness when she was the Director of the Public Library. Mr. Lane read about Ms. Kiefer in the newspaper prior to his start on the Legislature. She and a group of activists are the reason there is not a nuclear power plant in Tompkins County. Mr. Lane then spoke of two families of immigrants who were trying to cross the St. Lawrence river to come to America. These families tried crossing the river during a snowstorm and passed away. The smuggler of the immigrants apparently got away. Mr. Lane spoke of the need for immigration reform in this country and this is very upsetting news. Mr. Sigler served with Ms. Kiefer for a long time. She really took a hold of voting in the State, and he learned a lot from her. She was always well studied and will be missed. Mr. John enjoyed serving with Ms. Kiefer and said she was a person of real principle. He remembers her being very interested in environmental issues, and she served as the Chair of the Ethics Advisory Board prior to him taking over. Mr. John agrees with Mr. Lane regarding immigration and said we can do much better at a national level if we just had the will to talk to each other. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black read the following report into the record: “We had the unfortunate news this past week of the passing of Irene Stein. “I met Irene Stein when I thought I might want to run for the legislature. Mind you, I was also applying for her husband, Peter Stein’s position, at the time. We met in her living room and she vetted me by asking me around 25 questions. I left the meeting not knowing whether I was “in or out”. “Irene loved all things politics and when you called her or stopped by, you’d always hear the news in the background. She loved good government. “There aren’t too many people that you can say have genuinely changed a region or even an entire State for the better. But I believe Irene Stein is one of those people. Irene was a force in our community. Everyone I’ve spoken with since her passing has offered a story or reflection that really remind me of what public and political service can and should be. “Irene’s service at our Office of the Aging left a mark on Tompkins County, people who worked with her still have insights and memories from her time here. What an excellent example of public service and making a difference in the community. “The fact that she was so aptly and consistently able to elevate rural issues in such a complex state as New York was amazing. That’s a legacy we can all aspire to. Her and Peter’s generosity and progressive spirit will surely be missed. “Next, we’re going to hear from the County Administrator on the Center of Government. I asked Lisa to present a comprehensive history of the plan to build a Center of Government - how we got to where we are and what’s next. This presentation will set us up for productive decision-making as a Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 4, 2023 6 Legislature, and I expect that we’ll have a clearer path to move forward. It is also my hope that the public and organizations who’ve been following this along will share this information with their networks. “Thank you to our staff in Administration, Facilities, Planning, and Assessment for their work on this. I understand that planning for a Center of Government has been a collaborative effort and I expect that it will continue to be. I am allotting 1 hour, at the maximum for the conversation tonight.” Ms. Black announced all of the volunteers of the jail working group: Travis Brooks, Rich John, Mike Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Tony Sidle, Paula Ioanide, and Tyrone Lee. She said the working group is to listen to the needs of the community, those with lived experience, and law enforcement in order to design a building that will accommodate our community priorities. A recommendation will be provided by the working group to the Facilities and Infrastructure and Public Safety Committees on how to move forward with the estimate for a new jail/public safety building, including space needs, number of inmates, structure type, location, and services offered. Report from Other County Staff as Recognized by the Chair of the Legislature It was MOVED by Mr. Lane, seconded by Ms. Currie, and unanimously adopted by voice vote, to appoint Laura Johnson-Kelly as the Tompkins County Historian. Ms. Holmes thanked those who served on the interview panel and said Ms. Johnson-Kelly has deep family history in Tompkins County. She served as the Historian for the Town of Ithaca from 2004-2015 and has remained active with the local municipal historians group since that time. She is trained as an archaeologist with experience managing collections at Cornell University. She currently serves on the board of the History Center. The County Historian is a part-time position which receives a stipend, and has an office in the Tompkins Center for History and Culture. Mr. Lane believes the County is very fortunate to have Ms. Johnson-Kelly to move forward with and step up into this position following Carol Kammen’s retirement. Mr. John is confident the County made a good choice with Ms. Johnson-Kelly. Ms. Johnson-Kelly thanked the Legislature and members of the search committee. She is excited to become the new County historian. Ms. Kammen has been great at looping her into activities currently ongoing and planned. It was MOVED by Ms. Champion, seconded by Ms. Dawson, and unanimously adopted by voice vote, to appoint Loren Cottrell to be the County’s next Director of Information Technology Services (ITS), with residency being waived for this appointment. Ms. Holmes said most likely know Mr. Cottrell through his service as the Deputy Director of ITS for the last 10 years. As Deputy Director, he has managed staff, led the County’s cybersecurity initiatives, supported and expanded the County’s network infrastructure, coordinated IT projects involving multiple stakeholders and fostered collaborative relationships with the County’s departments, among other accomplishments. He’s recognized as a statewide leader in the IT field, currently serving as Treasurer of the NYS IT Directors Association. Prior to his work in Tompkins County, Mr. Cottrell served as the Director of ITS in Schuyler County for 6 years. The County is fortunate to have such a committed and capable leader for this position. Mr. Cottrell thanked the Legislature for the confirmation of his appointment and he looks forward Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 4, 2023 7 to continuing to working with the Legislature. Special Topical Presentation and/or Discussion Presentation - Center of Government Update, Lisa Holmes, County Administrator Ms. Holmes provided a presentation, detailing a timeline of the history of properties owned by the County, with their respective potential uses and building of a Center of Government. Cost estimates and departments that may move into the Center of Government were provided as well. In response to Mr. Sigler, Ms. Holmes is not aware of other uses for the “red house” other than office space, if the County were to retain ownership of that property. Mr. Shurtleff thanked Ms. Holmes for the presentation. Mr. Brown asked what the renovation cost per square foot would be. Mr. LeMaro said the renovation of the “red house” would be about $585 per square foot and the proposed Center of Government would cost roughly $500 per square foot. Mr. LeMaro added that the cost to renovate or restore the “red house” is higher because the County would be restoring all the architectural structures and bringing it up to the highest energy efficiency possible. Ms. Champion urged all to not think there is some perfect answer for the Center of Government. The Legislature has been waiting to do something for four years and we need to make decisions and move ahead. We cannot keep letting these properties sit there, we need to move forward. Dr. Pillar asked if there is a way the County could help compensate employees for parking costs. Ms. Holmes said it is a term and condition of employment with collective bargaining. If we do it for some employees, we have to do it for all. She also doesn’t know if the County could reserve parking for employees in the garages and guarantee they're available. Ms. Black understands that people don’t want to see parking lots but we need people to show up for work. We don’t have a lot of options and she doesn’t want employees to pay for parking. Ms. Dawson said the Legislature has bent over backwards to satisfy the concerns of the people in this neighborhood which is why the back parcel of the property was sold to Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) and why we haven’t taken down the “red house.” If you live in a city, you have to compromise. In response to Mr. Brooks, Ms. Holmes said there is not verbiage for reasonable attempts for parking in County contracts, but once it is provided for a reasonable amount of time it is considered a term of employment. Ms. Koreman said it is challenging to recruit new staff. Being able to have parking close by to where you work may make the County a little more attractive to new recruits and having people work downtown, parking is a benefit to our employees. The County could provide charging stations in our parking lots which would incentivize employees to move toward electric vehicles. Mr. John asked if the parking estimates provided included Building C. Ms. Holmes would have to look at this again. Mr. John thinks this is the right location to consolidate County departments. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 4, 2023 8 Mr. Mezey asked about those that are coming to utilize County services. They require parking too and how are we creating more accessibility if there isn’t parking considered for them. Mr. Klein said it has always bothered him that the County doesn’t have a visitor parking space in the whole complex. It is really unclear on how to create more parking and we don’t seem to have other options other than to create a Center of Government, though the building doesn’t seem like it will be roomy enough to accommodate for future growth. Ms. Dawson said it would be foolish to make the building just the right size for what we need right now. We would need to envision expansion. She is personally more concerned with the people who are working here every day versus the visitor/public parking. Mr. Sigler was hoping to investigate the retrofitting of current buildings owned by the County. * * * * * * * * * Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda It was MOVED by Mr. Klein, seconded by Dr. Pillar, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands, to add the resolution titled “Reappointment of Tompkins County Public Health Director (Six Year Term)” (ID#11570) to the agenda. Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Veronica Pillar, Member SECONDER: Anne Koreman, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Currie, Champion, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Brown, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Advisory Board Appointment (ID # 11577) Environmental Management Council - Municipal Seat Christine Collins, Town of Ulysses Representative, Term expires December 31, 2023 Resolution No. 2023-82: Scheduling a Public Hearing for Additions to Agricultural District 1 (ID #11563) WHEREAS, Resolution No. 25 of 2004 designated an annual one-month review period when landowner proposals for inclusion of viable agricultural lands within existing certified agricultural districts will be accepted for review and action by the Tompkins County Legislature, and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 201 of 2007 revised the schedule of the annual review period so that it begins February 1, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has two (2) New York State certified agriculture districts, District 1 is on the east side of Cayuga Lake and District 2 is on the west side of Cayuga Lake, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 4, 2023 9 WHEREAS, one landowner has requested addition of a parcel totaling 15.25 acres to Tompkins County Agricultural District 1 and no landowners have requested addition of parcels to Tompkins County Agricultural District 2, and WHEREAS, the County Legislature is required to hold a public hearing and act on such proposals within 120 days under New York State Agriculture District Law, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the public hearing on additions to the Agriculture Districts of Tompkins County be held at the County Legislature meeting scheduled for April 18, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is authorized to place proper notice, including tax parcel number and street address, of this public hearing in the official newspaper of the County as outlined below: Tax Parcel: 502000 1.-1-3.5 Street Address: Thomas Road, Caroline SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Recess Ms. Black declared recess at 7:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:55 p.m. Reports by the County Administrator Ms. Holmes had no report. Report by the County Attorney Mr. Troy reported Deputy County Attorney, Holly Mosher, has been approached by the Chief Judge of the County’s appellate division and asked to serve as one of the attorneys on the program for disciplining attorneys. Mr. Troy and the County are very happy for her. Ms. Black extended her congratulations to Ms. Mosher for this accomplishment. Report by the Director of Finance Mr. Braman said the in rem foreclosure continues to be a hot topic in Albany and the Department continues to work with the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) on this issue. In response to Mr. Brown, Mr. Braman said there is a line item in the County’s budget every year for interest income. Mr. Braman said we will definitely exceed that amount this year due to the increase in the interest rates. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Ms. Dawson, Chair, said the Committee is meeting Monday, April 10th. She is hopeful that the Committee will begin discussing the new procedure for direct report evaluations. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 4, 2023 10 Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for April 26th, at 3:00 or 3:30 p.m. The Committee is still deciding on the time for future meetings to begin. Once decided, Dr. Pillar will communicate this with Ms. Spencer, and the meeting calendar can be updated accordingly, if needed. Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The next Committee meeting is scheduled for April 20th. Mr. John reported the Jail population is at 57 with 4 board outs. Resolution No. 2023-83: Resolution Urging Support for NYS Assembly Bill A01091/Senate Bill S01852 To Create a “CHIPS-style” State Funding Subsidy for Municipalities Who Operate or Contract with Public and Not-for-profit Emergency Medical Service Agencies (ID #11583) Mr. John said this bill doesn’t have a set dollar amount but it would set a structure in place for the State for funding. Ms. Black said the Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG) spoke about this at their most recent meeting as well so there is support among the municipalities. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Anne Koreman, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in rural New York State have been under pressure for many years. Ongoing declining volunteerism rates often leads to the closure of departments, leading to the expansion of coverage areas for nearby agencies, which themselves struggle with staffing, in an environment of ever-increasing costs, and WHEREAS, efforts to increase volunteerism, particularly in EMS, while noble, are neither sustainable nor effective enough to make a meaningful long-term impact, and WHEREAS, as a result of these circumstances, many municipalities have been forced to implement paid EMS Departments, contract for services with other paid departments, or do without timely EMS coverage for their residents, and WHEREAS, the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the critical nature of EMS services, particularly in rural areas where EMS response is the primary source of frontline emergency healthcare to millions of NY residents, and WHEREAS, as a subset of the healthcare field, annual EMS cost increases strain the budgets of Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 4, 2023 11 rural towns and villages who are, nevertheless, morally and ethically obligated to provide these services to their constituents, and WHEREAS, Article XVII §3 of the New York State Constitution states that, “The protection and promotion of the health of the inhabitants of the state are matters of public concern and provision therefor shall be made by the state and by such of its subdivisions and in such manner, and by such means as the legislature shall from time to time determine.”, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Legislature fully supports NYS Assembly Bill A01091 and companion Senate Bill S01852, which would create a “CHIPS-style” state funding subsidy for municipalities who operate or contract with public and not-for-profit EMS Agencies, and RESOLVED, further, That copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the NYS Assemblymember Anna Kelles, NYS Senator Lea Webb, NYS Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, NYS Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and NYS Governor Kathy Hochul. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the next Committee meeting is scheduled for April 17th at 2:00 p.m. Resolution No. 2023-84: Reappointment of Tompkins County Public Health Director (Six Year Term) (ID #11570) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Vice Chair SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the current Public Health Director’s six year term expires on April 11, 2023, and WHEREAS, the County Administrator, in consultation with the Board of Health, recommends the reappointment of current Public Health Director Frank Kruppa to another six-year term as required by Charter and New York State, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby confirms the reappointment of Frank Kruppa to a six-year term as Public Health Director, effective April 4, 2023. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Housing and Economic Development Committee Mr. Mezey, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. He detailed agenda Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 4, 2023 12 topics at this time. Ms. Black said Heather McDaniel approached her and asked if the Legislature would be willing to move to nine members on the Industrial Development Agency (IDA) instead of the current 7. Mr. Mezey will follow up on this. Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The Committee will meet again on April 20th at 9:00 a.m. The Committee will discuss issues with culverts and funding. They will begin discussion regarding Weights and Measures Department. Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting Thursday, April 6th at 10:00 a.m. The agenda is fairly light but Committee member, Mr. Lane, has brought forward the idea of weighted voting and information was provided last month. Committee members have had a chance to read and do their own research on this topic and Ms. Champion would like to have the Committee decide if they would like to pursue this. Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Koreman, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The next Committee meeting is scheduled for April 17th at 10:00 a.m. Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein read the following statement into the record: “The Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee met yesterday, April 3, and decided on the following procedure for how to go forward with re-allocating the $510,000 that has now become available. “We request that applicants do not lobby the legislature to advocate for their application. We will not be accepting any new applications for the Community Recovery Fund. We will not be granting any additional money to those who have already gotten the grants, with one possible exception. The Chamber of Commerce was given the remainder money after the last allocation process. In other words, their grant amount was not based as much on how people voted as it was by their place as last in line before the money ran out. So they can be considered for an additional grant. “The applicants who will be eligible for this round of funding are those who made the first cut last year, but did not end up in the final 53. That number is 27. The 27 applicants who made the first cut but did not end up receiving a grant are now back in the running for this second round. Remember that number 27 for a minute. “In part 1 of the process going forward, all 14 legislators will be allowed to pick one and only one application from the rest of the list (those that did not make the initial first cut in last year’s committee) and add it to the eligible 27. There are more than 150 applications to choose from on the rest of the list. To repeat, each of the 14 legislators will be allowed to pick one from that list, and add it into the eligible Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 4, 2023 13 list for this round. You are not required to do this if you don’t want. Assuming that most of us do, if you add those applications to the 27 I asked you to remember earlier, we should end up with about 40. For ease of conversation, let’s call those the Top 40. “In part 2 of this process, everyone in the Top 40 will be contacted and asked if they wish to modify their minimum or maximum dollar request. If they do make such a modification, they will be asked to supply a short narrative with it, explaining the change. “In part 3 of this process, all 14 legislators can vote on the Top 40 list, allocating the $510,000 as they wish. Each legislator can vote to fund any particular application for zero dollars, or for an amount between the minimum and maximum dollar requests. MRB group will set up spreadsheets to use for the voting, using the same structure as the 2022 committee used last time. Each of the 14 legislators will indicate on their own individual spreadsheet how they want to allocate the money. The spreadsheet will have a built-in tool that will limit the total amount you can allocate to $510,000. This individual spreadsheet allocation process is optional. If for whatever reason you do not wish to participate in it, you can skip doing so without any consequence. “Our consultant will take all our voted spreadsheets and merge them into one final spreadsheet. That final merged spreadsheet will come to the committee for a vote. What the committee votes on that day will then be forwarded to the full legislature for final approval. “The committee already has a meeting scheduled for May 1. We are going to try to get the whole process done by then. That is a tight timeline. If we have to modify it, we will. But we’re going to try to meet that timeline. With that in mind, you will only have a few days to participate in each of the steps that apply to you. One thing you can do to get a head start if you want is to start reviewing the 150 applications that did not make the final cut, to home in on which if any you might like to advance to the Top 40. “There is a Community Recovery Fund page on the County’s website. On it, you will find a full list of the applicants. What is not on the County’s website is the actual applications. They contain tax id numbers and possibly other confidential information. I will work on getting the full application package to you, and some other information to help you organize all this material coming at you. “I will also make sure you get reminders and instructions at each stage of this process.” Ms. Champion asked how much more money will this cost the County to pay the consultant. Mr. Klein said this is covered under what has already been paid to them. Individual Member-Filed Resolutions Resolution No. 2023-85: Resolution in Support of Cancer Treatment Coverage (ID #11586) An amendment offered by Mr. Mezey was accepted as a friendly amendment to remove the following WHEREAS statements (lines 2 through 16): WHEREAS, for two decades, supporters of single-payer healthcare have pushed for versions of single-payer healthcare including the New York Health Act, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 4, 2023 14 WHEREAS, they’ve met with zero success on that front, despite having majorities in both the New York State Assembly and the Senate of those claiming to support single-payer, and WHEREAS, we recognize there are challenges to implement such a large change and also recognize that in states where versions of single-payer have passed, including California and Vermont, these programs have not been implemented because of cost, and WHEREAS, we know that without healthcare, thousands die when they could be saved, while still more who are in pain could be treated to free them from pain or at least mitigate that pain, and WHEREAS, we see the need for a new approach to this issue where we can arrive at more political and public buy-in, and Mr. Mezey stated doing something toward healthcare is better than doing nothing. Ms. Dawson understands and commends Mr. Sigler’s concerns for this, but when we as a Legislature support something in Albany, Mr. Sigler typically objects. Mr. Sigler stated this coincides with the NYHealth Act. Ms. Black said there are veterans, police officers, fire fighters, etc. that don’t have their healthcare paid for and she feels like that would be a more compelling case for healthcare versus coverage for cancer treatment. RESULT: DEFEATED [5 TO 9] MOVER: Michael Sigler, Member SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Rich John, Randy Brown, Greg Mezey, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler NAYS: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Veronica Pillar WHEREAS, cancer is a disease that touches everyone and is also a disease we can quantify. We know approximately how many people are diagnosed with cancer every year and the cost to treat them, and WHEREAS, in 2023 there is predicted to be by the American Cancer Society 123,810 cases of cancer in New York State, <https://cancerstatisticscenter.cancer.org/#!/state/New%20York> , and WHEREAS, The National Cancer Institute calculated the average cost of medical care and drugs tops $42,000 in the year following a cancer diagnosis, and WHEREAS, based on those numbers, the total cost for treating cancer in New York State is approximately $5.2 billion, and WHEREAS, we recognize that is a high cost, but it is also a known cost that can be budgeted for, and WHEREAS, it is also a cost that the state can use to negotiate with health insurance companies to Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 4, 2023 15 lower healthcare premiums with the state taking $5.2 billion dollars of cost off New York health insurers’ books and giving them a known savings, and WHEREAS, we understand there are other diseases that cause pain and death, but we also understand that cancer is one of the largest requiring direct treatment and affects the most people, giving it the broadest appeal for funding. Once it is established, it’s anticipated that New York State will look at covering other diseases, and WHEREAS, we recognize this is a start at covering what’s been a plague for centuries and a move toward assuring New Yorkers that a cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence, now therefore be it RESOLVED, for these reasons, the Tompkins County Legislature calls on the New York State Assembly and Senate to put forward companion bills that would fully cover cancer treatment in the 2024 New York State budget. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-86: Request for Authorization to Extend the Additional One Percent Sales Tax Rate in Tompkins County for a Period of Two-years (ID #11592) Mr. Sigler explained this is the only way to receive tax monies from college students and visitors, otherwise it comes out of property taxes. This is how the County can recoup some of the taxes that we expend on behalf of the visitors and students’ behalf. Mr. Shurtleff previously supported the tax on heating oil suspension as a way to help homeowners and feels this is along the same line, therefore he will support this. Mr. Mezey spoke of the County's property tax intensive budget and model and said this is a way to help that. Procedurally, we need to go through this. Ms. Dawson said this is a way to keep our property tax levy down. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Michael Lane, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, this Legislature in 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2020 requested and received authorization from the State of New York to enact an additional one percent local sales tax in Tompkins County in addition to the three percent authorization that all New York State Counties possess by law, and WHEREAS, the current authorization received in 2020 expires November 30, 2023, and WHEREAS, proposed legislation establishing a permanent sales tax extension was not Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 4, 2023 16 included in the 2023-24 New York State Budget, and WHEREAS, this Legislature has been requested by the offices of Assemblyperson Kelles and Senator Webb to forward any request for an extension of this authority when legislation can be timely prepared and submitted at the beginning of a session of the State legislature, and WHEREAS, the expiration of the additional one percent local sales tax would necessitate, (1) approximately $12 million in reductions in County expenditures, creating a major impact on the availability of services, or a 23 percent increase in County property tax rates, or some combination thereof, as well as (2) substantial sales tax revenue losses requiring spending reductions or tax increases for the City, towns, and villages of Tompkins County, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That this Legislature requests that Assemblyperson Kelles and Senator Webb sponsor and support legislation extending the authority of the Tompkins County Legislature to extend the additional one percent local sales tax in Tompkins County beyond November 30, 2023, for a two-year period, to expire November 30, 2025, based on the same terms and conditions included in previous legislation, to provide local property-tax relief. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes of Previous Meeting - March 21, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [13 TO 1] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Brown, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler NAYS: Amanda Champion Executive Session It was MOVED by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Ms. Dawson, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands, to enter into executive session to discuss a matter leading to the appointment and employment of a particular person; discussions regarding proposed pending and current litigation and the employment history of a particular person that may lead to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person. The Legislature entered into executive session at 8:40 p.m. Mr. Lane and Mr. Shurtleff were excused at 8:40 p.m. during the first part of the executive session due to a conflict of interest. They rejoined the executive session at 8:51 p.m. It was MOVED by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Dr. Pillar, and unanimously adopted, to return to open session at 9:10 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Accepted 05-02-2023 Tuesday, April 18, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Public Hearing A Public Hearing for Proposed Additions to the Tompkins County Agricultural District 1 Ms. Black called the public hearing to order at 5:30 p.m. Ms. Black asked if anyone wished to speak on the matter. Mr. Lane said the agricultural districts are so important to Tompkins County and the community needs to continue to support this vital industry. Ms. Black asked again if anyone else wished to speak. Hearing no one else who wished to speak during the public hearing, Ms. Black closed the public hearing at 5:32 p.m. Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present Susan Currie Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present Daniel Klein Vice Chair Present Anne Koreman Member Remote Randy Brown Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Present Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Ms. Black announced that today is Legislator Mezey's birthday and wished him a happy birthday. Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black announced there would be an executive session this evening. The executive session will be held in accordance with Article 7, Section 105 of the Public Officers Law, to discuss collective Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 18, 2023 2 negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law and the proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property or the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Ezra Delaney, Katy Pearce, Julia Taylor, Joey Steinhagen, Robin Trooper-Herbel, Doug Levine, Shirley Serotsky, Megan Barber, David Squires, Michelle Kortenaar, Kate Donohue, and Priscilla Hummel all spoke in favor of the Strategic Tourism Planning Board budget adjustment resolution on the agenda. They each spoke about the importance of the arts in our community and the various ways arts have helped the residents as well. Diane Cohen, Lois Levitan, and Brian Eden all spoke in favor of the resolution to pass a strong packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act and the expansion of the bottle bill in New York. Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials Ms. Black announced that Jorge DeFendini, Common Council member, sent an e-mail to Legislators with updates. If anyone has questions, Mr. DeFendini has asked that they reach out to him. Mark Witmer, Supervisor, Town of Caroline, thanked the Legislature for the recovery fund reward for the Town’s broadband build out. They are committing that award along with their American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to develop a community broadband system in the Town of Caroline. Mr. Witmer said the Town of Caroline has also been working on zoning regulations and has appointed a zoning commission, composed of planning board members and volunteers from the public. A draft zoning law was presented and adopted by the Commission. The Town Board will be reviewing the information and discussing the proposed plan. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Dr. Pillar attended a community outreach event hosted by the Alliance of Families for Justice, which is a group that supports people returning from incarceration or prison. While there, she saw some people from the reentry theatre. Many people involved in the Alliance spoke of the critical need of the reentry theatre in their reentry into the community and further highlighted the need for funding for arts in the community. Mr. Shurtleff announced this weekend is the Recruit NY weekend for fire districts across the state. He encouraged his colleagues to stop into their local fire departments and to look at what they are doing there. Volunteers from fire and rescue agencies were affected by the pandemic as well and he encouraged all to show support to the volunteers in their communities. Mr. Mezey thanked those who came to speak tonight for taking time out of their day to speak to the Legislature. He thinks we should be encouraging more advocacy across all fronts. The Legislature received a number of comments from other partners in the tourism program via e-mail and he thanked those who sent the e-mails as well. He hopes to move the tourism budget adjustment resolution forward tonight. Mr. John discussed the Ethics Advisory Board and the function it serves within the County. He commended the members of this board, who recently spent nearly a year, held 21 meetings, conducted Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 18, 2023 3 interviews, and reviewed many documents when a complaint was brought to them from the City of Ithaca. There is real dedication and hard work from the volunteers on the Board. Ms. Koreman thanked those who came to speak during public comment and those who sent e-mails as well. She recognizes arts as one of the main drivers for people visiting and moving to this community and she hopes the Legislature can pass the tourism budget adjustment resolution as well. Report from Other County Staff as Recognized by the Chair of the Legislature It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Dr. Pillar, and unanimously adopted by roll call vote, to appoint Lorraine Scarrott as the Tompkins County Director of Finance effective May 1, 2023, starting at the "work rate" of a Management level, Grade 91 position, starting with an annual vacation leave entitlement of twenty days and waiving the residency requirement. MOTION CARRIED. Ms. Scarrott thanked the Legislature and said she brings twenty-two years of governmental finance experience to the job. She greatly looks forward to working with the County. She has watched Tompkins County from afar for a number of years and said working here is like a dream come true. She commended Ms. Pulliam and Mr. Workman for their assistance through the interview process and thanked Mr. Braman and the staff in the Finance Department as well. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black read the following statement into the record: “I have another short Chair’s report this evening. “I want to highlight the upcoming FEMA Open House events regarding the Flood Insurance Rate Map changes. On April 26th at Ithaca High School and April 27th at Whole Health on Brown Road, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. both days, FEMA representatives will be on hand to answer questions for residents about the potential changes in flood maps and the insurance requirements that come with them. “This is an issue impacting several of our municipalities, most notably the City of Ithaca. FEMA’s estimates are that over 800 structures in the City are newly identified in the 100-year flood zone requiring flood insurance; another 40 in the Town of Caroline, 50 in the Town of Dryden, 50 in the Town of Newfield, and dozens more in other municipalities. “I urge all of us as elected officials to share the information on the open houses and flood insurance with our constituents. “I recognize also that there are planning efforts going on at the municipality level regarding flood mitigation, and I would point any residents seeking more information to their municipality or to the City’s flood information web page for that. More public information and FAQs will be coming in the next weeks and months regarding flood risk, insurance, and mitigation. Please continue to share with constituents.” Ms. Black had no appointments. Reports by the County Administrator Ms. Holmes announced an offer for the Homeless Services Coordinator position had been Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 18, 2023 4 extended to Tammy Baker. Ms. Baker accepted the offer and will begin on May 15th. This is a two-year position to assess homelessness in the community. Ms. Holmes is currently working with staff to prepare for the Legislature’s budget retreat scheduled for next week. There is still no state budget, which makes it difficult to fully prepare. The Department will be working under the worst case scenario. Report by the County Attorney Mr. Troy has a trial starting tomorrow and should have a decision on this matter within a couple of weeks. Additionally, a lot of discovery is taking place in other cases at this time. Report by the Director of Finance Mr. Braman appreciates the staff coming together during the vacancy of the Director of Finance and welcomed Ms. Scarrott to the team. The Department visited each property currently on the list for the foreclosure auction on Monday. Of the twenty-two parcels originally on the list, three are being removed as the owners have either made payment in full or are working on payment plans, therefore the auction is now at seventeen properties. In response to Mr. Lane, Mr. Braman said there were a number of the residential properties they visited that are currently occupied. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Consent Agenda The consent agenda was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Currie, Champion, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Brown, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Advisory Board Appointment(s) (ID # 11561) Tompkins County Public Library Board of Trustees Jamila Simon, Member, term expires December 31, 2024 Tompkins County Historical Commission George Boyer, Member, term expires December 31, 2025 Environmental Management Council Marc Devokaitis, At-large Member, term expires December 31, 2023 Lisa Strayer, At-large Member, term expires December 31, 2024 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 18, 2023 5 Water Resources Council David Wolfe, Environmental Management Council Representative, term expires December 31, 2023 Strategic Tourism Planning Board Douglas J. Levine, Arts and Culture Representative, term expires December 31, 2024 Rick Manning, At-Large Member, term expires December 31, 2024 Office for the Aging Advisory Board Debra M. Roe, Caroline/Brooktondale Representative, term expires December 31, 2025 Resolution No. 2023-87: Budget Adjustment - Tompkins County Office for the Aging - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) (ID #11611) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Office for the Aging hereafter referred to as COFA has seen continued demand for home repairs and other related services for individuals 60 and over, and WHEREAS, INHS in the past has shown capability through its staff to carry out these repairs through its agreements with COFA, and WHEREAS, COFA through the American Rescue Plan funding wishes to award additional funding to both purchase materials needed for home repairs and the labor needed for such repairs, and WHEREAS, COFA wishes to award $7,500 to supplement its TC Materials contract with Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS), and WHEREAS, COFA wishes to award $7,500 to supplement its Unmet Needs contract with INHS, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Interim Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment on his books for fiscal year 2023: Acct. Number Acct. Name: Amount REVENUE: A6769.44772 OFA Federal Aid $15,000 EXPENDITURE: A6769.54491 Subcontractors $15,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-88: Authorizing a Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. b of 2023 - Amending Article 27 of the County Charter (ID #11472) WHEREAS, an amendment of the County Charter is necessary in order to revise the language Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 18, 2023 6 effectuating a reorganization of the Employment & Training Division within the Tompkins County Office of Workforce Development, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and the Housing and Economic Development Committees, That a public hearing be held before the Tompkins County Legislature in the Legislative Chambers of the Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Building, 121 East Court Street, Ithaca, New York, on May 2, 2023, at 5:30 o’clock in the evening thereof concerning proposed Local Law No. b of 2023 - A Local Law Amending Article 27 of the Tompkins County Charter to reflect the reorganization of the Employment & Training Division (Office of Employment & Training). At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter will be heard concerning the same, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to place proper notice of such public hearing in the official newspaper of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-89: Scheduling a Public Hearing for 2023 New York State Community Development Block Grant Assistance (ID #11584) WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is an important source of funding to address community development objectives in the County, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County staff anticipates that the New York State Office of Community Renewal will announce a 2023 NYS CDBG Housing funding round open for applications in May 2023, with an anticipated deadline in July 2023, and additional CDBG funding rounds for other eligible activities are anticipated later in 2023, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the public hearing on Tompkins County’s community development needs and possible submission of any CDBG Applications for 2023 Office of Community Renewal CDBG funding be held at the County Legislature meeting scheduled for May 16, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in Legislature Chambers of the Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Building, 121 East Court Street, Ithaca, New York, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is authorized to place proper notice of this public hearing in the official newspaper of the County. SEQR ACTION: Type II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-90: Resolution Authorizing the 2023 New York State Department of Labor and the Office of Employment and Training Ancillary Agreement (ID #11599) WHEREAS, the Ancillary Agreement covering the offices of the Office of Employment and Training in co-location with New York State Department of Labor, located at 171 East State/Martin Luther King Jr., Street, Suite 241, Ithaca, NY, expired on December 31, 2022, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 18, 2023 7 WHEREAS, as stated by federal regulations under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title I, Section 121, (e)(3) “in order to improve service delivery, avoid duplication of services, and enhance coordination of services, including location of staff to ensure access to services in underserved areas, the employment service offices in each State shall be co-located with one-stop centers established under this title,”, and WHEREAS, within the 2023 Ancillary Agreement with the New York State Department of Labor beginning January 1, 2023, the calculation of space utilized by the Office of Employment and Training staff remains unchanged at 2,416 square feet (which includes office space for 9 staff and shared common areas), and WHEREAS, the cost for square footage is currently $19.50, and WHEREAS, the total annual amount for space and covered operating expenses is $47,112, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County Workforce Development Board, on behalf of the Office of Employment and Training, wishes to sign the Ancillary Agreement for the period of January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, and WHEREAS, the Ancillary Agreement can be terminated with 30-day notice, and RESOLVED on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the County Administrator be authorized, on behalf of the County, to enter into an Ancillary Agreement with the New York State Department of Labor for the space needs of the Office of Employment and Training for the year 2023. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-91: Award of Contract - Cayuga Compost (ID #11621) WHEREAS, The Department of Finance, Division of Purchasing, has granted approval to execute a sole source contract with P&S Excavating LLC (DBA Cayuga Compost), and WHEREAS, P&S Excavating LLC (dba Cayuga Compost) has been determined to be the best value processor based on cost, experience, location, and producing the most sustainable soil amendment product, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with P&S Excavating LLC (dba Cayuga Compost), located in Trumansburg, New York, for processing of food scraps and yard waste for a term of three (3) years effective May 1, 2023, for a fee of $55.65 per ton of source separated food scraps and $41.21 per ton of yard waste with an option to renew this contract for a subsequent 3-year term, RESOLVED, further, That the funds are available in the Recycling and Materials Management Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 18, 2023 8 Department budget Account 8169.54442. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-92: Authorizing a Contract Amendment with Gravity Renewables to Lengthen the Existing Remote Net Metering Agreement at the Waterloo Hydroelectric Facility and to Enable Gravity Renewables to Sell Renewable Energy Certificates on the County's Behalf (ID #11610) WHEREAS, in the 2016 Tompkins County Energy Roadmap it was stated that moving from grid-supplied electricity to renewable generation was a critical goal to achieving the County’s greenhouse gas emissions target, and WHEREAS, the County is committed to meeting greenhouse gas emissions goals by utilizing 100% electricity via demonstrated purchase of renewable energy certificates (RECs), and WHEREAS, the County entered into a remote net metering agreement with Gravity Renewables in 2016 which expires in 2036 to receive remote net-metered electricity credits and (RECs) from the Waterloo Hydroelectric Facility, and WHEREAS, the County has also entered into electricity supply contracts with Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. that provide electricity supply backed 100% by renewable energy certificates in an amount that equals the total amount of electricity used by the County, and WHEREAS, the RECs generated by the Waterloo Hydroelectric Facility are surplus to meeting Tompkins County’s renewable energy goals and have monetary value if sold to a third-party, and WHEREAS, Gravity Renewables sells RECs generated at other hydroelectric facilities that they manage and has offered, for a fee, to provide this service to Tompkins County for the RECs generated by the Waterloo Hydroelectric Facility, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature authorizes the County Administrator or their designee to execute the term sheet and a contract amendment with Gravity Renewables that (a) establishes Gravity Renewables, Inc. as the manager of Project RECs generated by the Waterloo Hydroelectric Facility on behalf of the County; (b) allows Gravity Renewables to sell RECs on behalf of the County based on the terms supplied in the contract amendment, and (c) extends the term of the original remote net metering agreement for an additional five (5) years, through 2041, RESOLVED, further, That the proceeds of REC sales will be utilized by Tompkins County to pay down the debt service for Green Facilities Capital projects or to be added to the general fund to offset any increased costs associated with procuring renewable energy. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 18, 2023 9 Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Resolution No. 2023-93: Resolution Urging the New York State Legislature to Pass a Strong Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act and Expand the State’s Bottle Bill (ID #11601) Ms. Eckstrom said this is an effort seven years in the making and is one of the most important things municipalities need to activate. Recycling costs have skyrocketed, and this would allow a program where a producer responsibility would be implemented requiring producers/manufacturers to pay for half the costs of recycling their packaging. The bottle bill would expand to include liquor bottles and other plastics and increase the cost of return to 10 cents versus 5 cents. Mr. Brown said this is really important and thanked those who worked on this. Consumers should be pushing back on manufacturers to help pay for recycling. In response to Mr. Shurtleff, Ms. Eckstrom doesn’t know exactly what the financial impact to the County would be but it likely could be in the millions of dollars range. This law, if passed/signed, would go into effect in 2026 and the Recycling and Materials Management Department will have a new recycling contract by then. Mr. Lane said the Legislature should be in favor of asking the State to pass this bill and he thanked those who spoke in favor of this. Mr. John discussed a class he taught at Cornell University regarding plastics recycling with the assistance of Ms. Eckstrom and her team. He said this is a good step to try to do this in a more organized way by putting the cost back on the parties who produce the product. He thanked Ms. Eckstrom and her team for their assistance for his class and on this resolution. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Veronica Pillar, Member SECONDER: Daniel Klein, Vice Chair AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, packaging constitutes approximately 40 percent of the waste in New York State, and WHEREAS, local municipal governments in New York State are required to fund the management of discarded consumer packaging and to take responsibility for achieving waste diversion goals, and WHEREAS, managing packaging waste costs New York taxpayers millions of dollars annually, and WHEREAS, some packaging is not recyclable and reusable packaging options exist but are not yet incentivized for manufacturers to implement, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 18, 2023 10 WHEREAS, plastic causes serious pollution throughout its entire lifecycle, from extraction of the fossil fuels used to make it, to its manufacture, its petrochemical additives, its use, and its disposal, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County is establishing a 10-year local Solid Waste Management Plan that prioritizes strategies to reduce, reuse, recycle, and rethink waste generated in the County, and packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is directly aligned with these goals, and WHEREAS, costs paid by residents and local governments to manage packaging are, in effect, subsidies to producers that enable and encourage producers to design packaging and printed paper materials without regard to end-of-life management, and WHEREAS, the ability to design for recyclability and reuse lies with the manufacturers who create and sell products, and WHEREAS, those who produce these materials should bear the costs of managing them, and WHEREAS, enacting the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, as drafted in the NY Senate and Assembly would reduce waste, increase recycling rates, create green sector jobs, reduce toxicity in products, provide millions of dollars in savings for local governments and taxpayers, and lower greenhouse gas emissions by more than 2.3 million metric tons annually, and WHEREAS, the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act should work in tandem with and supplement New York State’s Returnable Container Act, and WHEREAS, New York’s Returnable Container Act should be modernized to reflect an expanded market of beverages, and the deposit on beverage containers should be increased to 10 cents, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That Tompkins County urges the New York State Legislature to pass and Governor Kathy Hochul to sign into law a strong and effective Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act S4246 (Senator Harckham)/A5322 (Assemblymember Glick) and an expanded and modernized Bottle Bill S237 (Senator May), RESOLVED, further, That copies of this resolution be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Senators Pete Harckham, Rachel May, and Lea Webb, and Assemblymembers Deborah Glick and Anna Kelles, and the New York State Association of Counties. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Housing and Economic Development Committee Resolution No. 2023-94: Budget Adjustment - Tourism Program 2023 (ID #11571) Ms. Champion supports this budget adjustment and appreciates everyone coming out to speak tonight. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 18, 2023 11 It was MOVED by Ms. Champion, seconded by Mr. Brown, to POSTPONE the resolution to the next meeting of the Legislature on May 2nd in order to receive counsel from the County Attorney to determine if the surplus money can be distributed to these agencies. Mr. Mezey read the following statement into the record: “To the STPB Budget Committee, “I am writing to you to share some thoughts about the issue of using some funds from the tourism budget surplus to help with what I consider emergency requests from some of our major arts organizations. I am not able to attend the meeting that was scheduled for February 22, so I am submitting my thoughts in writing. “I am aware of messages from Cinemapolis and the Kitchen Theater that say, either explicitly or implicitly, that they are in danger of going out of business soon if they do not receive an infusion of money. In the past there have been disputes about how much money should go towards arts organizations. I hope we can drop that somewhat theoretical discussion in the face of this emergency we are facing. If we lose these 2 organizations due to a theoretical principal or by citing a procedural or definitional issue, we will have failed in our mission and will have failed our community. “I have read the February 6 memo on this topic, including the 3 considerations outlined in it. To me, these considerations are somewhat besides the point. The point is that we have an emergency situation and we have the funds on hand to address that emergency. I do understand and respect procedure. However, I will remind everyone that the procedures of the STPB are self-imposed. The law authorizing the hotel tax fund and its use is so broad that there is absolutely no question that using money for helping Cinemapolis or the Kitchen Theater or any of the other arts organizations is permitted. Since we are not bound by law, then any reason given not to act is self-imposed. That would be a failure of mission. “In the memo, there are mentions of $655,000 in the current tourism budget that come from ARPA - the American Recovery Plan Act. I don’t think the February 6 memo explains these funds sufficiently. As the pandemic unfolded at the beginning, obviously hotel tax revenues dried up quickly. As a result of that, the County Legislature authorized giving $655,000 to the tourism program to keep it afloat. I’m not sure it’s relevant that County government accounted for that money by saying it was from our ARPA allocation. Except for accounting purposes, whether funds come from our ARPA allocation or from the general fund is irrelevant. “The $655,000 was an allocation from the County Legislature to the tourism budget. STPB was not eligible to directly receive ARPA money, and there was nothing in the ARPA guidelines that required the County to designate any of the money for tourism purposes. “When hotel stays in Tompkins County rebounded more quickly than expected, the $655,000 was not needed. In my mind, when someone is given money but then that money is not used, the money should be returned. Which brings me to the conclusion section of the February 6 memo. It proposes using the $655,000 to support tourism-related applications that were unsuccessful in the Community Recovery Fund program, which would include Cinemapolis and the Kitchen Theater. To me, that is not money that STPB is free to spend - it is money that should be returned to the County’s general fund. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 18, 2023 12 “At the same time, there was a huge surplus in 2022’s record-breaking hotel tax revenue. I’m hoping we can get a clearer statement of that actual dollar figure. As best I can tell from reading various sources, it is between $1 million and $1.4 million. Given this huge surplus, and given these emergency requests to help some arts organizations, I feel strongly that STPB should allocate some of that surplus to meet this emergency. “I know that we cannot bail out any organization indefinitely. There may come a time when we have to accept a new reality that these established organizations no longer have a viable model for survival. But I am not ready to accept that position yet. I will not stand by quietly while these organizations die - not on my watch. If Tompkins County were to lose Cinemapolis and the Regal theaters in the same year, imagine how the public will feel knowing that there was over a million dollars in non-property tax money sitting there to be used, and we failed to do so. “It’s possible that some of my observations and interpretations about the history and dollar figures involved are incorrect. If that is the case, I would like to be corrected soon so that I am accurate when I make future statements. “Thanks for considering my thoughts. Let me know if you have any questions or comments for me. I look forward to receiving a recommendation from STPB to use surplus moneys to keep our established arts organizations from going out of business soon. -Dan Klein” Mr. Klein explained the sole purpose for postponing this resolution was because they could not obtain a legal opinion in time. He has sent many e-mails to the Board and doesn’t believe waiting two weeks will make or break any of the organizations. Mr. Sigler was proud that the Legislature gave this money out of the County fund. These places were closed, and the County stepped in and saved them. He doesn’t want to postpone the resolution and thinks the budget is a solid budget. He is proud of this investment the County made and believes the County has received a solid return on their investment. Mr. John doesn’t believe the legal advice would change his opinion of the direction he would vote in. Ms. Koreman said the Legislature does need more information on whether this can legally be done or not. She worries about what the room tax might be next year and the years after as there may not be a surplus like this again. A roll call vote on the motion to postpone resulted as follows: Ayes - 8 (Legislators Black, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, Klein, Lane, and Shurtleff); Noes - 6 (Legislators Brooks, John, Koreman, Mezey, Pillar, and Sigler). MOTION TO POSTPONE PASSES. Mr. Troy will forward the information to Legislators as quickly as possible. Ms. Holmes assured the Legislature the information is germane to the overall County budget and therefore would not affect the budgeting process for the budget retreat next week. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 18, 2023 13 RESULT: POSTPONED [8 TO 6] Next: 5/2/2023 5:30 PM MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Daniel Klein, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Lee Shurtleff NAYS: Travis Brooks, Rich John, Anne Koreman, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Tourism Program uses funds drawn from Hotel Room Occupancy Tax to support its initiatives and activities, and WHEREAS, the proposed 2022 Tourism Program budget was drafted at a time of profound uncertainty about the recovery of the hospitality and leisure sector, and WHEREAS, tourism demand increased dramatically causing hotel room occupancy taxes collected in 2022 to surpass the amount in the budget, and WHEREAS, the Strategic Tourism Planning Board (STPB) is charged with advising the Legislature on the allocation of proceeds from the Hotel Room Occupancy Tax, and WHEREAS, STPB budget committee worked with the Tourism Program Director to develop a budget amendment to allocate the surplus, and WHEREAS, the STPB has learned that several local arts and culture organizations are facing severe financial difficulty and proposes to allocate a large portion of this funding to support the stabilization of vulnerable arts and cultural organizations, and WHEREAS, the STPB voted to recommend this budget adjustment at its March 15 meeting: o Add $30,000 to Market Evaluation for an update to the Visitor Profile Study (6475.54442) o Add $8,088 to Downtown Ambassadors (DIA) per 2023 budget request to increase cleaning capacity (6475.54442) o Add $685,000 to Arts and Cultural Organizational Development (ACOD) Grants to help stabilize vulnerable organizations (6475.54444) o Add $70,000 to Tourism Advancement Grants to restore funding to pre-pandemic levels (6475.54444) o Add $59,000 to Tourism Capital Grants to expand visitor attracting infrastructure (6475.54444) o Add $15,000 to Community Celebration Grants to restore funding to pre-pandemic levels (6475.54444) o Add $500,000 to Strategic Tourism Implementation (STI) Grants to advance goals in the Strategic Tourism Plan (6475.54497) o Add $58,000 to Convention and Visitors Bureau support multiple activities described in attachment (6475.54632), now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is authorized to make the following Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 18, 2023 14 budget adjustments for 2023: Increase Expenditure: 6475.54442 Professional Services $38,088 Increase Expenditure: 6475.54444 Development Grants $829,000 Increase Expenditure: 6475.54497 Strategic Tourism Plan $500,000 Increase Expenditure: 6475.54632 Convention and Visitors Bureau $58,000 ======= $1,425,088 Increase Revenue: 6475.41113 Room Tax $1,425,088 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II - 26 * * * * * * * * * Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, said the Committee is meeting on, April 26th at 3:00 p.m. The Committee will approve their revised bylaws. Dr. Pillar has been going through Committee goals with Vice Chair, Rachel Graham, and they will be reviewing the calendar of heritage months for proclamations as well. Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee be meeting this Thursday at 3:00 p.m. The Jail population is 65 with 3 board outs. Mr. John stated the numbers have been quite a bit higher in the last several months. Mr. Brown asked why the jail numbers keep going up. Mr. John said it seems to be a combination of things. There has been an uptick in violence and gun related crime. The County is looking at getting a grant in relation to the gun-related violence. There is also a backlog of trials. The District Attorney is scheduled all the way through September. The rest of the numbers are a combination of people on sanction from treatment courts and those held on parole/probation violations. Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the Committee met yesterday. It was a very light meeting, mostly comprised of departmental updates. Mr. Klein highlighted a few community events coming up: The Mac ‘n Cheese Bowl will be taking place on May 3rd from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. This is a Foodnet Meals on Wheels fundraiser and will be held at the Ithaca Farmers Market. The Tompkins County Office for the Aging open house is May 12th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. At 2:00 p.m., there will be a ceremony for senior volunteer awards. May is Older Americans month. The Committee’s next meeting is May 17th. The Committee will receive an update from the Department of Whole Health on tobacco enforcement and will also have a presentation from Human Services Coalition on the agency review process. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 18, 2023 15 Housing and Economic Development Committee (continued) Mr. Mezey, Chair, said the Committee met on April 5th. They received a presentation from Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) and heard from Ithaca Board of Realtors and the New York State Board of Realtors. The next meeting is scheduled for May 3rd at 3:00 p.m. Resolution No. 2023-95: Spring 2023 Community Celebration Grant Awards (ID #11548) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 0] MOVER: Greg Mezey, Member SECONDER: Michael Lane, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff ABSTAIN: Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Tompkins County has established a grant program for community celebrations that are free and open to the public, and WHEREAS, the Community Celebrations grant program supports local events that convey the unique culture and history of Tompkins County while enhancing quality of life for residents, improving understanding of local culture, and expanding contemporary culture in ways that are informative, educational, and just plain fun, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Historian provides valuable guidance for this grant program to improve our understanding of our local history, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has requested and reviewed grant applications with the advice of the Strategic Tourism Planning Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the following Community Celebrations grant awards are approved: Organization Project Title Award Municipality Brooktondale Community Center Brooktondale Apple Festival $1,500 Town of Caroline Brooktondale Community Center Gadzukes Zucchini Festival $500 Town of Caroline Enfield Community Council Inc Enfield Community Council Harvest Festival $1,500 Town of Enfield Finger Lakes Finns Celebrating Finnish- American Folkways $1,000 City of Ithaca Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 18, 2023 16 Friends of Ithaca Farmers Market Ithaca Farmers Market 50th Anniversary Celebration $2,500 City of Ithaca Groton Olde Home Days Groton Olde Home Days $1,500 Village of Groton Historic Ithaca Tompkins County 2023 Walk and Talks $1,200 Multiple/ Countywide Ithaca Youth Bureau Ithaca Youth Bureau Celebrates 75 Years of Serving the Community $2,000 City of Ithaca Lansing Events Committee Lansing Community Celebration $1,500 Town of Lansing Midstate Council for Occupational Safety & Health Essential Immigrant Workers Past and Present: A Labor Day Celebration $2,000 City of Ithaca Sciencenter Spooky Science 2023 $2,000 City of Ithaca State Theatre of Ithaca Ithaca Porchfest 2023 $2,000 City of Ithaca The Southworth Library Association Summer Groovin' in the Park $1,750 Town of Dryden Town of Newfield Newfield Old Home Days $1,500 Town of Newfield Village of Trumansburg Trumansburg's WinterFest $900 Village of Trumansburg RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or her designee shall be authorized to sign any documents related to the aforementioned projects. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-96: Spring 2023 Tourism Advancement Grant Awards (ID #11549) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 18, 2023 17 RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 0] MOVER: Greg Mezey, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff ABSTAIN: Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Tompkins County has established a grant program to support projects and marketing campaigns that attract visitors titled the Tourism Advancement Grant, and WHEREAS, Local organizations have prepared and submitted Tourism Advancement Grant applications for a variety of events, festivals, exhibits, performances, and associated promotional efforts in alignment with the Tompkins County Strategic Tourism Plan, and WHEREAS, The Tourism Advancement Grant is fully funded from the Tompkins County Hotel Room Occupancy Tax, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has requested and reviewed applications for this program and received the advice of the Strategic Tourism Planning Board, now therefore be it Organization Project Title Award Circus Culture (Village at Ithaca) Hupstate Circus Festival Free Outdoor Programming $8,000 Downtown Ithaca Alliance Ice and Lights Festival $8,000 Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival Organization Inc GrassRoots Culture Camp $5,000 Ithaca Dragon Boat Club (The History Center) Canoe Fest $2,500 Ithaca Murals (Center for Transformative Action) Guide to Ithaca's Murals $7,000 Ithaca Shakespeare Company Inc 2023 Summer Shakespeare Festival $5,000 Khuba International Farming for Freedom Trail - Passport Weekends $3,500 Sciencenter Sciencenter Website Redesign and Digital Marketing $6,000 Special Olympics New York Special Olympics New York State Summer Games $15,000 Spirit Kindred Women's Medicine Gathering (Foundation of Light) Spirit Kindred Women's Medicine Gathering $8,600 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 18, 2023 18 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the following Tourism Advancement grant awards are approved: RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or her designee shall be authorized to sign any documents related to the aforementioned projects. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting Thursday, April 20th at 9:00 a.m. The agenda includes discussions and topics range from culverts to buildings on Tioga Street. Mr. Lane attended the Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC) meeting today. Their policy committee recently implemented new automated devices for driving through work zones for the speed program. When someone drives through a work zone and if they are speeding, this new device will take a picture of the license plate and they will then receive a ticket in the mail without the need to be stopped by a police officer. Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee met on April 6th. They discussed Robert’s Rules of Order tabling versus postponing. The Committee also discussed weighted voting, as Committee member, Mr. Lane, has brought the topic forward due to the changes in the census and population. The majority of the committee decided not to move forward with this effort but Ms. Champion said Mr. Lane or any other Legislator can bring forward a member-filed resolution to pursue this if they so choose. Dominick Recckio, the County’s Communications Director, has convened a group of department heads and stakeholders to discuss the County’s website. The group is mostly gathering information at this point to see what’s necessary and what next steps may be. Mr. Brown expressed interest in being a part of the website group. Mr. Lane believes weighted voting is a constitutional issue that should be taken seriously. The County would get closer to one person, one vote with weighted voted as the deviations among districts is so vast at this time. Resolution No. 2023-97: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Terminal Pay - Information Technology Services (ID #11529) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. Tea Leaves, Inc. Ithaca Reggae Fest $7,500 Triphammer Arts Inc. Triphammer Arts Summer Concert Festival 2023 $3,500 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 18, 2023 19 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Lee Shurtleff, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Information Technology Services Department had one Information Security Compliance Officer resign effective December 15, 2022, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for terminal pay reimbursement to the Department from the Contingent Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriation for 2022: FROM: A1990.54440 Contingent Fund $29,489.77 TO: A1680.51000530 Info Sec Compliance Officer $20,454.86 A1680.58800 Fringes $9,034.91 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee (continued) Dr. Pillar, Vice Chair, said the Committee met yesterday. They received updates from the Recycling and Materials Management Department and, received and reviewed the 2022 reports from the Environmental Management Council (EMC) and Water Resources Council (WRC). Dr. Pillar said the EMC is partnering with a lot of organization on flood management efforts and she took an impromptu tour of Cornell’s cooling facility. Ms. Koreman said the EMC working on hosting the State’s EMC conference here in Ithaca in September. She hopes the County can support them with anything they may need on their effort. Additionally, Dr. Pillar reported that the EMC is actively trying to engage youth more. They are working with college-aged students but hopes to gain more traction with high school aged students as well. Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said every Legislator should have received an e-mail yesterday regarding the applications that are now included in the list of all eligible applicants. There are 35 applications. Legislators will spend this week ranking those applicants and then the MRB Group will gather all of this information, which will be dispersed with the agenda packet on April 25th. The Committee meets on May 1st at 10:30 a.m. The Committee will vote on a final package to be sent to the full Legislature later in May. If there are any questions tonight or later, Mr. Klein encouraged his colleagues to please feel free to Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 18, 2023 20 ask. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Ms. Dawson, Chair, said the Committee met on April 10th. It was a short meeting and they passed a few routine resolutions. Mr. John, Ms. Champion, and Dr. Pillar have been selected as the Legislators to work with Ms. Pulliam to develop a better system for evaluating direct report employees. Ms. Dawson thanked Mr. Braman for the outstanding job he has done as the interim Director of Finance. She has been having a phone meeting with him every Monday morning. Despite health issues he has been faced with, he has only missed one or two weeks of calls. His commitment to the County is admirable, and Ms. Dawson appreciates his dedication. Ms. Black announced the County’s annual budget retreat is next Tuesday, April 25th. She has reached out to Amos Malone, who operates the restaurant at the airport to provide dinner for Legislators at individual Legislator expense. Individual Member-Filed Resolutions There were no individual member-filed resolutions. Unfinished Business Mr. John said the Industrial Development Agency (IDA) was supposed to meet today but was short on quorum. A project went through on financing and delivered $230,000 for the community housing development fund. Minutes of Previous Meeting - April 4, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Deborah Dawson, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Currie, Champion, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Brown, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Recess Ms. Black declared recess at 7:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m. Executive Session It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Dr. Pillar and unanimously adopted by roll call vote, to enter into executive session was held in accordance with Article 7, Section 105 of the Public Officers Law, to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law; the proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property or the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, April 18, 2023 21 value thereof; and the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal of a particular person or corporation. An executive session was held at 8:00 p.m. with no anticipated action being taken thereafter. It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Ms. Champion, and unanimously adopted by roll call vote, to move out of executive session at 9:25 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Accepted 05-16-2023 Tuesday, May 2, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Public Hearing A Public Hearing on Local Law No. 2 of 2023 - A Local Law Amending Article 27 of the County Charter – Office of Workforce Development and the Employment and Training Division. Ms. Black called the public hearing to order at 5:30 p.m. She asked if anyone wished to speak on the matter. Hearing no one who wished to speak during the public hearing, Ms. Black closed the public hearing at 5:31 p.m. Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present Susan Currie Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present Daniel Klein Vice Chair Present Anne Koreman Member Present Randy Brown Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Present Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Ms. Black read the proclamation, declaring May Older Americans Month in Tompkins County. Ms. Monroe, Director, Office for the Aging, appeared remotely to accept the proclamation. She thanked the Legislature for their ongoing support of this population and announced the Department will be hosting an Open House on Friday, May 12th. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 2 Mr. Klein thanked Ms. Black for indulging him with the proclamation declaring May 8th as Grateful Dead Day in Tompkins County. He also thanked Legislature staff for providing a tie dye version of the proclamation for him. Mr. Klein said there will be an event at the State Theatre on Monday, May 8th to commemorate the concert the Grateful Dead played at Barton Hall at Cornell University in 1977. For those unable to purchase tickets, the event will also be livestreamed. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Dr. Pillar read the proclamation, declaring May as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month in Tompkins County. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black announced there would be an executive session this evening in accordance with Article 7, Section 105 of the Public Officers Law to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law; the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation; and the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property or the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Sue Perlgut and Brett Bossard spoke of the vulnerability of the arts programs and thanked the Legislature for their support of the arts. They both spoke in support of the resolution regarding the Strategic Tourism Planning Board budget. Robert Lynch, Town of Enfield, spoke about the Community Recovery Fund and the lack of funding the Town of Enfield received. He urged Legislators to support Randy Brown’s resolution to support the Town of Enfield’s re quest for tax abatement. Annika Rowland, Jane Gloudeman, Jack Turner, Lindsay Hager, Katie Sims, Eric Nord, Luc, Sabrina Leddy, and Aurora Rojer all spoke in support of FreeCAT and urging the County to make Cornell University to pay their fair share to Tompkins County Area Transit (TCAT). Lisa Hoyte, Ellis Hollow Senior Apartments resident, spoke about the conditions of the apartments and the residents there having to deal with the ongoing issues. Yamila Fournier and Graham Savio of Cornell Cooperative Extension spoke in support and on behalf of the Khuba International project under consideration for the Community Recovery Fund. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 3 Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials George McGonigal, Common Council member, said Common Council will be voting to release funds from the City’s restricted contingency fund, which was set aside to address homelessness. Nearly $74,000 of that $100,000 will be spent to lease or rent a two station portable toilet and shower trailer, which will be placed on City property. The trailer will be removed every night and taken back to the Department of Public Works (DPW). A smaller portion of the money will be spent for a dumpster. Some money has already been used to construct a fence at the Brinley Street and Cecil Malone property, which was recently cleaned up. The fence was constructed in an attempt to prevent camping in that area. The Common Council will also vote on endorsing the Tompkins Ithaca continuum of care, and to approve the City of Ithaca’s HOME-ARP allocation plan. This plan would be administered by Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency (IURA) to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability, with most of the money to be spent on supportive services. In response to Ms. Koreman, Mr. McGonigal said the City is still seeking assistance from the County in the attempt to address homelessness, but the City has already committed to spending the money they set aside during their 2023 budget year. Mr. Sigler asked about the plan for the Ithaca Police Department now that interim Chief of Police, Chief Jolie, has announced his resignation. Mr. McGonigal said the City has hired an individual to help perform a national search for a new Chief of Police. Candidates have not come forward yet and the date for the test was delayed to allow for additional candidates to apply. Chief Jolie’s resignation hurts the department. The department is already extremely understaffed, and morale is low. Mr. John is happy to hear about the progress in the west end. He asked if the proposal from working group has been adopted and if that is what is driving the decisions regarding the trailer and fences to be constructed. Mr. McGonigal said the recommendation from the working group has not been adopted yet but its close. The proposal will classify City properties regarding camping. Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Resolution No. 2023-98: Community Recovery Fund Program Awards (ID #11655) Mr. Klein, Chair, said thirteen grant applications would be awarded with this money. Ms. Black thanked Mr. Klein for leading this group. She thought it was a very fair process, allowing each Legislator to have input on the projects that would have value to the community. Mr. Brown thanked Mr. Klein for following through and thought it was a good process as well. He said it is good to see grants going to a lot of different organizations. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Vice Chair SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 4 WHEREAS, Resolution No. 272 of 2022 designated $6,535,344 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to fund the Community Recovery Fund, and WHEREAS, $510,098 of this funding was approved for the Second Wind Cottages pending Town of Newfield approvals, and WHEREAS, the Second Wind Cottages rescinded their application, and WHEREAS, the Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee carefully considered the remaining applications to redistribute these funds and are presenting their funding recommendations in the amount of $510,098 to the Tompkins County Legislature, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby accept the recommendations as listed below, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be directed to execute any agreements as may be necessary to implement the intent and purpose of this Resolution in a timely fashion, RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director be directed to make the following adjustments for fiscal year 2023: REVENUE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION 1230.44089 OTHER FEDERAL AID V $436,012 EXPENSE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION 1230.54400 PROGRAM EXPENSE $436,012 Applicant Selections Project Name Funding Based on Member Town of Ulysses Nourishing Minds and Energizing Bodies: Tru $15,000 Shortstop Deli Shortstop Deli Revitalization $50,000 South Hill School Age Program SHSAP Capital Enhancements $2,500 Town of Enfield Communication radios for the Highway Dept $26,592 Teachable Moments Daycare Operating Costs $10,000 Finger Lakes ReUse Community Resilience Through ReUse $68,444 Varna Community Association Restoring & Expanding Community Services $20,000 Caroline After School Program Rebuilding the Caroline After School Program $42,000 Fort Baptist Farm LLC Building local capacity for equitable resilience $20,000 YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County Universal Locker Room Renovation and Pool $50,110 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 5 Dryden Fiber (Town of Dryden) Dryden Fiber Expansion $75,199 Discovery Trail Kids Discover the Trail! (KDT!) program $12,000 BJM Families Together #1 BJM Families Together After School Enrichment $44,167 SEQR ACTIONS: Town of Ulysses (Not subject to SEQR) Shortstop Deli (Not subject to SEQR) South Hill School Age Program Type II-9 Town of Enfield Type II-31 Teachable Moments Daycare (Not subject to SEQR) Finger Lakes ReUse Type II-2 and Type II-31 Varna Community Association Type II-2 and Type II-31 Caroline After School Program Type II-31 Fort Baptist Farm LLC Type II-4 YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County Type II-2 Dryden Fiber (Town of Dryden) Type II-7 Discovery Trail Kids Discover the Trail! (Not subject to SEQR) BJM Families Together #1 (Not subject to SEQR) * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-99: Making a Negative Determination of Environmental Significance in Relation to Resolution No. 100 of 2023: Appropriating Funds from the Community Recovery Program for Khuba International (ID #11647) In response to Mr. Shurtleff, Mr. Klein said he has received comments from two Town of Danby residents, but he cannot predict what will happen there. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Vice Chair SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 100 of 2023, the County grants a Community Recovery Fund award to Khuba International for Uhuru Creek Farm, a cooperative farming and intentional community, and WHEREAS, Uhuru Creek Farm would establish a cooperative farm on Hornbrook Road in the Town of Danby, including construction of housing for cooperative farmers, a communal kitchen and gathering space, and a commercial kitchen, and purchase related equipment, and WHEREAS, according to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) regulations, the Tompkins County Legislature has determined that this is an Unlisted Action requiring the Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 6 completion of a Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF), and WHEREAS, the County has prepared the Short EAF and supporting documentation, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee, That Resolution No.100 of 2023 is an Unlisted Action, RESOLVED, further, That Uhuru Creek Farm, as proposed, has the potential to impact natural resources found on the site and that these potential impacts would be adequately mitigated by 1. The final project design ensuring that no buildings are located within a 100-foot buffer from the top of the bank of the on-site unnamed perennial stream nor within a 50-foot buffer from the centerline of the on-site intermittent stream; and 2. The final project design ensuring that no buildings are located within the on-site existing wetland nor within a 50-foot buffer from its edge; and 3. Vegetative buffers, fifty feet in width, being established on either side of the proposed bridge over the perennial stream as measured from impacted banks in the vicinity of the bridge crossing, RESOLVED, further, The Uhuru Creek Farm, as proposed, has the potential to be in conflict with the Town of Danby Zoning Regulations and that this potential impact would be adequately mitigated by the applicant pursuing and receiving from the Town of Danby the creation of a Planned Development District, other zoning amendment, or any required variances by the appropriate authorities in the Town of Danby, RESOLVED, further, That the Legislature hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in regard to Resolution No. 100 of 2023 SEQR ACTION: UNLISTED (Short EAF completed) * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-100: Appropriating Funds from the Community Recovery Program for Khuba International Uhuru Creek Farm (ID #11657) Mr. Brown said the previous applicants and awardees needed to have their contracts completed by a certain date and asked if the newly awarded projects were going to be given more time. Mr. Klein confirmed that the new awardees would be given additional time as there is no contract to be drawn up at this time. Mr. John expressed his uneasiness in putting this back on the Town of Danby to figure out. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 7 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Vice Chair SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Resolution No. 272 of 2022 designated $6,535,344 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds to fund the Community Recovery Fund, and WHEREAS, $510,098 of this funding was approved for the Second Wind Cottages pending Town of Newfield approvals, and WHEREAS, the Second Wind Cottages rescinded their application, and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 98 of 2023, the Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee approved $436,012 in funding for various projects, and WHEREAS, the Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee has approved $74,086 funding for the Khuba International Uhuru Creek Farm - Cooperative Farming and International Community, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed and accepted as adequate the Environmental Assessment Forms with respect to these actions, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby accept the recommendations as listed below, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be directed to execute any agreements as may be necessary to implement the intent and purpose of this Resolution in a timely fashion, RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director be directed to make the following adjustments for fiscal year 2023: REVENUE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION 1230.44089 OTHER FEDERAL AID V $74,086 EXPENSE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION 1230.54400 PROGRAM EXPENSE $74,086 SEQR ACTION: UNLISTED (Short EAF completed) * * * * * * * * * Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Mr. Mezey announced the Spring Writes Literary Festival kicks off May 3rd and runs through May 14th with workshops, performances, panels, and readings. The festival will have both Zoom and live Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 8 in person events. For more information, go to www.springrights.org <http://www.springrights.org>. This is an annual program that receives money through the community arts program. Ms. Champion encouraged all to stop over to the Friends of the Library book sale. It begins May 6thand runs through Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays for three weekends in May. Ms. Dawson encouraged residents to make future visits to the Legislature more advantageous and to come to the meetings with productive suggestions on ways Legislators can help. Legislators want to help and want to make change when they can. Mr. Lane said local government has many responsibilities; the most basic is providing police and fire services. He thanked emergency responders for doing their very best with recent fire tragedies. He also discussed local fire departments having recruitment efforts over the last week. Dr. Pillar announced that May is Mental Health Awareness month and having mental health issues is normal even though there is still stigma to talking about it. Mental health doesn’t exist in a silo. People’s mental health is affected by other things such as physical health, housing security, financial resources, etc. Every instance of every mental health issue is different and healing can be found in community and talking with loved ones. She discussed a documentary called ‘Anxious Nation’, highlighting anxiety and mental health in kids. Additionally, Dr. Pillar said there is an event on Saturday, May 13th at Stewart Park from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. called ‘Better Together.” This event is a mental health focused, free event with music, food, etc. She thanked the FreeCAT individuals for coming to speak. Mr. Brown visited the Smith School at BOCES this week, and announced their annual plant sale is on May 6th. Ms. Koreman thanked those who came to speak from the various organizations and also welcomed people to come to speak to the Legislature. People are welcome here and she encouraged them to come often. Mr. John spoke about a woman who came to speak about her son accidentally overdosing at the Public Safety Committee last year. The Committee asked themselves about what more they can do, and began to track overdose deaths more closely. 911 calls have run over average consistently for the last few years but Mr. John received some really encouraging news today. The Alcohol and Drug Council have a detox facility on Triphammer Road in Lansing and this is a substantial step forward. The facility has open access for someone to come in who may be in crisis to speak with someone. An individual can visit the facility to detox and they have a stabilization program available for up to 45 days to help someone along the road to recovery. This has been a dream for a very long time. Mr. John described this as a first call facility, and is very special. The organization is struggling to find nurses and cannot get going without them. He made a plea to the community: if you know of nurses available and looking for work, send them to the Alcohol and Drug Council. This would be very helpful to Tompkins County. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black congratulated all seniors in local high schools. May 1st was commitment day and her daughter just committed to the University of Vermont. Commitment day is a positive for so many kids, as they have not had an easy run. They started their high school careers in the height of the pandemic. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 9 Ms. Black thanked the Ithaca Fire Department as she did ride-along last week. She and the firefighters spent the first part of the day doing hazmat training and she learned how to empty a propane tank safely. At the end of the day, they got a call from Taco Bell as their ice machine was smoking. Ms. Black reiterated what Mr. John said about the Alcohol and Drug Council needing nurses. She said Cortland County is also contributing funds to the facility. Ms. Black made the following Chair’s appointments: Tompkins County Youth Services Board Becky Koenig, Town of Groton representative, term expires December 31, 2025 Workforce Development Board Steven Waight, Business Representative, term expires June 30, 2023 Reports by the County Administrator Ms. Holmes said the State budget continues to inch along toward finalization. It appears as though the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) intercept is still going to take place, though it looks like it’s going to be a three stage process. The State is going to intercept 25% of the money from counties in 2024, 50% in 2025, and 100% in 2026. The Assigned Counsel 18b rates are set to increase rates paid to attorneys from $75 to $158 per hour. The State is covering up to 50% of the cost, which has been interpreted to be 50% of the increased cost. Mr. Salisbury is sending updates as he receives them. If these estimates are accurate, it appears that there may be a cost savings to the County of about $1 million in favor of the County from the worst case scenario presented at the Budget Retreat. Ms. Holmes received an update on the congressional applications, and reminded all that this is a multi-step process. She has been informed by Senators Gillibrand and Schumer’s offices that the Tompkins County projects have made it through the first stage of the application process. The projects the County submitted were for geothermal HVAC upgrades for the Human Services Building, EV charging stations, funding toward a Center of Government building, and funding toward airport fire and rescue building. Ms. Holmes will provide updates as she hears of the status of projects. Ms. Smiley provided updates on staffing at the Community Justice Center (CJC) as well as updates on initiatives currently taking place. Report by the County Attorney Mr. Troy reported the trial he was recently involved in has concluded but the County will not have a decision for some time. Additionally, Mr. Troy reported that Suzi Cook in the Department has put in her notice of retirement. Her last day will be May 14th. The Department will be looking for a replacement thereafter. Report by the Director of Finance Mr. Braman reported auditors were on site today and the Department is slightly delayed on the audits. Just before the meeting, Ms. Scarrott and Mr. Braman were reviewing the in rem foreclosure auction list and are happy to announce that many have paid off their amounts due. The County currently has 13 properties but expects to only have 7 or 8 properties at the time of the auction. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 10 In response to Ms. Koreman, Mr. Braman said he would resend the list with the parcels listed on it. There are residential and commercial properties on the list. Mr. Lane said the County may have to take a look at the land policy at the same time as having to look at giving the proceeds to property owners in regard to foreclosure auctions. Mr. Troy said he and Ms. Mosher, Deputy County Attorney, have already started thinking about how this will work. Ms. Dawson believes the foreclosure process will be more complicated than just giving the surplus money back to the property owners and she believes it will be beyond the capabilities of the Finance Department. Mr. Shurtleff has attended foreclosure auctions for many years and said it’s astonishing that foreclosures are down to such a limited number this year. He commended the Department for their efforts in this area as it is clear that hard work was done to get to this low number. In response to Dr. Pillar, Mr. Braman said the deadline for property owners to pay or begin an installment payment plan is typically a few days before the auction. He will look into this and send the information to Legislators. The foreclosure auction is June 5th. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Lane, to add the resolution titled Establishment of 2024 County Financial Goal (ID#11662) to the agenda. A vote by a show of hands resulted as follows: Ayes - 13; Noes - 1 (Legislator Sigler). RESOLUTION ADDED TO THE AGENDA. It was MOVED by Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Brooks, to add the resolution titled 'Supporting State Enabling Legislation That Would Extend the Filing Deadline for the Enfield Community Council to File for Tax Exempt Status for the 2021 Assessment Roll' (ID#11677) to the agenda. Ms. Champion announced she would abstain from the vote for this resolution. A vote by a show of hands resulted as follows: Ayes - 12; Noes -1 (Legislator Lane); Abstention - 1 (Legislator Champion). RESOLUTION ADDED TO THE AGENDA. Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Vice Chair SECONDER: Deborah Dawson, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Currie, Champion, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Brown, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Advisory Board Appointment(s) (ID # 11580) Criminal Justice Alternatives to Incarceration (CJATI) Board Stacy Cangelosi Mike, State Certified Substance Abuse Treatment Program Representative, term expires December 31, 2025 Emergency Response Oversight Committee Gregory H. Harrington, Tompkins County Fire & EMS Representative, no set term Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 11 Air Service Board Cathy Hart, At-Large Member, term expires December 31, 2024 Chair's Appointment(s) Tompkins County Youth Services Board Becky Koenig, Town of Groton representative, term expires December 31, 2025 Workforce Development Board Steven Waight, Business Representative, term expires June 30, 2023 Resolution No. 2023-101: Award of Contract - Pavement Maintenance and Painting - Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ID #11598) WHEREAS, the Airport is able to use the current Sourcewell contract (member number 85614), and enter into a a three-year contract, with an option to renew for two additional one year periods, to provide Airfield Pavement Maintenance and Painting Services at the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, and WHEREAS, the vendor, Hi-Lite Airfield Services, LLC, located in Watertown, New York, and WHEREAS, Hi-Lite Airfield Services, LLC, will perform an Airfield assessment each year to determine the areas that need to be repainted, and WHEREAS, the Airport does not anticipate spending more than $67,500 annually for the services provided by Hi-Lite Airfield Services, LLC, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the contract be awarded to Hi-Lite Airfield Services, LLC, of Watertown, New York, and that the County Administrator or her designee be authorized to sign a three-year contract commencing on June 1, 2023, and expiring on May 31, 2026, with the option to sign an additional two-year contract, expiring May 31, 2028. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-102: Making a Negative Determination of Environmental Significance in Relation to Resolution No. 103 of 2023: Adding Parcel to Agricultural District 1 - Thomas Road, Town of Caroline (ID #11612) WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 103 of 2023 the County adds 15.25 acres of farmland at 250 Thomas Road in the Town of Caroline (Town of Caroline Tax Parcel No. 1.-1-3.5) to Tompkins County Agricultural District 1, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed and accepted as adequate the Environmental Assessment Form with respect to this action, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 12 Committee, That Resolution No. 103 of 2023 is an Unlisted Action and per the County’s SEQR Policy (Policy No. 09-33) has been referred to the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council for review, RESOLVED, further, That the Legislature hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in regard to Resolution No. 103 of 2023. SEQR ACTION: Short EAF on file with the Clerk of the Legislature * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-103: Adding Parcel to Agricultural District 1 - Thomas Road, Town of Caroline (ID #11562) WHEREAS, February has been designated as an annual one-month review period when landowner proposals for inclusion of viable agricultural lands within existing certified agricultural districts will be accepted for review and action by the Tompkins County Legislature, and WHEREAS, one landowner has requested an addition of one parcel totaling 15.25 acres to Tompkins County Agricultural District 1, and WHEREAS, this request has been reviewed and recommended for approval by the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board, and WHEREAS, the County Legislature held the required public hearing on this proposal on April 18, 2023, and WHEREAS, the County Legislature is required to act on such proposals under New York State Agriculture District Law, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy and Environmental Quality Committee, That approval is granted for the requested addition of Parcel 502000 1.-1-3.5, a 15.25 acre parcel on Thomas Road in Caroline, to the Agriculture Districts of Tompkins County. SEQR ACTION: Unlisted * * * * * * * * * Recess Ms. Black declared recess at 7:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m. Resolution No. (ID # 11677): Supporting State Enabling Legislation That Would Extend the Filing Deadline for the Enfield Community Council to File for Tax Exempt Status for the 2021 Assessment Roll (ID #11677) Following the first recess of the meeting, Ms. Black granted Mr. Brown permission to withdraw this resolution at this time. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 13 RESULT: WITHDRAWN WHEREAS, the Enfield Community Council purchased 162 Enfield Main Rd (502600 8.-2-9.10) on February 10, 2021 from Helen Hetherington, and WHEREAS, the Enfield Community Council did not file for the real property tax exemption under NYS Real Property Tax Law Section 420-a by March 1, 2021, and WHEREAS, 162 Enfield Main Rd (502600 8.-2-9.10) continued to be a taxable property on the 2021 Assessment Roll, and WHEREAS, the Enfield Community Council realized that they neglected to file the appropriate paperwork when they received a school tax bill in October 2021, and WHEREAS, the Enfield Community Council filed the appropriate paperwork with the Department of Assessment on December 1, 2021 and was subsequently granted a wholly exemption pursuant to RPTL 420-a for the 2022 Assessment Roll, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature supports New York State enabling legislation which would allow the Department of Assessment to consider the application for tax exemption status that was received on December 1, 2021 to be applicable for the 2021 Assessment Roll and would direct that the taxes paid by the Enfield Community Council to be refunded back to them by the appropriate taxing jurisdiction (Ithaca Consolidated School District = $12,018.20, Tompkins County = $2,126.60, Town of Enfield = $5,735.04, and Enfield Fire = $571.39) RESOLVED, further, That a copy of this resolution be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Senator Lea Webb, and Assemblymember Anna Kelles. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee met on April 20th. The Committee spoke about a variety of topics including the Department of Probation and Community Supervision and the fees for the cost of services. The Jail Working Group has been meeting to consider the issues of expansion or renovation of the jail or building of new facilities and the function of the jail. Work is ongoing with that group. The Public Safety Committee will meet again on Tuesday, May 23rd at 3:00 p.m. Mr. Brooks said the Jail Working Group has had one of four meetings so far. Another meeting is scheduled for next week. Focus groups have been formed with those who have lived experience and he thanked those who participated and put it together. It is important to hear from those individuals. Mr. Brooks thanked Mr. John and Mr. Lane for taking the time for this extra piece. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 14 Resolution No. 2023-104: Urging New York State to Reject Proposed Legislation S6282 Which Would Disallow County Probation Departments from Collecting Certain Fees (ID #11654) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Lee Shurtleff, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature is considering proposed legislation (S6282) to repeal and amend portions of the Executive Law and Corrections Law to eliminate the ability of County Probation Departments to charge and collect certain fees from individuals under supervision, and WHEREAS, the proposed legislation would repeal section 257-C of the Executive Law and prohibit any county or city from adopting a local law requiring individuals currently serving or who shall be sentenced to a period of probation upon conviction of any crime to pay any fee, including but not limited to an administrative fee, supervision fee, monitoring fee, testing fee, or screening fee to the local probation department with the responsibility of supervising the probationer, and WHEREAS, County Probation Departments play a crucial role in maintaining safe communities and reducing recidivism by providing a spectrum of services in both the criminal and juvenile justice systems that New York State has determined meet the public policy requirements for assessment, supervision and rehabilitation of offenders, and WHEREAS, probation is the sanction of choice in New York, with more offenders under supervision of county Probation Departments than are in state prisons and on parole combined, and with recent changes in New York State Law related to the imposition of bail and pretrial detention, the reliance upon probation services has only trended upward and will continue to do so, and WHEREAS, in determining the fees due and collected from an individual under supervision, the Tompkins County Probation Department takes ability to pay into account, with a progressive fee structure and limitations that prevent nonpayment serving as the basis for a Violation of Probation Petition, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Probation Department is a vital collaborator in our LOCAL criminal justice system that involves an integrated approach with not only police agencies, prosecutors, defense council, the courts, and Jail, but also our treatment courts and options for alternatives to incarceration that are best in class in New York State, and depends upon local control, and WHEREAS, while presumably implicit in the proposed legislation is the assumption that imposing some share of the cost of probation services on the offender is an unnecessary and unfair imposition of financial penalties upon individuals involved in the criminal justice system, doing so is an unnecessary imposition of State control to micro-manage local supervision, and WHEREAS, the limited charges assessed provide a demonstration of personal accountability for their actions, and correspond with established systems of restorative justice integral to our local criminal justice system, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 15 WHEREAS, while maintaining this New York State public policy where probation services are integrated within the criminal justice system, and requiring those services to be provided through county Probation Departments, New York State funding for Probation Departments is at a critical low, with State Aid to localities dropping from 49.6% in 1990 to approximately 11% in 2022, and WHEREAS, this proposed legislation would further erode New York State’s commitment to the value that probation services provide within communities, and WHEREAS, it is unclear why the cost of this New York State public policy that is currently covered in part by these fees should be entirely transferred to the local taxpayer who was not involved in the underlying criminal offense, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the New York State Legislature should reject this proposed Legislation, and instead increase state aid to probation departments in recognition of the vital work Probation Officers engage in within their communities, RESOLVED, further, That if the New York State Legislature determines to remove the ability of probation departments to pass a portion of the costs of services on to offenders, and to supersede local determinations of appropriate methods and functions of their Probation Departments, then New York State should provide funding to the counties to replace this State mandated funding cut, RESOLVED, further, That a copy of this resolution be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Senators Pete Harckham, Rachel May, and Lea Webb, and Assemblymembers Deborah Glick and Anna Kelles, and the New York State Association of Counties. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-105: Amending Resolution No. 38 of 2023 -Appropriation from Contingent Fund to Implement 2022 Workplan of the Community Justice Center (ID #11568) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Lee Shurtleff, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, this Legislature has by Resolution No. 38 of 2023, authorized The Community Justice Center (CJC) to allocate County funding for use in 2022 to implement the 2022 Workplan in calendar year 2023, and WHEREAS, the previously approved resolution provided anticipated funding that included funds that were approved by the Legislature, but due to an administrative error, the Contingent fund allocation Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 16 is incorrect, and the anticipated amounts need to be amended, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Contingent Fund Allocation be corrected from $315,000 to $177,500 as follows: Decrease Account: EXPENSE A1990.54400 Contingency Fund  $177,500             Increase Accounts:                 REVENUE: A1237.42797 Other Local Govt $ 57,500 A8020.42797 Other Local Govt $ 80,000 TOTAL: $ 137,500 EXPENSE: A1237.54442               Professional Services $ 95,000 A1237.54400 Program Expense $ 5,000 A1237.54412 Travel/Training $ 55,000 A8020.54442 Professional Services $ 160,000 TOTAL $ 315,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the Committee will meet on May 15th and he reviewed upcoming agenda topics. Housing and Economic Development Committee Mr. Mezey, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting May 3rd at 3:00 p.m. He reviewed agenda topics at this time. Mr. Mezey said the June Committee meeting will have conversation around homelessness, and the Homeless Services Coordinator for the County will start later this month. Resolution No. 2023-94: Budget Adjustment - Tourism Program 2023 (ID #11571) Mr. Troy provided his opinion on the matter. Ms. Dawson encouraged the Strategic Tourism and Planning Board (STPB) to put more into their reserves for next budget season. Mr. John agreed that the Board’s reserves need more attention. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 17 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Greg Mezey, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Tourism Program uses funds drawn from Hotel Room Occupancy Tax to support its initiatives and activities, and WHEREAS, the proposed 2022 Tourism Program budget was drafted at a time of profound uncertainty about the recovery of the hospitality and leisure sector, and WHEREAS, tourism demand increased dramatically causing hotel room occupancy taxes collected in 2022 to surpass the amount in the budget, and WHEREAS, the Strategic Tourism Planning Board (STPB) is charged with advising the Legislature on the allocation of proceeds from the Hotel Room Occupancy Tax, and WHEREAS, STPB budget committee worked with the Tourism Program Director to develop a budget amendment to allocate the surplus, and WHEREAS, the STPB has learned that several local arts and culture organizations are facing severe financial difficulty and proposes to allocate a large portion of this funding to support the stabilization of vulnerable arts and cultural organizations, and WHEREAS, the STPB voted to recommend this budget adjustment at its March 15 meeting: o Add $30,000 to Market Evaluation for an update to the Visitor Profile Study (6475.54442) o Add $8,088 to Downtown Ambassadors (DIA) per 2023 budget request to increase cleaning capacity (6475.54442) o Add $685,000 to Arts and Cultural Organizational Development (ACOD) Grants to help stabilize vulnerable organizations (6475.54444) o Add $70,000 to Tourism Advancement Grants to restore funding to pre-pandemic levels (6475.54444) o Add $59,000 to Tourism Capital Grants to expand visitor attracting infrastructure (6475.54444) o Add $15,000 to Community Celebration Grants to restore funding to pre-pandemic levels (6475.54444) o Add $500,000 to Strategic Tourism Implementation (STI) Grants to advance goals in the Strategic Tourism Plan (6475.54497) o Add $58,000 to Convention and Visitors Bureau support multiple activities described in attachment (6475.54632), now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is authorized to make the following budget adjustments for 2023: Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 18 Increase Expenditure: 6475.54442 Professional Services $38,088 Increase Expenditure: 6475.54444 Development Grants $829,000 Increase Expenditure: 6475.54497 Strategic Tourism Plan $500,000 Increase Expenditure: 6475.54632 Convention and Visitors Bureau $ 58,000 ======= $1,425,088 Increase Revenue: 6475.41113 Room Tax $1,425,088 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II - 26 * * * * * * * * * Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee has met twice since the last Legislature meeting. The regular Committee meeting was held on April 20th and then a special meeting was held on April 25th. The Committee spent a lot of time talking about downtown facilities. Ms. Holmes provided information on the properties on the corner of Tioga Street stating the Key Bank lease expires in August 2023 and the professional law office building lease expires February 2024. Mr. Brown said the Committee is also looking into what would be needed to make those buildings usable for County purposes. Resolution No. 2023-106: Amendment of the 2023 Tompkins County Budget to Reflect Appropriation of 2023-2024 Budgets for the Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council and Authorization to Implement the Amendment (ID #11597) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Tompkins County serves as the Host Agency for the Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council, the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Ithaca-Tompkins County area, and WHEREAS, the County has a contract with the New York State Department of Transportation to provide funding for the Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council through grants provided by the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration, and WHEREAS, the Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council has grant authorizations for its Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 19 2023-2024 fiscal year, beginning April 1, 2023, and ending March 31, 2024, in the amounts of $375,218 from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and $49,468 from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and WHEREAS, the Policy Committee of the Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council has adopted resolution 2023-01, APPROVAL OF THE 2023-2024 ITHACA-TOMPKINS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL OPERATING BUDGET, which requests that the Host Agency (Tompkins County) take the appropriate actions to fully implement said operating budget, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the budgets for the Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council, as presented in "ATTACHMENT A" to this resolution, be amended in the 2023 Tompkins County budget and that the County Finance Director be authorized to expend such funds for the period from April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 ATTACHMENT A 2023-2024 ITCTC Operating Budget CODE DESCRIPTION 23-24 FHWA 23-24 FTA 23-24 TOTAL REVENUES: .4959 FEDERAL AID GRANT $360,2184 $49,468 $409,686 REPROGRAMMED FUNDS $15,000 $0 $15,000 TOTAL REVENUES $375,218 $49,468 $424,686 EXPENSES: COMBINED SALARIES 201,698 27,244 228,943 .8800 FRINGE 98,549 13,632 112,182 .2206 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 500 500 1,000 .2210 OTHER EQUIPMENT 1,000 0 1,000 .2214 FURNITURE & FIXTURES 241 259 500 .2230 COMPUTER SOFTWARE 400 0 400 .4303 OFFICE SUPPLIES 200 550 750 .4330 PRINTING 500 0 500 .4332 BOOKS/PUBLICATIONS 500 0 500 .4342 FOOD 500 0 500 .4400 PROGRAM EXPENSE 58,304 0 58,304 .4402 LEGAL ADVERTISING 250 500 750 .4412 TRAVEL/TRAINING 4,392 1,608 6,000 .4414 LOCAL MILEAGE 583 800 1,383 .4416 PROFESSIONAL DUES 600 0 600 .4424 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 1,500 0 1,500 .4425 SERVICE CONTRACTS 1,200 0 1,200 .4432 RENT 500 0 500 .4442 PROFESSIONAL SRVC FEES 0 1,875 1,875 .4452 POSTAGE SERVICES 50 750 800 .4472 TELEPHONE 250 750 1,000 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 20 .4618 INTERDEPART CHARGE 3,500 1,000 4,500 TOTAL EXPENSES $375,218 $49,468 $424,686 * * * * * * * * * Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee is meeting May 4th at 10:00 a.m. The Committee will review a number of policies, discuss additional sections of Roberts Rules of Order and the Department of Weights and Measures. Resolution No. 2023-107: Resolution to Adopt Local Law No. 2 of 2023 - A Local Law Amending Article 27 of the Tompkins County Charter to Implement Restructure of the Division of Employment & Training (Office of Employment and Training) (ID #11471) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Greg Mezey, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, in 2022, the departures of the Director of Tompkins County Workforce Development (WD) and the Director of the Office of Employment & Training (OET) necessitated review of the current organizational structure of the Office of Workforce Development, and WHEREAS, WD staff leadership and the Tompkins County Workforce Development Board Executive Committee, in consultation with New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL), have proposed an organizational structure that would eliminate the position of OET Director, and more closely align the organizational structure of the Employment & Training Division with that of the Office of Workforce Development to include: · One Director responsible for the management and oversight of WD programs and functions; · One Deputy Director responsible for WD program monitoring and compliance; · One Deputy Director responsible for the Employment & Training Division who is appointed by and reports to the Director; · A One Stop Operator that reports to the Executive Committee of the Workforce Development Board, as dictated by regulations of NYS DOL, and WHEREAS, the proposed reorganization will lead to greater efficiencies and effectiveness while saving the County an estimated $36,000.00 in salary and fringe annually, and WHEREAS, in order to effectuate the reorganization, the Tompkins County Charter must be amended to reflect the changes, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 21 WHEREAS, Article 27, Sections 3 and 4 of the Charter governing the Office of Workforce Development have been amended and now encompass the provisions of said reorganization, and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Tompkins County Legislature on May 2, 2023, to hear all persons interested in proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2023, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel, the Government Operations, and the Housing and Economic Development Committees, That the reorganization of the Employment and Training Division within the Office of Workforce Development be implemented, and RESOLVED, further, That Local Law No. 2 of 2023 - A Local Law Amending Article 27 of the Tompkins County Charter to reflect the reorganization of the Employment & Training Division (Office of Employment & Training) shall be adopted upon the permanent appointment of the Executive Director of Workforce Development, and RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature shall publish in the official newspaper of the County a notice of adoption containing a synopsis of said local law and shall within twenty days file one certified copy in the Office of the County Clerk, and one copy with the Secretary of State. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Koreman, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The next meeting is May 15th at 10:00 a.m. The Committee will be rescheduling its June meeting as it falls on Juneteenth. Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee (continued) Mr. Klein, Chair, said the Committee discussed what would happen, moving forward, if more money were to become available for additional awards. The Committee decided to use the spreadsheet method like the most recent round of awards. The Committee also discussed timelines and deadlines for the new awardees. Ms. Koreman added that the Committee decided to use the spreadsheet method for grants up to $250,000. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 22 Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Resolution No. 2023-108: Endorsing State Legislation A6591 and S6276 - Extending Existing Sales and Use Tax Authority of the County of Tompkins (ID #11652) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Rich John, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins has had the authority to enact an additional one percent of sales and use taxation since December 1, 1992, and has enacted such tax, and WHEREAS, this authority has been exercised since that date and expires November 30, 2023, and WHEREAS, this Legislature by Resolution No. 86 of 2023 requested the members of the New York State Senate and Assembly who represent Tompkins County to sponsor and support legislation extending this authority beyond November 30, 2023, and they have done so and have introduced A6591/S6276 “AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the authorization of the County of Tompkins to impose an additional one percent of sales and compensating use taxes" that extends this authority to November 30, 2025, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That this Legislature endorses and requests State approval of legislation known as A6591 and S6276, and urges its elected representatives in the Senate and the Assembly to support this legislation. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-109: Establishment of 2024 County Financial Goal (ID #11662) Mr. Sigler believed a “soft hiring freeze” was discussed and thought Legislators had agreed to meet again in June, after the State budget allows a better sense on what might be coming. He believes there isn’t enough information to do this at this time. Ms. Dawson replied, saying the potential of a hiring freeze was floated but not determined. Mr. John thinks there needs to be further conversation here. The amount of uncertainty with this year’s budget is more than years previous. New York State has a tax cap, and the State says counties should stay under tax cap, but this proposed cap goes over due to State action. He welcomes a further meeting, perhaps toward the end of June to potentially refine this goal. Mr. Brown believes revenues are good, fund balances are more than significant, and this increase is ridiculous. Ms. Koreman thought Legislators had reach consensus to wait a month to come up with a target, Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 23 and she is surprised to see this resolution now. Ms. Holmes provided clarification on this. What is in the resolution as is, is the maintenance of effort budget to keep the County going. County Administration needs the authorization of this resolution to move ahead with the budget process. If Administration were to wait to get that direction in June, the budget process would be a couple of months behind. This percentage within the resolution is not a definite, rather a starting point. Mr. Mezey doesn’t like the resolution but recognizes that it starts the process. This is a multi- month process that will have a lot of discussion around it. He doesn’t like the number that’s there but understands the importance of the process. He reminded everyone that this resolution does not pass a tax levy increase at this time or at that percentage. Mr. Lane said the State did this to the County; the State doesn’t have a real property tax, but they get around that by requiring State mandates of the various counties that must be paid for and that funding comes from the taxpayers. Mr. Klein said the approximate $1 million that the County may be “getting” from the State for Assigned Counsel rates and enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) is about a 2% decrease to the levy set in this resolution. Mr. Holmes would like to meet with the Legislature again in late May. RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 2] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Michael Lane, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff NAYS: Randy Brown, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the County Administrator has requested the Legislature to establish a tax-levy guideline to use in working with Departments and preparing the recommended budget for 2024, and WHEREAS, it is currently estimated that the 2024 property tax cap imposed on all local governments and school districts by New York State would be approximately 3.35% for Tompkins County, which is equivalent to approximately $1.14 million over the 2023 property tax levy, and WHEREAS, as of April 25, 2023, the County Administrator estimates that a 5.53% increase in the County’s property tax levy, which is equivalent to $2.90 million of the 2023 tax levy, will support a maintenance-of-effort budget for all County departments as well as addressing certain other critical needs and priorities, and WHEREAS, it is recognized that the County’s fiscal policy allows departments and agencies to request funding in excess of their 2024 spending targets via an “Over-Target Request,” thereby allowing the Legislature to consider exceeding the County Administrator’s Recommended Budget in the event that compelling reasons to expand or maintain a program or service are presented, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 24 WHEREAS, it is estimated that, if the 5.53% property tax-levy increase is met, then the additional cost on a $249,000 median-value Tompkins County home will be approximately $99 per year, an increase from approximately $1,271 to approximately $1,370, and WHEREAS, it is acknowledged that certain economic and fiscal conditions remain volatile and may improve or deteriorate prior to the introduction of the formal 2024 Recommended Budget in the fall and that the tax cap estimate may change as more precise information becomes available, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature directs the County Administrator to establish departmental and agency spending targets and develop a 2024 operating and capital budget that can be supported with a property tax levy that is 5.53% above the 2023 level. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, said the Committee met on April 26th and spoke about goals for the year. A small group was assigned to go back over the results from the past climate survey and progress that had been made prior to the departure of the Chief Equity and Diversity Officer. The Committee’s next meeting is June 28th at 3:00 p.m. Minutes of Previous Meeting - April 18, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Rich John, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Currie, Champion, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Brown, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Recess Ms. Black declared recess at 8:38 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m. Executive Session It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Brown, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands, to enter into executive session in accordance with Article 7, Section 105 of the Public Officers Law to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law; the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation; and the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property or the Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 2, 2023 25 proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. An executive session was held at 8:50 p.m. with no anticipated action being taken thereafter. It was MOVED by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Ms. Dawson, and unanimously adopted, to move out of executive session at 10:22 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:22 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Approved 06-06-2023 Tuesday, May 16, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Public Hearing A Public Hearing for 2023 New York State Community Development Block Grant Assistance Ms. Black called the public hearing to order at 5:30 p.m. She asked if anyone present wished to speak. Mr. Benman, Department of Planning and Sustainability provided information on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. People can submit comments to him up to 48 hours after this hearing. Mr. Lane thanked Mr. Benman for the information and asked if any of the money can be used to rehab manufactured homes in mobile home parks, as these homes are the basic housing for a lot of rural individuals. Mr. Benman said no, but there is separate CDBG funding for the purpose of repairing or replacing the manufactured home as long as the homeowner owns the land. Ms. Delia Yarrow from Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) is currently working on grants to assist with accessibility for seniors but not guaranteed. Mr. Lane said he is sad about this, and the County needs to get help for those families. Mr. Sigler said he recently went on a tour of Compass, a new neighborhood owned by INHS, in Trumansburg. He asked Ms. Yarrow to confirm that these were manufactured homes in that neighborhood. Ms. Yarrow confirmed this and said CDBG monies are being used to replace three units within that park. Ms. Black asked again if anyone would like to speak during the public hearing. Hearing no one, the public hearing was closed at 5:40 p.m. Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:42 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present Susan Currie Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Excused Rich John Member Present Daniel Klein Vice Chair Remote Anne Koreman Member Present Randy Brown Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 2 Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Present Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Mr. Shurtleff read the proclamation, declaring the month of May as Building Safety month in Tompkins County. Mr. Shurtleff introduced Marty Mosely from the Town of Ithaca to accept the proclamation. Mr. Mosely accepted the proclamation and thanked the Legislature for the recognition. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Ms. Black read the proclamation, declaring Monday, May 29th as Memorial Day. J.R. Clairborne, Director, Veteran’s Services, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Legislature for the recognition of the day. Mr. Clairborne said Memorial Day is a time to pause and remember those who have served and to take the time to honor their families, as no one member serves by themselves. He thanked the City crews and the County Probation Department for maintaining the memorial in Dewitt Park. He spoke of the recent defamation of the memorial and thanked those who have worked to clean it up. It is a tragedy when someone decides to deface a memorial. Mr. Lane thanked Mr. Clairborne for his words and said those who deface a monument to those who are fallen are shallow. Mr. Lane took a moment to recognize the poppies on Legislator’s desks this evening, which are in honor of disabled Veterans. He is glad to have a poppy and be able to wear it. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black announced there would be no executive session this evening. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black read the following statement into the record: “Tompkins County has always prided itself in being a caring, accepting, and open community. As we observed during the pandemic, we have the tools and people to manage an emergency, coordinate with partners, and communicate with our community. “In the future, Tompkins County may be in a position to welcome asylum seekers. If given the opportunity, we would do so with coordinated resources and open communication with the State, local partners, and our community. “Tens of thousands of asylum seekers have been transported from the southern U.S. to New York City over the past several months. The City says that few resources remain available to house newcomers. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 3 “After calls from other Counties for more communication and coordination with the City and State, the Governor says that her team is working to first increase resources in New York City. They are also considering options where some asylum seekers may be relocated to more welcoming communities upstate. “Plans are in development for if we were to receive asylum seekers. Our Administration, Emergency Response, Social Services, and Sheriff’s Department staff are working diligently and staying informed on the issues as they develop. We are fortunate to have a caring community with so much goodwill. “As with any challenge or opportunity, we rely on our residents, businesses, religious organizations and not-for-profits to work with us to ensure safe and positive outcomes - I expect the same if we were to welcome asylum seekers. “Right now, as we await more information, we’re asking the community to be patient. If we are to receive asylum seekers we would commit to as robust and compassionate accommodations as we are able to offer. In any case we would only be able to effectively welcome a limited number of asylum seekers. We’re in coordination with relevant community partners on how we might house and deliver services to these individuals. “I want to be very transparent with the fact that actions to potentially house asylum seekers come as our local homelessness issue is growing. We acknowledge that. “Regardless of how this plays out, we can no longer endlessly debate proposals and leave those in need and unhoused without actions to ensure stable housing and effective services. I would challenge us to consider comparably rapid brainstorming, leadership, and political will to house people in Tompkins County. Yes, it’s complicated - but it’s also possible. “The United States has an imperfect immigration and asylum system. Regardless of delays and inaction at the State and Federal levels, welcoming communities like ours can do our small part to offer safe harbor. As with many things in government this is about balance and creating a community where people feel safe, cared for, and each person can contribute. “As we navigate uncertain times, our goal as a county government will be focused on transparent and timely communication to our constituents. We continue to look to our highly qualified staff for information and direction. “In closing, those who seek asylum in Tompkins County will be welcomed as our new neighbors.” Ms. Black had no Chair's appointments. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Zachary Winn, City of Ithaca, spoke in opposition to the proposed resolution regarding unsanctioned encampments, stating they are open drug clans. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 4 Robert Lynch, Town of Enfield Councilperson, announced the Rhubarb Festival is taking place on May 20th at the Enfield Community Center. He also asked for Legislature support of the resolution concerning the back taxes owed by the Enfield Community Center. Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials Jorge DeFendini, Common Council member, said the City of Ithaca endorsed the plan to end homelessness in the County. A draft policy regarding homelessness will be introduced for a vote to go back to Committee in June following conversations with community stakeholders. The City released funds for amenities for homeless populations and approved a resolution to authorize a potential increase in the Police Chief salary, in an attempt to create a more permanent solution in the reimagining public safety process. In response to Mr. Sigler, Mr. DeFendini said there will not be a vote on the camping policy tomorrow as Common Council is waiting for feedback on how enforcement would work to not criminalize homelessness. Mr. Sigler read an article in the Fingerlakes Times that the City had decided not to go forward with doing away with the police department and wanted to know if there was any truth behind that. Mr. DeFendini said the City was never considering abolishing the police department. Mr. Brown said the City cleaned up a big area of the homeless encampments earlier this year and asked if there are any other plans for additional clean up on other sites. Mr. DeFendini said yes, but the main focus is figuring out long-term plans for the homelessness in the City. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Mr. Shurtleff announced that May 26th is Poppy Day and said this is celebrated in countries around the world, with poppies becoming the national symbol of sacrifice. He made a donation to the American Legion on behalf of the Legislature. Mr. Mezey said May 20th is Connect the Trails fest, which will officially connect the Dryden Rail Trail and East Hill Recway at Game Farm Road. The Town of Dryden and Town of Ithaca were instrumental in putting this together. There is more information to be found at www.drydenrailtrail.org, under the events tab. Game Farm Road will be closed for a short period of time and Mr. Mezey commended Mr. Smith of the Highway Department and his team for making this a priority. Ms. Koreman thanked Mr. Shurtleff for making a donation on behalf of the Legislature. She acknowledged the number of mass shootings that have taken place in the United States so far in 2023, stating there have been 202 mass shootings. Ms. Koreman recently attended a rally on the commons in support of Starbucks workers. The Starbucks locations in Ithaca were the first in the U.S. to fully unionize and Starbucks is subsequently closing those stores. Additionally, she announced that school board and school budget voting is taking place for most school districts throughout the County today. The Village of Trumansburg is hosting their annual rubber duck race, hosted by Trumansburg Rotary, May 20th at noon. Community wide garage sales are taking place that day as well. Mr. John thanked Mr. Mezey for mentioning the Rail Trail event. He was out on the trail this past weekend and it is beautiful. Mr. John thanked Mr. Clairborne for his comments regarding the memorial in Dewitt Park. He saw an article regarding the damage done to the memorial in Dewitt Park and he can’t imagine how much anguish there is for a family to see that. He would love to see the County do more to catch the individuals responsible for defacing the memorial, as well as other works of art throughout the community, and hold them accountable for the damages they are doing. He thinks this is important public Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 5 safety work. Mr. Brown responded to a public comment, stating that he plans to request the resolution for the Enfield Community Council be pulled following discussions with the County Attorney. Mr. Lane spoke about the Ethics Advisory Board and the issue that came before them regarding the City of Ithaca. He commended Mr. John, who Chairs the Ethics Advisory Board, and the rest of the Board for the work done and thanked Mr. John, again, for stepping aside from the vote that took place by the Board. Mr. Klein shared an article in Tompkins County Weekly regarding fellow Legislator Lee Shurtleff, and he encouraged all to read it. Mr. Klein enjoys working with Mr. Shurtleff and he is happy to have him on the Legislature. After reading the article, Mr. Klein appreciates working with Mr. Shurtleff even more. Dr. Pillar thanked Mr. Clairborne and Mr. John for commenting on the importance of the war memorial in Dewitt Park and how important it is to the families of those who have died in war. It is unfortunate that someone defaced the memorial. She cautioned against painting a picture of what the individuals who are defacing murals or memorials may look like. She believes it’s sometimes those individuals being asocial, not harming community, and those that may not have a better avenue afforded to them to express themselves. There is some fluidity between public art that is condoned versus that which is not condoned. She asked for people to envision what it might be like for someone to not have to die in order to be on a memorial or on a permanent figure. Mr. Sigler said public art in New York State is protected; if it is defaced then a person is robbing the artist of their First Amendment right. Mr. Brooks appreciates Dr. Pillar’s opinion, though he is someone who has worked really hard with Black Hands Universal to have a Black Lives Matter mural done, only to have it defaced that evening. The community was very upset. He has been working with local teens for the last 15 years teaching young kids that street art is a beautiful thing. The narrative was changed in the community on what street art is and that its beautiful. If someone can just spray paint over it, that’s disheartening. Dr. Pillar clarified that she did not mean that we should let people spray paint wherever they want, but stopping that should not just be a matter of tracking people down and punishing them but offering them better avenues for expression. There has to be a better way to do that. Reports by the County Administrator Ms. Holmes said County Administration has been engaging with community partners regarding a potential migrant situation in the County. The Department has been receiving more information regarding the State budget and is using this information to update the County’s 2024 budget projections, which will be shared at the follow-up Budget Retreat at the end of May. The County’s new homeless services coordinator began yesterday and the Legislature will be hearing more from her in the future. Report by the County Attorney Ms. Mosher, Deputy County Attorney, had no report. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 6 Report by the Director of Finance Ms. Scarrott reported that the in rem tax foreclosure auction is now down to eight parcels to be auctioned off. She sent out an updated list of properties prior to the meeting. The Department has been working hard on the year-end audit as well. The Department held the annual Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation (TASC) meeting on May 12th and all of the corresponding state reports have been submitted. Ms. Koreman thanked Ms. Scarrott for the updated list of foreclosures. She visited one parcel in the Town of Ulysses to reach out to see if there were any ways to help that individual, but unfortunately there is not. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda It was MOVED by Ms. Koreman, seconded by Mr. Mezey, and unanimously adopted by roll call vote, to add to the agenda the resolution titled ‘Approving Clean Energy Communities (CEC) Grant Application Authorizing Letter of Commitment' (ID#11692). MOTION CARRIED. It was MOVED by Ms. Champion, seconded by Mr. Brooks, and unanimously adopted by roll call vote, to add to the agenda the resolution titled ‘Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Rural Libraries' (ID#11703). MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Mezey was granted permission to withdraw from the agenda the resolution titled ‘Authorization to Issue a Request For Proposals to Expand Broadband Access' (ID#11643). Mr. Brown was granted permission to withdraw from the agenda the resolution titled ‘Supporting State Enabling Legislation That Would Extend the Filing Deadline for the Enfield Community Council to File for Tax Exempt Status for the 2021 Assessment Roll' (ID#11677). Resolution No. (ID # 11643): Authorization to Issue a Request For Proposals to Expand Broadband Access (ID #11643) RESULT: WITHDRAWN NOT FINAL Next: 6/6/2023 5:30 PM * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. (ID # 11677): Supporting State Enabling Legislation That Would Extend the Filing Deadline for the Enfield Community Council to File for Tax Exempt Status for the 2021 Assessment Roll (ID #11677) RESULT: WITHDRAWN NOT FINAL Next: 6/6/2023 5:30 PM * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 7 Consent Agenda The consent agenda was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Travis Brooks, Member SECONDER: Amanda Champion, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Currie, Champion, John, Klein, Koreman, Brown, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler EXCUSED: Dawson Resolution No. 2023-110: Scheduling a Public Hearing for New York State (NYS) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) #1144WS131-20, Septic Upgrade Program (ID #11696) WHEREAS, the New York State (NYS) Office of Community Renewal awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds to Tompkins County in fiscal year 2020 to repair and replace onsite wastewater treatment facilities (septic systems), and WHEREAS, The CDBG program requires the County to hold a public hearing during the grant implementation period in order to provide details with respect to the program and program progress, solicit comments with respect to funded activities and program administration, and answer questions with respect to the CDBG program and grant activities, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County is nearing a 75% expenditure rate on program funds, which is a milestone for holding a public hearing on the program, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That a public hearing regarding NYS CDBG Septic Upgrade Program grant #1144WS131-20 be held at the County Legislature meeting scheduled for June 6, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is authorized to place proper notice of this public hearing in the official newspaper of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-111: Tompkins Outdoors 2023 Grant Awards (ID #11600) WHEREAS, gorges and waterfalls define the landscapes of Tompkins County and attract the attention of visitors and locals alike, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation experiences on Cayuga Lake, hiking trails, and parks, and WHEREAS, the Strategic Tourism Planning Board identified outdoor recreation as a priority following the 2019 visitor profile study, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 8 WHEREAS, the Tompkins Outdoors Grant program was developed in response to goals in the 2018 Outdoor Recreation Tourism Implementation Plan and the Strategic Tourism Plan: 2021-2027, and, WHEREAS, investments in expanded capacity for local organizations that support our county’s outdoor recreation sector are expected to generate tourism and economic development, and WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Sustainability has reviewed applications from organizations for the Tompkins Outdoors Grants for 2023 with the advice of the Strategic Tourism Planning Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the following Tompkins Outdoors Grants be awarded in 2023: Organization Award Discover Cayuga Lake $15,000 Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) $ 8,906 Finger Lakes Land Trust $15,000 Friends of Stewart Park $14,000 Friends of the Ithaca Youth Bureau: Ithaca Bike Rental $ 7,094 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or her designee is authorized to sign any agreements related to these projects. SEQR ACTIONS: II-1 (Friends of Stewart Park) II-8 (Friends of Stewart Park) II-26 (Downtown Ithaca Alliance, Finger Lakes Land Trust, and Discover Cayuga Lake) II-31 (Friends of the Ithaca Youth Bureau) II-39 (Finger Lakes Land Trust) * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-112: Authorizing a Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. c of 2023 - A Local Law to Amend the Tompkins County Charter Article 18 - Department of Weights and Measures (ID #11634) WHEREAS, an amendment of the County Charter is necessary in order to revise the language effectuating a reorganization of the Department of Weights and Measures, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and Facilities and Infrastructure Committees, That a public hearing be held before the Tompkins County Legislature in the Legislative Chambers of the Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Building, 121 East Court Street, Ithaca, New York, on June 6, 2023, at 5:30 o’clock in the evening thereof concerning proposed Local Law No. c of 2023 - A Local Law Amending Article 18 of the Tompkins County Charter to reflect the reorganization of the Department of Weights and Measures. At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter will be heard concerning the same, Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9 RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to place proper notice of such public hearing in the official newspaper of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-113: Transportation Budget Line Item Transfers (ID #11686) WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Sustainability has acquired from the Department of Social Services the Transportation Planning Program, functional units 5630 and 5631, and WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services’ Transportation Planning Program has one person retiring from the position of Chief Transportation Planner, and WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Sustainability has filled a new title of Chief Transportation Officer to implement the Transportation Planning Program and is proposing adding a Transportation Planner and a Principal Account Clerk/Typist to administer these increasingly complex transportation programs, and WHEREAS, these changes will allow for better oversight of the subrecipients and third-party vendors of transportation programs, and provide high levels of customer service and improve communication and personal interaction and oversight regarding these and other types of programs and benefits offered through the County, and WHEREAS, the Federal and State allocation to Tompkins County has increased in 2023 by $133,315 to cover these additional expenses at 80% Federal funding, 10% State funding, and 10% local match, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the Finance Director is hereby directed to make the following adjustment to the 2023 operating budget. REVENUE FROM TO DIFF A5631.43594 MASS TRANSIT $ 78,742 $ 97,146 $ 18,404 A5631.44594 FED AID MASS TRANSIT $634,255 $749,166 $114,911 Total $712,997 $846,312 $133,315 EXPENSE FROM TO DIFF A5631.51000 REGULAR PAY $113,013 $ ($113,013) A5631.51000049 PROJECT ASSISTANT $ $ 12,000 $ 12,000 A5631.51000171 CHIEF TRAN PLANNER $ 84,777 $ 56,313 ($28,464) A5631.51000462 Chief Transportation Officer $ $ 70,391 $ 70,391 A5631.51000464 Transportation Planner I or II $ $ 37,516 $ 37,516 A5631.51000673 Principal Account Clerk $ $ 34,216 $ 34,216 a5631.52206 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT $ $ 6,000 $ 6,000 A5631.52214 OFFICE FURNISHINGS $ $ 12,000 $ 12,000 A5631.52230 COMPUTER SOFTWARE $ 500 $ 1,100 $ 600 A5631.54305 CLIENT TRANSPORTAITON $ $ 1,000 $ 1,000 A5631.54330 PRINTING $ 3,600 $ 3,700 $ 100 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10 A5631.54414 LOCAL MILEAGE $ $ 60 $ 60 A5631.54425 SERVICE CONTRACTS $531,250 $628,473 $ 97,223 A5631.54452 POSTAGE $ 300 $ 100 ($200) A5631.54472 TELEPHONE $ $ 200 $200 A5631.54618 INTERDEPARTMENTAL CHARGE $ $ 2,000 $2,000 A5631.58800 FRINGES $ 88,136 $ 89,822 $1,686 Total $842,776 $976,091 $133,315 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-114: Authorizing the Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Urban Formula Grant for Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) (ID #11683) WHEREAS, the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation is authorized to make grants for mass transportation projects pursuant to Section 5307 of Chapter 53, Title 49, of the United States Code, and WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins is the Direct Recipient designated by the Governor of New York State for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5339 Bus & Bus Facilities Program, and WHEREAS, the FTA fund sources are as follows: FFY 2021, Sec 5307 Urban Formula $1,400,000 TOTAL $1,400,000 and WHEREAS, the County will use said FTA funds as follows: TCAT Project Federal State Total TCAT Operating Assistance $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $ 2,800,000 TOTAL $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $ 2,800,000 now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities & Infrastructure Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature authorizes the County Compliance Program Coordinator to execute and file applications on behalf of the County of Tompkins with the Federal Transit Administration for the 2023 Section 5307 Urban Formula Grant with a total budget of $2,800,000, including Federal and State sources. RESOLVED, further, That the County Contracts Coordinator is authorized to sign: 1. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County, the Federal Transit Administration, and the New York State Department of Transportation for the Project. 2. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County and TCAT, Inc., and any third-party subcontractors necessary to complete the project, if applicable. SEQR ACTION: TYPE 11-26 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 11 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-115: Authorizing the Federal Transit Administration Section 5339 Bus & Bus Facilities Program Grant for Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) (ID #11682) WHEREAS, the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation is authorized to make grants for mass transportation projects pursuant to Section 5339 of Chapter 53, Title 49, of the United States Code, and WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins is the Direct Recipient designated by the Governor of New York State for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5339 Bus & Bus Facilities Program, and WHEREAS, the FTA fund sources are as follows: FFY 2020, Sec 5339 Bus & Bus Facilities $ 403,501 FFY 2021, Sec 5339 Bus & Bus Facilities $ 394,960 FFY 2022, Sec 5339 Bus & Bus Facilities $ 433,243 TOTAL $1,231,704 and WHEREAS, the County will use said FTA funds as follows: TCAT Project Federal State TCAT Total TCAT Facility Rehabilitation $1,231,704 $ 153,963 $ 153,963 $ 1,539,630 TOTAL $1,231,704 $ 153,963 $ 153,963 $ 1,539,630 now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities & Infrastructure Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature authorizes the County Compliance Program Coordinator to execute and file applications on behalf of the County of Tompkins with the Federal Transit Administration for the 2023 Section 5339 Bus & Bus Facilities Grant with a total budget of $1,539,630, including Federal, State and TCAT sources RESOLVED, further, That the County Contracts Coordinator is authorized to sign: 1. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County, the Federal Transit Administration, and the New York State Department of Transportation for the Project. 2. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County and TCAT, Inc., and any third-party subcontractors necessary to complete the project, if applicable. SEQR ACTION: TYPE 11-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 12 Resolution No. 2023-116: Budget Adjustment - Budget Transfer Across Budgeting Units, 1450 Board of Elections and 1692 Information Technology Services (ID #11668) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, Section 4.01, Item B, Transfers Between Budgeting Units or Programs, require program committee and Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Elections, Unit 1450, received reimbursement from the Technology Innovation and Election Resource (TIER) Grant program for related expenses from the purchase of software, technology upgrades, and equipment (Resolution # 2023-41), a portion of these funds should have been applied to Information Technology Services ITS Infrastructure 20-24 project 16.92, Unit 1692, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget transfers on his books in fiscal year 2023: FROM Title Amount TO Title 1450.52220 Department Equipment $52,647.08 1692.43089 ITS Infrastructure 20-24 (project 16.92) SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-117: Resolution to Update the Administrative Policy Manual - Policy 04-18: Meal Expense Reimbursement/Meetings (ID #11637) WHEREAS, pursuant to Tompkins County Administrative Manual Policy 01-04, Legislative approval (a formal vote) is required for new policies or for changes to existing policy, and WHEREAS, Policy 04-18: Meal Expense Reimbursement/Meetings is being recommended for abolishment because the content is covered in other County policies, and WHEREAS, the policies above have been updated by the respective responsible departments and further reviewed by County staff and Legislators, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the changes to Policy 04-18 be abolished from the Administrative Policy Manual. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-118: Resolution to Update the Administrative Policy Manual: - Policy 06-07: Procurement (ID #11639) WHEREAS, in December 2022, New York State established a GreenNY Green Purchasing Communities Program to support local municipalities in increasing the procurement of environmentally preferable products and services, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 13 WHEREAS, Tompkins County has already committed to procuring environmentally preferable products and services in Policy 06-07: Procurement, and this amendment will allow the County to leverage additional resources to meet these aims, and WHEREAS, participation in the GreenNY Green Purchasing Communities Program supports the County’s goals for Climate Smart Community participation, and WHEREAS, procurement of products and services with environmentally preferred attributes provide benefits to our economy, community, and environment, and WHEREAS, participation in the GreenNY Green Purchasing Communities Program offers the County an opportunity to leverage new resources for departments, saving staff time, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tompkins County Administrative Manual Policy 01-04, Legislative approval (a formal vote) is required for new policies or for changes to existing policy, and WHEREAS, Policy 06-07: Procurement has been reviewed by the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality and Government Operations Committees and now includes language for participating in the GreenNY Green Purchasing Communities Program, and WHEREAS, Policy 06-07: Procurement has been updated by the respective responsible departments and further reviewed by County staff and Legislators, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That changes to Policy 06-07 are hereby adopted in the Administrative Policy Manual. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-119: Audit of Final Payment - Scale Service & Supply Co. Inc. - Scale Replacement Project (ID #11693) WHEREAS, Scale Service & Supply, Inc., of Rensselaer, New York, has completed the contract for the Scale Replacement Project to the satisfaction of the Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management Department with the submittal of all closeout documents, now therefore be RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the following final claim against the County of Tompkins, be and hereby is audited by the Legislature: Vendor Payment Request Account No. Amount Scale Service & Supply, Inc 2 (Final) A-SOLW-81.60 HH8101.59239 $10,202.00 RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay said claim from Account No. A-SOLW-81.60 HH8101.59239. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 14 Resolution No. 2023-120: Budget Adjustment - Acceptance of New York State Healthcare Worker Bonus (HWB) Funding (Vesting Period I & III) (ID #11674) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, FY23 New York State Executive Budget legislation allocated funding for the payment of bonuses for certain frontline healthcare and mental hygiene workers, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has been granted $16,500 in funding to pay bonuses to eligible employees in the Department of Whole Health, for periods of employment between October 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022 (Vesting Period I) and October 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 (Vesting Period III), now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Director of Finance be authorized to make the following budget adjustments for FY23: REVENUE A4311 43089 OTHER STATE AID $ 10,500 EXPENSE A4311 51000548 Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry $ 1,500 A 4311 51000379 Licensed Clinical Therapist $ 1,500 A 4311 51000591 Community Mental Health Nurse $ 1,500 A 4311 51000591 Community Mental Health Nurse $ 1,500 A 4311 51000379 Licensed Clinical Therapist $ 1,500 A 4311 51000379 Licensed Clinical Therapist $ 1,500 A 4311 51000379 Licensed Clinical Therapist $ 1,500 REVENUE A4312 43089 OTHER STATE AID $ 1,500 EXPENSE A4312 51000575 Rehabilitation Specialist $ 1,500 REVENUE A4016 43089 OTHER STATE AID $ 1,500 EXPENSE A4016 51000580 Community Health Nurse $ 1,500 REVENUE A4012 43089 OTHER STATE AID $ 1,500 EXPENSE A4012 51000096 WIC Clerk $ 1,500 REVENUE A4016 43089 OTHER STATE AID $ 1,500 EXPENSE A4016 51000154 WIC Clerk $ 1,500 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the Committee met on May 15th. They received two presentations: one from the Human Services Coalition regarding the agency review process, and another from the Whole Health Department regarding tobacco enforcement in Tompkins County. The next Committee meeting is June 22nd at 2:00 p.m. This was rescheduled due to the Juneteenth Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 15 holiday. Housing and Economic Development Committee Mr. Mezey, Chair, said the Committee met on May 3rd. The next Committee meeting is June 7th at 3:00 p.m. The Committee will have a conversation around homelessness and the unhoused. More information will be coming as the meeting approaches. Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee met on May 11th. The Committee received regular Departmental updates from reporting departments and received building assessments for the “red house” and Key Bank building from the Facilities Department. The “red house” is in worse condition than initially thought and would likely cost $2 million to renovate to be able to use for County purposes. The Key Bank building is in better condition though it could cost as much as $5 million to update it to use for County use. At the next Committee meeting, members will discuss these topics more in depth. The Committee should have someone coming into give a more legal perspective regarding the downtown buildings. Mr. Brown said the structural examinations were done on the “red house”. The building will need structural repairs in the basement, attic, and on the floors. Someone who doesn’t have to build it to County standards may be able to do it more affordably than County can. Resolution No. 2023-121: Resolution Authorizing County Administrator to Sign Contract for Electricity Procurement with Constellation Energy Supply (ID #11685) Mr. Lane clarified that he asked to have this resolution removed from the consent agenda due to the title having been amended at the Committee to make it clear what the resolution does. Mr. Brown said electric rates are anticipated to increase by 35 to 40 percent. Mr. Mezey thanked Mr. Carroll for the presentation. The information was extremely helpful and valuable in regard to the budget process. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Daniel Klein, Vice Chair AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler EXCUSED: Deborah Dawson WHEREAS, in 1998, Tompkins County, in partnership with Tioga County, created the Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (MEGA), and now, along with more than 30 New York State county governments, has collectively shopped through a public-bid process for electricity and natural gas supplies, securing savings in energy costs for the operation of County-owned facilities, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 16 WHEREAS, by resolution of one or more county governments, MEGA periodically bids the electricity and natural gas supplies so that participating municipalities, businesses, and residents can obtain the lowest cost, and WHEREAS, based on its most recent procurement, conducted by resolution of Genesee County, MEGA has recommended Constellation (formerly known as Integrys Energy Services) of Buffalo, New York, as the low bid supplier of electricity, and WHEREAS, through Section 408-a of the County Law, one or more such county governments have made the terms of such procurement available to all municipal units in New York State, and WHEREAS, as a consequence of MEGA’s most recent electricity procurement, Nationwide Renewable Energy Credits are available through MEGA’s supplier, Constellation, at favorable pricing, and WHEREAS, Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) are a tradable commodity that is created when harnessing energy from the wind, sun, water, plants, and other renewable sources, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has, through a series of resolutions, continuously authorized the purchase of electricity from Integrys Energy Services and Constellation Energy since 2012, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has a current electricity supply contract procured through MEGA that will expire on November 30, 2023, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County wishes to enter into a contract to take advantage of lower electricity costs enabled by aggregated procurement, stable electricity supply pricing enabled by a fixed rate, and a guaranteed REC supply to meet the County’s greenhouse gas emissions goals, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the County Administrator or her designee be and hereby is authorized to sign an agreement and related documents with Constellation Energy, including RECs to offset 100% of the County's electricity use for the period of December 1, 2023, through, December 1, 2026, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or her designee be and hereby is authorized to sign an agreement for the same period for the purpose of receiving Green-e certification on the electricity procurement. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee met on May 4th. The Committee had a discussion with Leslie Tabor, the new Library Director. Members of the Committee spoke with Legislature staff to discuss the purchase of plaques to honor all Legislature Clerks of years past in Tompkins County. This plaque will be similar to the Poet Laureate plaque. The Committee motioned and agreed to move forward with the purchasing of this plaque. Additionally, members discussed pausing during a meeting with Roberts Rules of Order. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 17 Resolution No. 2023-122: Resolution to Update the Administrative Policy Manual: Policy 09-21: Surplus Equipment & Supplies (ID #11582) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Greg Mezey, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler EXCUSED: Deborah Dawson WHEREAS, pursuant to Tompkins County Administrative Manual Policy 01-04, Legislative approval (a formal vote) is required for new policies or for changes to existing policy, and WHEREAS, Policy 09-21: Surplus Equipment & Supplies has not been reviewed in over five years and contains updates to the definitions, policy, and procedure sections; and WHEREAS, this policy has been reviewed by the respective responsible departments and further reviewed by County staff and Legislators, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, & Environmental Quality and Government Operations Committees, That the changes to Policy 09-21 are hereby adopted in the Administrative Policy Manual. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 18 Resolution No. 2023-123: Appropriation from Contingent Fund – Rural Libraries (ID #11703) In response to Mr. Mezey, Ms. Jayne provided clarifying information regarding this budget error to the Library. Mr. Lane asked to abstain from the vote as he is the president of the Southworth library. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 0] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Susan Currie, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler ABSTAIN: Michael Lane EXCUSED: Deborah Dawson WHEREAS, the Rural Libraries submitted a budget request for 2023 in the amount of $215,711, and WHEREAS, due to an administrative error the contract was issued and signed by the Rural Libraries for $217,711, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment for 2023: FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $2,000 TO: A7410.54400 Program Expense $2,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Koreman, Chair, said the Committee met on May 15th. The County will begin a search for a new Recycling Director soon. The outbound scale replacement at the Department of Recycling and Materials Management is completed. The Committee received an update from the Department and Planning Sustainability regarding the municipal parks grant as well as an update from the Food Policy Council and Cornell Cooperative Extension on the food systems plan. The Committee’s next meeting is Thursday, June 22nd at 10:00 a.m., which was rescheduled due to the Juneteenth holiday. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 19 Resolution No. 2023-124: Approving Clean Energy Communities (CEC) Grant Application Authorizing Letter of Commitment (ID #11692) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Anne Koreman, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler EXCUSED: Deborah Dawson WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Energy Strategy, adopted in 2019, states Tompkins County will lead by supporting and facilitating community work to reduce fossil fuel dependency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and WHEREAS, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has a Clean Energy Communities (CEC) Leadership Round that provides resources and funding to help local governments implement sustainability goals within their community by completing high impact action items, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County participated and won grant funds from past iterations of the CEC program, Resolution 2018-16, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has completed enough high-impact actions to qualify for a $30,000 grant under NYSERDA’s current CEC Leadership Round, and WHEREAS, the use of gas stoves and associated burning of fossil fuels contributes greenhouse gas emissions in our community, and WHEREAS, an increasing amount of research and literature is emerging pointing to the negative health impacts of using gas cooking stoves in poorly ventilated homes, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County’s Healthy Neighborhoods Program (HNP), administered by the Whole Health Department, is working to improve indoor air quality throughout neighborhoods in Tompkins County, and WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Sustainability, in consultation with Whole Health, has developed a program to pair with the HNP and expand their current offerings to include induction cooktops specifically for those homes that use a gas stove, and WHEREAS, induction cooktops are efficient appliances that run on electricity instead of natural gas or propane, and WHEREAS, the CEC grant requirements require a Letter of Commitment from the Chief Elected Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 20 Official of the municipality applying for funding, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the County Legislature approves CEC grant application and authorizes the Chair of the Legislature to sign a letter of commitment for the CEC grant proposal: Improving Health with Portable Induction Cooktops. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-31 * * * * * * * * * Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the Community Recovery Fund is going smoothly and quietly. Contracts are being finalized and payments are being processed. The Committee is scheduled to meet next on June 5th though there may not be a need to hold the meeting as there is nothing to meet about at this time. Committee members will receive advance notice if there is no meeting. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Mr. Shurtleff, Vice Chair, said the Committee met on May 8th and received a presentation from the Burke Group, the consultant hired to complete the County’s compensation study. The results of the study were explained and thereafter released to respective bargaining units via the County’s Human Resources website. Resolution No. 2023-125: Accepting the Tompkins County Compensation Analysis (ID #11679) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lee Shurtleff, Member SECONDER: Michael Lane, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler EXCUSED: Deborah Dawson WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Human Resource Office hired the Burke Group, a Rochester based group that specializes in compensation consulting services to develop a county-wide compensation analysis, and WHEREAS, the 2023 report includes the analysis of salaries for each bargaining unit, including external salary surveys using local, regional and comparable county labor market data, cost of living and general labor competition areas, to illustrate titles where salaries should be adjusted to maintain market competitiveness, and WHEREAS, the study will be used to inform the decisions during the collective bargaining Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 21 negotiations that will begin in 2023, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature formally accepts the 2023 Tompkins County Compensation Analysis. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-126: Creation of a Position - Community Justice Center (ID #11678) Mr. Sigler said the County has been spending a lot of time talking about how difficult this year is going to be, and the Legislature discussed a soft hiring freeze at the Budget Retreat in April. He is surprised to see this and will not be voting in support of the resolution. Ms. Holmes said this position is part of the Reimagining Public Safety plan, which is funded through a series of one-time funds and does not contribute to the tax levy. In response to Ms. Koreman, Ms. Holmes believes this funding will be matched by the City of Ithaca for their portion of the plan. Ms. Holmes also confirmed that the adoption of this resolution creates the position but does not commit the County to hiring the individual. Ms. Black will support this effort. The Legislature committed to Reimagining Public Safety. This particular initiative has been slowed by the City and she would like to see what this office can do fully staffed. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 1] MOVER: Lee Shurtleff, Member SECONDER: Rich John, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff NAYS: Michael Sigler EXCUSED: Deborah Dawson AWAY: Michael Lane WHEREAS, the 2023 Tompkins County Budget adopted November 15, 2022, provides for new position of Administrative Assistant I for the Community Justice Center, and WHEREAS, that position was omitted from Resolution No. 2022-266 entitled Changes in Positions - Various Departments, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the following new position is created, and the hours of the position mentioned below is created as follows effective January 1, 2023: CREATION OF NEW POSITION Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 22 County Administration 0.5 FTE, 20-hour per week Administrative Assistant I, Confidential Grade 54, Job Code 3531 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-127: Approval of Amended Bylaws - Tompkins County Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee (ID #11484) Mr. Sigler doesn’t know what the changes are and would like to see what’s been struck and what’s been added before voting on this. Dr. Pillar provided the information regarding the changes made to the bylaws. Mr. John commended staff regarding the compensation study. He knows and understands that there was a good bit of effort getting to the finish line. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lee Shurtleff, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler EXCUSED: Deborah Dawson WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee has updated and revised its bylaws to reflect current procedures, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the bylaws of the Tompkins County Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee be and hereby are approved, RESOLVED, further, That a copy of the revised bylaws shall be kept on file with the Clerk of the Legislature. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, said the next Committee meeting is June 28th at 3:00 p.m. She was able to track down information regarding the Leslyn Mcbean-Clairborne award and will e-mail that information to Legislators. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, May 16, 2023 23 Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for May 23rd . The Committee will have a discussion on the progress of the jail working group and a discussion on how to track overdoses in community. Mr. John reported the Jail population is at 63 with 1 board out. Ms. Champion recently watched Dope Sick on Hulu. It is very moving and follows a couple threads regarding pharma and a few people who become addicted to opioids. The show also follows law enforcement and attorneys as they try to uncover what was really going on and bring it to light. She recommends the show to all and said it is very powerful. Mr. John discussed a survey opportunity regarding opioid settlement funds and how the County should be spending the money; it is approximately $700,000. Mr. John thanked Ms. Champion for her comments. The County is seeing a consistently high number of overdoses, though the true number is unknown as it is a very hard number to track. The County has added capability in the departments of Assigned Counsel, District Attorney, Community Justice Center (CJC), and the Department of Emergency Response (DOER) to do data analysis for this. Mr. Brooks provided an update for the jail working group. The group met last week and had a good discussion on what people would like to see in the jail. LaBella Associates provided a great report on the study they have previously done for the jail. The group will meet next month for next steps and hone in on what possibilities could look like. Unfinished Business Mr. John provided an update on the Industrial Development Agency (IDA). The IDA met on May 10th and approved a revised project for a large apartment project at the base of State Street. This project will add 372 housing units and parking and is estimated at $166 million. The annual taxes on the project once complete will be approximately $2.6 million. The IDA also considered some amendments to the housing policy, which would increase payment to the Community Housing Development Fund to account for inflation. They also received a presentation for small community kitchen and are in the process of gathering more information on this effort. Minutes of Previous Meeting - May 2, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Veronica Pillar, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Currie, Champion, John, Klein, Koreman, Brown, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler EXCUSED: Deborah Dawson Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Accepted 06-20-2023 Tuesday, June 6, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Public Hearing A Public Hearing on Local Law No. 3 of 2023 – a Local Law Amending Article 18 of the Tompkins County Charter To Implement the Restructure of the Department of Weights and Measures Ms. Black called the public hearing to order at 5:30 p.m. She asked if anyone present wished to speak on the matter. Hearing no one, Ms. Black closed the public hearing at 5:31 p.m. Scheduling a Public Hearing for New York State (NYS) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) #1144WS131-20, Septic Upgrade Program Ms. Black called the public hearing to order at 5:31 p.m. She asked if anyone present wished to speak on the matter. Hearing no one, Ms. Black closed the public hearing at 5:32 p.m. Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Departed Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present Susan Currie Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present Daniel Klein Vice Chair Present Anne Koreman Member Present Randy Brown Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Present 5:35 PM Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present 7:00 PM Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 6, 2023 2 Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Poet Laureate Reading Ms. Black welcomed Janie E. Bibbie, Tompkins County's Poet Laureate, who read from the book 'Remnants, Poets for Pauses.' Ms. Black thanked Ms. Bibbie and reminded her she is always welcome. * * * * * * * * * Ms. Black read the proclamation, declaring June 6th, 2023 Women's Veteran's Recognition Day in Tompkins County. Dr. Pillar arrived at this time. J.R. Clairborne accepted the proclamation and said it is his honor to bring the proclamation to the Legislature. He believes it is important to share about women's veterans in the leadership positions in the County workforce. He thanked the Legislature and the women who are named in the proclamation as well as all women veterans. Ms. Black thanked Ms. Dawson, Mrs. McCloy, and Ms. Verfuss for their service. RESULT: ANNOUNCED LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Tompkins County Proclamation Ms. Black read the proclamation declaring the month of June 2023 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Tompkins County. Leslie Tabor, Tompkins County Library Director, accepted the proclamation, along with other employees of the Library, stating the Library is a safe space for all and thanked the Legislature for the proclamation. Ms. Tabor wished all a happy Pride month. * * * * * * * * * Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black announced there would not be an executive session this evening. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Laurie Konwinski, Liz Susmann, Casey Verderosa, and Peyi Soyinka-Airewele all spoke in support of asylum seekers should they come to our community. Theresa Fulton, Human Rights Commission, spoke in support of Ithaca being designated as a women's healthcare rights sanctuary. Zach Winn, City of Ithaca resident, spoke of the recent, sudden staffing loss at Coltivare. Mr. Winn encouraged Legislators to speak to the staff at Coltivare if they are able to. Mr. Winn also asked Sheriff Osborne if the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) grant application had been accepted. He spoke about another fire that happened recently in the encampments Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 6, 2023 3 Michael Fenner, City of Ithaca resident, spoke about the unlawfulness of graffiti on public and private property and the need to hold those responsible accountable. Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials George McGonigal, Common Council Member, said he is proud of the Legislature for not declaring a state of emergency in the County and thanked them for this as well. Mr. McGonigal said the City is co-sponsoring with the County for a celebration of black liberation on Friday, June 16th. He highlighted events taking place on this day. The City is currently searching for a new Chief of Police. This is a national search with a firm hired to assist with this. A new job description is being developed for a City Manager position. A committee met last week to discuss a change in the rules of procedure as the City changes to a City Manager style of administration. Common Council released almost $74,000 that was earmarked for addressing homelessness in the City. The majority of this funding is for the purchase of a trailer containing toilets and showers for the area behind Walmart. Dumpsters will be placed there as well and fencing was purchased to close off the Brinley Street area. At tomorrow night's Common Council meeting, they will vote to approve a grant to analyze a portion of Six Mile Creek Valley to help protect the watershed for the City's drinking water. Steve Thayer, the City's Comptroller, cautioned the City against their debt load and said the City is close to maxing it out. Common Council will also be voting on whether or not to spend between $15,000 to $30,000 on a study that would evaluate the Ithaca Gun Smokestack as a prelude to determine whether or not to keep this standing. Mr. McGonigal announced that Councilperson Jeffrey Barken will be resigning from his position as he moves to Maine. A replacement has been found and will be appointed tomorrow night. Mr. John said he is happy to hear about the smokestack. He believes it is an important part of the City of Ithaca's history and thanked the City for taking this on. Mr. Lane said the smokestack has been discussed at the Historical Commission and the Commission's general feeling about the smokestack is that it should remain standing. The Historical Commission has funded street signs for Cayuga Street and are waiting for the City's Department of Public Works (DPW) to install these signs. He asked if there is anything that can be done to help see that the signs are placed to help our community understand the indigenous roots that are in the community. Similar signs are placed at Cayuga Streets in Trumansburg and Groton. Mr. McGonigal will talk to DPW about the street signs. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Mr. Brown announced that today is his mother's 91st birthday. She worked for Tompkins County Department of Social Services Child Protective for twenty years. He recently found a thesis she wrote while in college, citing that not much has changed over the last 60 years. Mr. Brown also spoke of an incident that took place last week in the Town of Newfield, right behind his house. The New York State Police raided a home and broke windows and doors. Over 40 State Police officers were there, helicopters, etc. Mr. Brown spoke to Sheriff Osborne who relayed that the State Police don't communicate well with local police. Mr. Brown took it upon himself and called four different State Police barracks and is still unclear on the story. He did finally receive a call back from the Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 6, 2023 4 State Police stating there is nothing to worry about. He will be looking into the lack of communication from the State Police further. Mr. Mezey announced that Dryden has Dryden Dairy Days on June 10th. He highlighted some of the events that will be taking place during the Dairy Days. Mr. John announced that Ithaca College has two National champions in pole vaulting. He also announced that the Special Olympics are taking place in the area this weekend. He encouraged all to check to see if volunteers are still needed. Tompkins County is really fortunate to have such a comprehensive approach to bringing people into the community and added that the County is probably one of the best placed communities for receiving asylum seekers. Mr. Lane said the County is a global community with a global university. The County has always been open to individuals from different lands. It was nice to see people here complimenting the Legislature, though Mr. Lane said the County got a “black eye” when the County’s name was added to the list of counties who had declared States of Emergencies in regard to asylum seekers. He thanked Ms. Black for her quick response to the misinformation put out there by Congressman Molinaro. He thanked County Administration for putting together the meetings to prepare for asylum seekers, should they enter our community. People should be allowed to determine where they want to be and how they want to be governed. Ms. Koreman thanked those who came to speak tonight and those who support immigrants in the community. She discussed the air quality and encouraged all to stay indoors today and tomorrow, and also encouraged all to reach out to people and to protect your pets, kids, etc. Dr. Pillar thanked the public commenters and wanted to address the Human Rights Commission request for Ithaca to be designated as a women's healthcare rights sanctuary. The Legislature passed a resolution last August stating that anyone from this County or outside of it would have access to County services for their needs in such a way. Ms. Dawson cautioned against using the word sanctuary as there may be related legal consequences. Mr. Shurtleff is concerned over the number of asylum seekers potentially coming into the community and how much the County can reasonably expect to accommodate to help others. He encouraged people to keep this in mind when thinking about asylum seekers coming into the community. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black presented Ms. Dawson with a five year milestone certificate. Ms. Black read the following statement into the record: “I have a few brief updates this evening for the Chair’s report. “I want to wish everyone a happy Pride month. I’m glad we were able to offer a proclamation this evening and I look forward to a month full of great events and community joining together to celebrate and support our pride. "I also want to say how unique and incredible our community is. I thank the non-profits who Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 6, 2023 5 came to speak this evening and through discussions with Ms. Holmes and the Governor’s office, I had an idea of the route we wanted to take as a County. I came to you all and you supported the idea one hundred percent. Not just that, I started getting texts from our non-profits asking what we would need from them. We didn’t know if we would get a busload of people in ten minutes or how this would all play out. Our shelters and churches are full of our community’s homeless population now so where are we going to put people? After conversations with many in the community and County, we decided we would figure it out - we always do. “I want to say thank you to all my colleagues; you have been brave in your decision making and have really stepped up to the plate as far as answering colleagues that might have had concerns about our decisions. But I also want to honor our non-profits; day in and day out, our non-profits are incredible. They are here to help people and we are so fortunate to have them in our community. I received a call recently from a manufacturing company who so desperately needs laborers and asked for migrants to come to work. I reached out to Heather McDaniels and the Governor’s liaison and got the ball rolling. We need workers for jobs that can’t be filled right now. At the end of the day, we want to take care of our community, politics aside. I have heard from other counties that if they receive immigrants in their communities, if they come to their hotel rooms or are walking down the street, the immigrants will be met by that county’s SWAT team. It is so disheartening that 30 minutes away, there is leadership who holds that philosophy. “Since our last meeting, the County has held two briefings for community partners and municipal officials regarding asylum seekers. We still are not aware of any planned arrivals, but we are staying up to date with the information from the Governor’s Office and the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC). “The State has committed to brokering better communication between New York City and upstate counties and cities as they find additional spaces in the city to house the asylum seekers. Locally, we continue to do what we can to be prepared and we’re in constant contact with departments and partners in case we do receive newcomers. To reiterate what I’ve heard from some of our partners, it’s great to be a welcoming community, but we have to put those ideas and policies into action to truly serve immigrant communities. There’s always more to do, but I’m proud of the stance and progress we’ve made to date. We’ll continue to keep the community updated on this issue as things develop. “I also want to reiterate my challenge to apply the same leadership and political will to the issue of homelessness. I met with a developer this week that would create another 60 low income and SRO beds, which creates huge potential to house more people who need housing. We have more tools coming into place to address the issue, and I look forward to this week’s Housing and Economic Development Committee meeting which will cover the topic in depth, including updates from staff and partner organizations. “Lastly, Juneteenth is coming up - a celebration of Black liberation that we made a County holiday following the efforts of our friend and Legislator Henry Granison. There are several activities planned at Southside Community Center for the 16th. I hope to see you there, and we honor the day with a paid holiday on the following Monday, June 19th. More details on the activities on the 16th are in the press release that was sent out earlier today.” Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 6, 2023 6 Special Topical Presentation and/or Discussion Presentation from the Human Services Coalition (HSC) regarding the County's Agency Funding Process (ID #11695) Cindy Wilcox and John Mazzello, Human Services Coalition (HSC), provided an overview of the agency review process that the organization has been a part of since the agency’s inception. Mr. Brooks inquired about what happens to the funding if all of an agency’s funding isn’t expended. Mr. Mazzello said the agency typically will work with County Administration if a receiving agency is unable to spend all of their funds or if they have to change the scope for what the money was designated for. In many cases, the County support is for general operation funding in the agencies who receive money so it is typically not an issue. The County and the Human Services Coalition work together to find a resolution to this if it does occur. Ms. Koreman thanked Ms. Wilcox and Mr. Mazzello for the presentation and the work done within the community. She asked if they know of anything within the community that may be able to assist agencies in applying for grants or County funding. Ms. Wilcox said many agencies are ready to build and grow and the Human Services Coalition supports agencies in any way they can. If an agency needs assistance with grant writing, Ms. Wilcox encouraged them to reach out to the HSC. RESULT: COMPLETED * * * * * * * * * Report by the County Administrator Ms. Holmes expressed her appreciation to the Legislature for their stance on the asylum seeker situation. She and the Department will keep the Legislature and community partners apprised to any briefings and conversations that take place. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has recently updated the air quality from an advisory status to an alert status. This will be in effect through tomorrow. The Whole Health Department has released information regarding this and has also utilized SIREN to keep the community informed on the situation. The flood insurance rate maps and flood risk mailer has been made available to Legislators and will be sent out to about 8,000 local mailboxes to those who are impacted by flood maps and live in the affected areas. This is in addition to letters that have been sent out regarding this to keep people informed and make them aware of information and resources around the new FEMA flood maps. County Administration is involved in a new round of searches for management positions including the Payroll/Human Resources Operations Administrator, Workforce Development Director, Chief Equity and Diversity Officer and Recycling and Materials Management Director. The search for a Budget Director has been halted due to the transition to new budget software and the 2024 County budget getting underway. With the finalizing of the New York State budget, counties will be responsible for the increase in mandate cost due to the state intercepting the enhanced federal medical assisted percentage (eFMAP) Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 6, 2023 7 monies. Ms. Holmes estimates Tompkins County will need to absorb 75% of these costs or $1.2 million in 2024. The County will also need to absorb 50% of the increase in the 18b Assigned Counsel rates in addition to rate increases to electric and natural gas costs in 2024. County Administration will be delivering a budget to the Legislature with a recommended two percent tax levy increase. The process will be launched with Departments this Friday, June 9th. The Department is also looking to begin discussions with Blue Collar employees regarding their contract by the end of this month. Report by the County Attorney Mr. Troy provided a brief update on an appeal to the settlement regarding a motorcyclist case. The County postponed the in rem tax foreclosure auction due to Mr. Troy receiving updated information on a draft statute from the State senate regarding the process. There may be a one-year moratorium on property tax foreclosures as a result of this statute. In response to Ms. Koreman, Mr. Troy said he doesn’t know if the property owners were notified of the cancellation of the foreclosure sale, but he will look into this. Report by the Director of Finance Ms. Scarrott said year-end audits are ongoing this week and next. The Department will be working on the annual update document once the audits are complete. This will be completed and submitted to the State by the end of June. Sales tax distribution to municipalities is currently behind, but the Department is working hard to get caught up. Additionally, the County just received a little over $600,000 in casino revenue for the quarter, bringing the County to a little over $1 million for 2023, which is 56% of the County budget for that revenue this year. In response to Mr. Mezey, Ms. Scarrott said the County is up slightly for this quarter versus the same quarter for last year but she has not had an opportunity to fully compare year over year yet. Mr. Lane asked what kind of problems have been encountered with getting the sales tax payments out. Ms. Scarrott said the challenges in being short staffed along with a complex formula to determine the payments is the culprit. She further explained the Department should be caught up with sales tax disbursements by the end of July. Mr. Sigler was excused at this time. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 6, 2023 8 Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Travis Brooks, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Currie, Champion, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Brown, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff EXCUSED: Sigler Resolution No. 2023-128: Authorization to Accept New York State Canal Corporation Marine Patrol Grant 2023-2024 (ID #11669) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office has received approval in the amount of $20,000 from New York State Canal Corporation Marine Patrol Matching Grant Program, for the use by the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office Navigation Unit, and WHEREAS, the Public Safety Committee supports the NYS Canal Corporation Marine Patrol Grant, now therefore be it be RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the grant from the NYS Canal Corporation Marine Patrol Matching Program be accepted, and RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment to the 2023 budget: Revenue: A3113.43389 Other Public Safety $20,000 Appropriation: A3113.51000419 Deputy Sheriff $20,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Housing and Economic Development Committee Mr. Mezey, Chair, said the Committee is meeting on June 7th. The majority of the meeting will be spent discussing homelessness and housing. Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The next Committee meeting is scheduled for June 15th. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 6, 2023 9 Resolution No. 2023-129: Resolution to Adopt Local Law No. c of 2023 – A Local Law Amending Article 18 of the Tompkins County Charter To Implement the Restructure of the Department of Weights and Measures (ID #11581) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff EXCUSED: Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Director of the County Department of Weights and Measures reports directly to the County Administrator, and WHEREAS, the County Administrator proposes a change to the organizational structure that results in the abolishment of the Department and Weights and Measures, and WHEREAS, the County Administrator recommends the creation of a Weights and Measures Director with oversight by the Highway Department, and WHEREAS, in order to effectuate the reorganization, the Tompkins County Charter must be amended to reflect the changes, and WHEREAS, Article 18 of the County Charter governing the Department of Weights and Measures have been amended and now encompass the provisions of said reorganization, and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Tompkins County Legislature on June 6, 2023, to hear all persons interested in proposed Local Law No. c of 2023 A Local Law to Amend the Tompkins County Charter Article 18 - Department of Weights and Measures, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure and Government Operations Committees, That proposed Local Law No. c of 2023 - A Local Law to Amend the Tompkins County Charter Article 18 - Department of Weights and Measures is hereby adopted, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature shall publish in the official newspaper of the County a notice of adoption containing a synopsis of said local law to reflect the closure of the Weights and Measures and shall within twenty days file one certified copy in the Office of the County Clerk, and one copy with the Secretary of State. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee met on June 1st. She stated that the strategic operations plan consultant, Berry Dunn, will be meeting with Legislators individually to get their input Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 6, 2023 10 and feedback on the process. Additionally, on November 2nd, there will be an afternoon session with Legislators to meet with Berry Dunn to hear about progress made and options they have come up with for the County. The Committee also has “homework” which is to read the Rules of the Legislature and bring one thing forward that they believe may need to be changed or updated. The Committee received a presentation from Dominick Recckio regarding the language access on the County’s website. The Committee also discussed quorum as defined within Robert's Rules of Order. Mr. Brown had a question regarding quorum as he is on a Committee that struggles getting enough people for quorum at each meeting. Ms. Champion and Mr. John provided information on this topic for him. Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Koreman, Chair, said the Committee will meet next on June 22nd. She said this meeting had been rescheduled due to the Juneteenth holiday and highlighted some of the potential agenda topics. Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said everything is going smoothly with the Committee and those who were awarded funds. The Committee was supposed to meet on June 5th but the meeting was cancelled as there were no significant updates to be made. The next meeting is scheduled for August 7th. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Ms. Dawson, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting on June 12th. The Committee will be beginning a discussion of various issues relating to fund balance, which is a result of conversations had at the Budget Retreat. Ms. Dawson said all are welcome to attend the meeting. Mr. Mezey said it is perfectly normal and acceptable for the Legislators to be privy to the fund balance availability. He understands that the fund balance is ever fluctuating and also understands that Ms. Scarrott is new to the position and trying to catch up from being short staffed but said that only having the fund balance information in the fall at budget time isn't okay. Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for June 28th at 3:00 p.m. The agenda is not set yet but will be forthcoming. She reminded all of the Juneteenth and Pride celebrations coming up in the community. Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee met on May 23rd and received a presentation from the Department of Emergency Response (DOER) regarding the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program. He read a sentence from the agenda, which stated the Department of Emergency Response is now an American Safety and Health training center, able to teach CPR and first aid to EMS personnel and the general public. The County is fortunate to have multiple ambulance services but there are areas of the County where the response times of ambulance services can be delayed due to the lack of volunteers and EMTs in the area. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 6, 2023 11 The jail population is currently 64 with 2 board outs. This is the highest number in the past few years and there are a number of factors surrounding this number. Mr. John also reported that the Jail Working Group continues to meet. The next scheduled meeting is June 8th with hopes to wrap up in July. Ms. Koreman said she recently found out that a resident couldn’t get her EMT recertification locally and having the training locally would be very helpful. Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, reported the June meeting was rescheduled due to the Juneteenth holiday and is now scheduled for June 22nd. Minutes of Previous Meeting - May 16, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Amanda Champion, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Currie, Champion, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Brown, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff EXCUSED: Michael Sigler Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Accepted 07-18-2023 Tuesday, June 20, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present Susan Currie Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present Daniel Klein Vice Chair Present Anne Koreman Member Present Randy Brown Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Remote Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Ms. Black read the proclamation, recognizing the Juneteenth holiday and the events that were held in conjunction with the City of Ithaca and the County. Children from the Southside Community Center accepted the proclamation. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black announced there would not be an executive session this evening. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Zach Winn, City of Ithaca resident, spoke of a recent stabbing in the encampments in the morning hours of June 19th. He said the injured individual survived due to timely response by emergency personnel and asked the Legislature to take the issue of unsanctioned encampments out of the City of Ithaca’s hands and address it as a County issue. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 2 Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials Jorge DeFendini, Common Council member, discussed the “I Voted” sticker contest and encouraged all to vote. Later this month, City of Ithaca administration will be meeting to discuss and consider a number of policies. Mr. DeFendini will be asking that the City declare itself a sanctuary city for transgender individuals. City Manager position discussions continue. Firearm safety legislation will be discussed as well, and the City is asking registered firearm owners to keep their firearms locked up to avoid accidental incidents. The Democratic primary for Common Council is happening now as well. Ms. Black thanked Mr. DeFendini for mentioning the “I Voted” sticker contest. In response to Mr. Klein, Mr. DeFendini said he believes the City Attorney reports to the Mayor at this time and would likely report to the City Manager when the time comes but doesn’t have anything concrete to say about the reporting structure that might change as of right now. Mr. John asked when the policy regarding homelessness will go to Common Council to address these issues such as the stabbing that occurred in the encampments. Mr. DeFendini said the policy is moving through Committees and, assuming there are no revisions, the policy will go to Common Council for vote in August. Rod Howe, Town of Ithaca, said the Town Hall is very pleased to be one of the locations to host early voting. Mr. Howe discussed increased requests for sidewalks, bike lanes, and reduced speed areas. These requests will help the Town to determine which grants they may be eligible to receive. He discussed the Green New Deal as it relates to the Town’s building. They are embarking on a process to have the building become more energy efficient. Mr. Howe discussed Community Choice Aggregation, which is now called Tompkins Green Energy Network. This effort continues to move forward slowly, but he hopes everything will be submitted by the end of the Summer. The Town is starting to work on Generic Environmental Impact Statements (GEIS) in a portion of the Town. Additionally, 2024 budget discussions have started and the Town is expanding the amount of acreage that can be considered for solar installations and expanding trails. The Town is also working with the Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG) on their energy infrastructure. In response to Mr. Klein, Mr. Howe confirmed the portion of the Town currently undergoing GEIS is King Road and 96B, with the hope that this area will be a small neighborhood with amenities. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Mr. Lane took the time to recognize Daniel D. Tompkins, who was born June 21st, 1774, on Staten Island. Tompkins County is named for him, and Mr. Lane said he was a wonderful governor who likely saved New York from becoming part of Canada. Mr. Tompkins later went on to become Vice President of the United States. Dr. Pillar said today is World Refugee Day and Tompkins County enthusiastically recognizes and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 3 welcomes refugees into our community. Mr. Shurtleff said the Village of Groton recently voted to bond for up to $4.2 million in order to move forward with a public safety municipal office complex on Main Street. This has been a project the Village has been trying to get off the ground since 1991. Mr. Shurtleff is very excited about it and said this project has been out to bid twice but the cost was prohibitive. This project would allow emergency services to be housed, and it will hopefully lead to further investments into the downtown areas in Groton. Mr. Brown attended an open house last week for Stratton Creek Inn in Newfield, which is a 100- year-old home that has been remodeled to host weddings and other events. He also attended the Enfield Town Board meeting where discussions of their volunteer services have taken place. The Town of Enfield recently voted to become a Enfield Fire District so they essentially become their own municipality/taxing entity. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black congratulated all local high school seniors on their graduation. Her daughter will walk across the stage tomorrow for her high school graduation. Additionally, she congratulated the non-local team of Las Vegas Golden Knights for winning the Stanley cup. Ms. Black reminded Legislators that there would be no meeting the first Tuesday in July. The Legislature will be meeting next on July 18th and Vice Chair, Mr. Klein, will be Chairing the meeting that evening. Ms. Black made the following appointments to the Workforce Development Board: Workforce Development Board Todd Bruer, 20% Required Labor Organization Representative, term expires June 30, 2026 Steven Waight, Business Representative, term expires June 30, 2026 Jeffrey Matteson, Mandated Partner - Adult Education/Literary Representative, term expires June 30, 2026 Kate Shanks-Booth, 20% Required Youth Serving Organization Representative, term expires June 30, 2026 Kevin Kersey, Business Representative, term expires June 30, 2026 Jennifer Tavares, Business Representative, term expires June 30, 2026 Paul Levesque II, Business Representative, term expires June 30, 2026 Special Topical Presentation and/or Discussion There was no special topical presentation or discussion. Report from the County Administrator Ms. Holmes announced that, after a request for proposals (RFP) process, the County has selected Eleventh House Solutions for grant assistance for the County. Eleventh House Solutions has started processes with various County Departments and has also made services available for municipalities who may need assistance with grants. Berry Dunn, the consultant selected for assistance with the County’s strategic operations plan, Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 4 will begin outreach to Legislators and community partners over the next couple of weeks for the first stage of strategic planning operations. Ms. Holmes announced the position of Director for Weights and Measures has been posted along with other management positions. Report from the County Attorney Mr. Troy had no report. Report from the Director of Finance Ms. Scarrott said the March and April sales tax distributions have been sent out to the municipalities, and indicated that the distributions for the month of May will be sent out next week. The Department is as caught up as they possibly can be in relation to sales tax distributions. The in rem tax foreclosure auction has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 29th at the Whole Health Department. The year-end audit is still continuing on site, and Ms. Scarrott hopes this to be wrapped up by the end of next week. Ms. Koreman thanked Ms. Scarrott and her staff for getting sales tax distributions out as quickly as they did. Mr. Lane asked if the State legislature is still looking at moratorium for in rem tax foreclosure proceedings. Mr. Troy confirmed that the State Legislature has said that a moratorium will go into effect effective July 1st so these properties have to be sold before then. Any proceeds over what the property owners owe to the County will be put into an escrow account and await further instructions from the State. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Consent Agenda The consent agenda was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Greg Mezey, Member SECONDER: Deborah Dawson, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Currie, Champion, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Brown, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Advisory Board Appointments (ID # 11723) Environmental Management Council Peter Penniman, Town of Enfield Representative, term expires December 31, 2024 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 5 Resolution No. 2023-130: Reimagining Public Safety Community Healing Mosaic/Mural (ID #11731) WHEREAS, the 2021 “Public Safety, Reimagined” report accepted by the Tompkins County Legislature calls for a plan to Develop a comprehensive community healing plan to address trauma in the relationship between residents and law enforcement and that the plan should recognize trauma held by the community, specifically the generational trauma experienced by marginalized communities and communities of color in service of a more safe and vibrant community, and WHEREAS, the 2023 Community Justice Center work plan and 2023 Tompkins County Budget support the creation and installation of community-focused artwork informed by healing and “what community justice means” to the artists and participants, and WHEREAS, several community healing initiatives are underway including facilitated conversations with community members and law enforcement officers, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County owns and maintains the property “Tompkins Center for History and Culture” located at 110 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, which includes outdoor space identified for beautification efforts by the Downtown Ithaca Alliance, now therefore be it RESOLVED on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure and Public Safety Committees, That the Community Justice Center, County Administration, and the Facilities Manager of the Tompkins Center for History and Culture are authorized to manage the installation of a “Community Healing Mosaic/Mural” on the south-facing wall of the Tompkins Center located at 110 North Tioga Street, Ithaca. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-131: Audit of Final Payment - Baseline King Corporation - Rehabilitate Taxiway Lighting - Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ID #11704) WHEREAS, Baseline King Corporation has completed its contract for the Rehabilitation of the Taxiway Lighting project, to the satisfaction of the County, and all Prime and Sub-Contractors’ Labor Law Certification forms, executed Lien Affidavit, and Consent of Surety to Final Payment have been received and with all work done within budget, and WHEREAS, the original contract amount was $681,091.07 for this project, and WHEREAS, this payment is for the release of retainage in the amount of $34,054.55, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the following claim against the County of Tompkins, be and hereby is audited by the Tompkins County Legislature: Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 6 Vendor Payment Requested Account No. __Amount Baseline King Corporation 4 and FINAL HT.5688.59239 $34,054.55 Project 88.20 RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director be and hereby is authorized and directed to pay said claim from Account No. HT5688.59239.88.20 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-132: Authorizing Acceptance of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant to Rehabilitate Terminal Apron - Design - Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ID #11715) WHEREAS, the County has received a grant offer from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) in the amount of $388,800 and anticipates receiving and authorizing acceptance of the New York State Grant covering 5% in the amount of $21,600, along with 5% of the airports Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) revenue, that will finance the Design of the Terminal Apron Rehabilitation project at the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, and WHEREAS, the budget for this project will be $432,000 and the financing is as follows: FAA Share (90.0%) Account No. HT 5601.44592 $388,800 NYS Department of Transportation Share (5.0%) Account No. HT 5601.43592 $ 21,600 Passenger Facility Charges (PFC's) Account No. HT 5601.45031 $ 21,600 , now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the grant offer from the FAA in the amount of $388,800, and the anticipated receipt and acceptance of the New York State (NYS) grant be and hereby is accepted and that the County Administrator, or her designee, is authorized to execute the required documents. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-2 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-133: Authorizing 2023-5 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Urban Formula Program Grant Application for Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) (ID #11735) WHEREAS, the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation is authorized to make grants for mass transportation projects pursuant to Section 5309 of Chapter 53, Title 49, of the United States Code, and WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins is the Direct Recipient designated by the Governor of New York State for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Urban Formula Program, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 7 WHEREAS, the FTA fund sources are as follows: 2022 Sec 5307 Urban Formula Program $3,616,393 2023 Sec 5307 Urban Formula Program $3,611,553 2023 Sec 5311 Rural Transfer to Sec 5307 Program $1,054,836 TOTAL $8,282,782 WHEREAS, the County and Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. (TCAT, Inc.) is working with the Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council to include the projects in the 2023-2027 Transportation Improvement Program, as amended on 6/20/2023, and WHEREAS, the grant’s Program of Projects is as follows: Projects Federal State TCAT Total Operating Assistance-including Sec 5311 Transfer 7,673,782$ 3,836,891$ 3,836,891$ 15,347,564$ Purchase TCAT cars (Qty 3) 105,000$ 13,125$ 13,125$ 131,250$ TCAT Facility Rehabilitation - Flat Roof 504,000$ 63,000$ 63,000$ 630,000$ TOTAL 8,282,782$ 3,913,016$ 3,913,016$ 16,108,814$ now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities & Infrastructure Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature authorizes the County Compliance Coordinator to execute and file applications on behalf of the County of Tompkins with the Federal Transit Administration for the 2023-5 Section 5307 Grant with a total budget of $16,108,814 including Federal, New York State, and TCAT sources, RESOLVED, further, That the County Compliance Coordinator is authorized to sign: 1. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County, the Federal Transit Administration and the New York State Department of Transportation for the Project. 2. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County and TCAT, Inc., and any third-party subcontractors necessary to complete the project, if applicable. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-134: Authorizing 2023-7 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 2021 Section 5307 Urban Formula Program Grant Application for Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) and Tompkins County (ID #11738) WHEREAS, the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation is authorized to make grants for mass transportation projects pursuant to Section 5309 of Chapter 53, Title 49, of the United States Code, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 8 WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins is the Direct Recipient designated by the Governor of New York State for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Urban Formula Program, and WHEREAS, the FTA fund source is as follows: 2021 Sec 5307 Urban Formula Program Balance $1,121,871 WHEREAS, the County applied for $1,400,000 in Federal Sec 5307 funds for TCAT Operating Assistance from the 2021 Sec 5307 allocation of $2,521,871, as authorized by Resolution 2023-114, May 16, 2023, resulting in a balance of $1,121,871 in unobligated Federal funding, and WHEREAS, the County and Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc. (TCAT, Inc.) seek to use the fund balance for County & TCAT projects included in the Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council’s 2023-2027 Transportation Improvement Program, and WHEREAS, the County will receive and allocate said FTA funds as follows: now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities & Infrastructure Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature authorizes the County Compliance Coordinator to execute and file applications on behalf of the County of Tompkins with the Federal Transit Administration for the 2023-1 Section 5307 Grant with a total budget of $4,243,937 including Federal, New York State, and TCAT sources, RESOLVED, further, That the County Compliance Coordinator is authorized to sign: 1. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County, the Federal Transit Administration and the New York Department of Transportation for the Project. 2. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County and TCAT, Inc., and any third-party subcontractors necessary to complete the project, if applicable. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 9 Resolution No. 2023-135: Contract Extension - Cleaning Service - Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ID #11748) WHEREAS, the current Cleaning Service contract, held by Retterer & Sons, LLC, of Corning, New York, expires August 31, 2023, and WHEREAS, a request is being made to extend the current contract by four months, to December 31, 2023, to allow the contract to align with the budgeting process and allow for ample time to advertise and complete the bidding process, and RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the County Administrator, or her designee, be and hereby is authorized to sign any necessary agreements for the contract extension with Retterer & Sons, LLC. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-2 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-136: Authorization to Accept a Grant from the New York State Archives - County Clerk (ID #11702) WHEREAS, the County Clerk’s Office has been notified of an archives grant award from the State Archives in the amount of $46,002, and WHEREAS, this State Archives grant represents a project for the Tompkins County Clerk’s Office to partner with the Whole Health Department and their use of the Countywide Electronic Document Management System (Laserfiche), and WHEREAS, funds within this grant will be for additional Laserfiche software licensing to accommodate the additional users, and the scanning of Whole Health records, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the County Administrator or her designee is authorized to execute all contracts related to this award, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance be and hereby is authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustments: BUDGET ADJUSTMENT APPROPRIATION: A1410.51000049 Project Assistant $19,710 APPROPRIATION: A1410.52230 Software $17,587 FRINGES: A1410.58800 Fringes $8,705 REVENUE: A1410.43089 Other State Aid $46,002 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 10 Resolution No. 2023-137: Authorization to Direct the County Administrator to Sign a PILOT Agreement with NSF Danby, LLC (ID #11712) WHEREAS, NSF Danby, LLC, is developing 3 parcels (10.-1-21.122/991, 10.-1-21.122/992, and 10.-1-21.122/993) in the Town of Danby for an industrial solar installation, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County is in the real property tax exemption for solar/wind energy systems as authorized by the New York State (NYS) Real Property Tax Law Section 487, and WHEREAS, NYS RPTL Section 487-(9)-(a) includes a provision which allows the County to authorize a PILOT agreement for qualifying energy systems up to an amount equal to the amount of taxes that would be levied if the property was taxable, and WHEREAS, NSF Danby, LLC, desires to have surety as to how the property will be assessed property taxes, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Legislature, upon recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, directs the County Administrator to sign a PILOT agreement with NSF Danby, LLC, for an amount up to the real property taxes that would be due if the property was fully taxable for a period of 15 years. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-138: Authorization to Accept the Department of Justice Controlled Equipment Funding - Sheriff's Office (ID #11718) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office has received funding in the amount of $11,000.00 for 2023 through the New York State Department of Justice and these funds may be applied to the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office equipment budget, and WHEREAS, these funds will be used to purchase an unmanned aerial vehicle (a drone) to assist with operations. The UAV will be utilized to assist with missing/endangered person searches, mass gathering events, surveying rugged terrain, SRT operations, media production for recruiting, etc., now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the County accept these funds, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustments for 2023: Revenue: 3113.43389 Other Public Safety Revenue $11,000.00 Appropriation: 3113.52220 Departmental Equipment $11,000.00 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator, or her designee, be authorized to sign any contracts related to these funds. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 11 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-139: Re-Appropriation of Pre-Trial Grant for Benefit of the Pre-Trial Program of Tompkins County (ID #11719) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the $121,543 Pre-Trial Services Grant was accepted with Resolution No. 210 of 2022, and WHEREAS, a portion of the program was completed in 2022 utilizing approximately $32,837 of the grant funds, and WHEREAS, the program will continue in 2023, utilizing the remaining $88,706 funds to continue to enhance the delivery and defray the costs associated with the provision of certified pre-trial services of Tompkins County, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment on the books for fiscal year 2023: BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Revenue A3142.43389 Other Public Safety Aid $88,706.00 Appropriation A3142.54400 Program Expense $88,706.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-140: Authorization to Disburse County Funds to the Community Housing Development Fund (CHDF) for Habitat for Humanity South Plain Street and Dart Drive Scatter Site Project and for Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) Trumansburg for - Sale Townhomes Phase 2 (ID #11714) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature through Resolutions No. 2015-154, No. 2019-221, and No. 2021-123 authorized funding for the Community Housing Development Fund (CHDF), which provides grant awards to support the construction and rehabilitation of permanently affordable housing units for low- to moderate-income households, and WHEREAS, the CHDF assists with the development costs associated with residential real estate development projects primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income households, and requires that newly constructed or rehabilitated homes supported by the program are not only made available to low- to moderate-income households, but also remain affordable to future generations of renters and buyers, and WHEREAS, a Notice of Funding Availability was made available to interested parties on January Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 12 23, 2023 with a deadline of February 23, 2023 for Round 23 of the CHDF program, and WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland Counties applied for funding through Round 23 of the CHDF for four for-sale units for low-income households, two units located in the City of Ithaca and two in the Village of Lansing, and WHEREAS, Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services (INHS) applied for funding through Round 23 of the CHDF for six for-sale townhomes, located in the planned Village Grove affordable housing development in the Village of Trumansburg, and WHEREAS, the CHDF Program Oversight Committee accepted and recommended that the proposals receive funding as indicated in the table, and Applicant Project Location Number of Affordable Units Dollar Amount Recommended Sponsors Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland Counties S. Plain St. and Dart Dr. Scatter Site Project City of Ithaca, Village of Lansing 4 new for-sale homes (2 single-family and 2 semi-attached) for households making between 30-60% of Area Median Income (AMI) $170,000 City of Ithaca: $100,000; Tompkins County (IDA Contribution: $70,000 INHS Community Housing Trust Trumansburg For-Sale Townhomes Phase 2 Village of Trumansburg 6 new for-sale town homes for households making between 65 and 80% AMI $360,000 Cornell University: $200,000; Tompkins County (IDA Contribution: $160,000 WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature through Resolution No. 2020-74 made a Negative Declaration determination for the Village Grove project, which includes Community Housing Trust Trumansburg For-Sale Townhomes Phase 2, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That Tompkins County authorizes the expenditure of $70,000 of its funds to support the Habitat for Humanity S. Plain St. and Dart Rd. Scatter Site Project, RESOLVED, further, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That Tompkins County authorizes the expenditure of $160,000 of its funds to support the INHS Community Housing Trust Trumansburg For-Sale Townhomes Phase 2, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is authorized to make the following 2023 budget adjustment: Revenue CD8695.42411 Program Income $230,000 Appropriation CD8695.54400 Program Expense $230,000 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or her designee is authorized to execute Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 13 agreements in order to effect this grant program consistent with this resolution. SEQR ACTION: S. Plain St. and Dart Dr. Scatter Site Project - Type II-11 Action; Community * * * * * * * * * Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee met on June 15th. The Committee received a report from County Administration regarding the downtown facilities and also received information regarding a CDL testing site in the community. Mr. Lane attended the Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC) meeting and received a report regarding the white bikes in the area. There are currently 80 of these electric bikes in the County, mostly used in college town. There is a possibility for Bike Share to get 160 additional bikes through a grant with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). These are different than the lime bikes that were previously in the County. Roxan Noble, Airport Director, announced September 17th as Airport Day. Resolution No. 2023-141: Authorizing 2023-6 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Urban Formula Program Grant Application for Tompkins County (ID #11736) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 1] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Deborah Dawson, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler NAYS: Deborah Dawson WHEREAS, the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation is authorized to make grants for mass transportation projects pursuant to Section 5307 of Chapter 53, Title 49, of the United States Code, and WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins is the Direct Recipient designated by the Governor of New York State for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 Urban Formula Program, and WHEREAS, the FTA fund sources are as follows: 2022 Sec 5307 Urban Formula Program $ 500,000 2023 Sec 5307 Urban Formula Program $ 600,000 2023 Sec 5311 Rural Transfer to Sec 5307 Program $ 891,062 TOTAL $1,991,062 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 14 WHEREAS, the County is working with the Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council to include the projects in the 2023-2027 Transportation Improvement Program, as amended on 6/20/2023, and WHEREAS, the grant’s Program of Projects is as follows: Projects Federal State County Local Total Project Administration - County 2022-2024 $757,414 $ 94,677 $ 94,677 - $946,768 Mobility Management - County 2022- 2024 $137,300 $ 17,163 $ 17,163 - $171,626 Mobility Management - SCMP 2022- 2023 $174,421 $ 21,803 - $ 21,803 $218,027 Operating Assistance - SCMP 2022-2023 $ 10,087 - - $ 10,087 $ 20,174 Gadabout Buses (Qty 3) - Sec 5311 Transfer $429,399 $ 42,940 - $ 42,940 $515,279 Gadabout ITS Capital Project - trip reservation/driver dispatch software $ 20,778 $ 2,597 - $ 2,597 $ 25,972 Mobility Management - Cornell Cooperative Extension Way2Go 2022-23 - Sec 5311 Transfer $461,663 $ 57,708 - $ 57,708 $577,079 TOTAL $1,991,062 $236,888 $111,840 $135,135 $2,474,925 now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities & Infrastructure Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature authorizes the County Compliance Coordinator to execute and file applications on behalf of the County of Tompkins with the Federal Transit Administration for the 2023-6 Section 5307 Grant with a total budget of $1,991,062 including Federal, New York State, and TCAT sources RESOLVED, further, That the County Compliance Coordinator is authorized to sign: 1. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County, the Federal Transit Administration and the New York State Department of Transportation for the Project. 2. Agreements between Tompkins County and third-party subcontractors necessary to complete the project. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 15 Resolution No. 2023-142: Budget Adjustment and Contingent Fund Request - Information Technology Systems (ID #11680) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Susan Currie, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Information Technology Services Department received additional revenue in 2022 that was not budgeted, and WHEREAS, there was an administrative error that omitted the 2022 salary adjustment in the GIS Budget Unit 1683, and WHEREAS, the Information Technology Department's budget could not support the changes in salary and fringe, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for a department's overage to be paid to the department from the Contingent Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and the Budget, Capital and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment for 2022: BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REVENUE 1683 GIS 43989 OTHER HOME/COMMUNITY SVCS $76,029 1683 GIS 42228 DATA Processing $5,372 1680 ITS 42228 DATA PROCESSING $153 1680 ITS 42229 TELECOMMUNICATION $240 EXPENSE 1683 GIS 54425 SERVICE CONTRACTS $79,196.88 1683 GIS 51200090 GIS ANALYST/WEB DEVELOPER $275.04 1683 GIS 51000090 GIS ANALYST/WEB DEVELOPER $1,928.50 1680 ITS 54472 TELEPHONE $71.73 1680 ITS 51200637 SYSTEMS ANALYST TEC $166.42 1680 ITS 54303 OFFICE SUPPLIES $155 CONTINGENT FUND REQUEST FROM: 1990 CONTINGENT 54400 PROGRAM EXPENSE $14,122.01 TO: 1683 GIS 51000714 GIS ANALYST $6,283.81 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 16 1683 GIS 51400 DISABILITY PAY $6,200.44 1683 GIS 58800 FRINGE $1,637.76 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Koreman, Chair, said the Committee is meeting June 22nd at 10:00 a.m. and highlighted agenda topics for those in attendance. In response to Mr. Lane, Ms. Koreman has not heard anything about trucking of leachate in the area. Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, had no report. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Ms. Dawson, Chair, said the Committee met on June 12th and began a discussion regarding the County’s fund balance in order to have a better idea of how much can be spent and how much is designated. This discussion will continue next month. Resolution No. 2023-143: Budget Adjustment and Contingent Fund Request - Human Services Coalition (ID #11697) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Lee Shurtleff, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the 2023 Tompkins County Budget adopted November 15, 2022, approved an over target request for a Teen Coordinator Position at Southside Community Center through the contingent fund for $25,000, and WHEREAS, pending determination for administrative oversight through Human Services Coalition, and WHEREAS, County Administration would like to move the funds from the contingent fund to the Human Services Coalition for Southside Community Centers Teen Coordinator position, and WHEREAS, the County Administrator and Director of Finance approve the request from the Contingent Fund, now therefore be it Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 17 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Director of Finance be authorized to appropriate $25,000 from the Contingency Fund to HSC to facilitate the Southside Community Center Teen Coordinator Position as follows: A FUND - General Fund REVENUE: Acct. Number Acct. Name: Amount A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $25,000 EXPENDITURE: Acct. Number Acct. Name: Amount A6305.54400 Program Expense $25,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for June 28th. Dr. Pillar indicated the agenda has not been finalized but they plan to review and approve forms for people to nominate individuals for the Strength in Diversity award and new photos for County values posters. Dr. Pillar announced that County Legislators marched in the Pride Parade recently, along with Common Council members. She said it was great to have the County visible in this way. She commended the Pride Parade organizers, and said it was a joyful, inclusive experience. Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee met last week and had a continuing discussion regarding Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the community. The Committee also received an update on Safety and Incident Real-Time Emergency Notification (SIREN) system, which seems to be going pretty well. SIREN is being used for emergency and general alert information. The Department of Emergency Response (DOER) would like to see the County with a higher number of registrants as it is a powerful way to get information out in a hurry. Mr. John said the Committee also learned DOER is doing Citizen Preparedness Corps training and has two more planned sessions in July and September. The Jail population is at 61 with 2 board outs. Mr. John said the County was running extraordinarily low numbers in the Jail in 2020, though Mr. Salisbury indicated that the County is processing a lot of warrants, which, during the pandemic, was not happening and this is largely part of the reason why the numbers in the jail are running higher than before. This indicates that the Jail population was falsely low during the pandemic. Mr. John reported the Sheriff, District Attorney (DA), and the Department of Probation and Community Justice were successful in the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) application, which awarded approximately $380,000 to the Departments. Discussions are ongoing as to how that grant money will be applied and there will be more information coming forward on that soon. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 18 Mr. Koreman said DOER provided the names of the municipalities that are signed up and using SIREN. Mr. John said municipalities can be a part of this to contact their residents and there is no cost to them to use the service. Ms. Koreman encouraged fellow Legislators to encourage their municipalities to sign up for this alert system. Resolution No. 2023-144: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Forensic Pathologist Testimony (ID #11673) Mr. John explained this funding is not within the District Attorney's budget, as these services are not often needed. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Anne Koreman, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Tompkins County has traditionally retained the services of out-of-county Forensic Pathologists in connection with forensic autopsies and related testimony for homicide cases prosecuted in Tompkins County, and WHEREAS, the District Attorney’s Office is in need of the expert services of the forensic pathologist who performed autopsies in two separate homicide cases, which will each require in-person expert testimony at Grand Jury and trial proceedings, specifically Dr. Robert Stoppacher, M.D., Riverside Forensic Pathology, PLLC, and WHEREAS, the District Attorney’s annual budget does not include a line item for expert testimony in the nature of forensic pathologists or forensic psychiatrists, said expenses arising sporadically based upon events which are impossible to predict from year to year, and WHEREAS, the fees charges by Riverside Forensic Pathology, PLLC for expert testimony are $300.00 per hour including travel time, and the District Attorney’s Office anticipates that Dr. Stoppacher’s Grand Jury testimony will be approximately eight (8) hours; his testimony in a scheduled murder trial in July 2023 will be approximately twelve (12) hours; and his testimony in a murder trial in late 2023 or early 2024 will be approximately twelve (12) hours, for a total estimated cost of $9,600.00, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel and Public Safety Committees, That the Director of Finance be authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriation: FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $ 9,600.00 TO: A1165.54442 Professional Services $ 9,600.00 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 19 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 22nd. Resolution No. 2023-145: Budget Adjustment, Contingent Fund Request, and Authorizing the Salary for Position Above the Salary Range – Medical Director, Mental Health (ID #11689) Ms. Holmes said the person currently in the position is paid higher than the salary grade though even above the current salary grade, the County will likely not be able to attract candidates at the current salary but the position is needed to maintain services at the Mental Health clinic. Mr. Brown asked if this is a mandated position. Ms. Holmes said yes, though counties are not mandated to have a mental health clinic. However, if they do have a mental health clinic, this position is a mandated position through that clinic. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Vice Chair SECONDER: Deborah Dawson, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the "Point-Factor Rating System" that is applied to all job descriptions, and utilized by Tompkins County to assign labor grades and corresponding salaries to all titles, does not adequately reflect the market-rate salaries for Health Care Professionals, and WHEREAS, due to the extreme workforce shortage in mental health and increased demand for services exacerbated by the pandemic, the Commissioner of Human Resources has determined that the salary for the position of Medical Director/MH is significantly lower than the market rate, and WHEREAS, salaries above the salary range are subject to Legislature approval, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the salary for Medical Director/MH position ID 547 incumbent be increased from $120.97 per hour to $143.75 per hour for work rate effective June 12, 2023. RESOLVED, further, That the Medical Director/MH position is eligible to receive the same fringe benefits and the same annual salary adjustments as provided to other white-collar staff without requiring a separate annual resolution of the Legislature, Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 20 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator is authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the CSEA White Collar Bargaining Unit to change the salary accordingly with the understanding that this is non-precedent setting for other titles, RESOLVED, further, That the fiscal target for 2023 be increased by $67,984 (salary $47,382 and fringe $20,602), RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby directed to make the following changes on the From: Acct. Number Account Name Amount A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $67,984 To: Acct. Number Account Name Amount A4311.51000 Regular Pay $47,382 A4311.58800 Fringe $20,602 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Housing and Economic Development Committee Mr. Mezey, Chair, said the Committee met on June 7th. The Committee had a conversation around housing and different services within the County, and started a homelessness discussion within the Committee. Tammy Baker, the County’s new Homelessness Services Coordinator, was introduced during the meeting as well. The next Committee meeting is scheduled for July 5th. Resolution No. 2023-146: Authorization to Issue a Request For Proposals to Expand Broadband Access (ID #11643) Mr. Mezey said this resolution addresses the 1200 addresses in the County that are unserved by broadband and would allow the County to find an internet provider to provide service these addresses. This resolution does not bind the County to having to provide the service, but allows at least a look into options. It was MOVED by Mr. Klein, seconded by Mr. Brooks, to send this resolution back to Committee. Mr. Klein explained the Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG) is interested in a municipal, County-wide broadband service and he believes the Legislature should explore this option first before going this route. He thinks this will make the County’s municipal partners happy. There was additional conversation regarding sending the resolution back to Committee. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows: Ayes - 6 (Legislators Champion, Dawson, John, Klein, Pillar, and Shurtleff); Noes - 8 (Legislators Black, Brooks, Brown, Currie, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, and Sigler). MOTION FAILED. Mr. John suggested amending the sixth WHEREAS paragraph to read “WHEREAS County is considering providing financial and/or in kind support…” This amendment was considered friendly. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 21 The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Greg Mezey, Member SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, broadband internet access is essential for economic development, education, health care, and public safety in the 21st century, and WHEREAS, over 1,200 locations in Tompkins County lack reliable broadband service, and WHEREAS, the County Legislature has identified the expansion of broadband to unserved locations as a priority, and WHEREAS, the County has retained the services of ECC Technologies, Inc. to provide expert consultation and guidance toward this goal, and WHEREAS, the County wishes to solicit proposals from qualified providers to design, construct, operate, and maintain a broadband network that will serve these unserved locations in the county, and WHEREAS, the County is considering providing financial and/or in-kind support to the selected provider(s) to facilitate the deployment of broadband to unserved locations, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on the recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the County Administrator or her designee is hereby authorized to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the expansion of broadband to unserved locations in the county, RESOLVED, further, That the RFP shall include, but not be limited to, the following elements: A description of the county's goals and objectives for broadband expansion; a map and list of unserved locations in the county; a minimum level of service and performance standards for broadband; a timeline and milestones for broadband deployment; the criteria and process for evaluating and selecting proposals; and other information or requirements deemed necessary by the County Administrator, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator, or her designee, shall advertise the RFP in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and shall solicit proposals from interested providers, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or her designee shall review and evaluate the proposals received and shall present a recommendation to the County Legislature for approval. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 22 Individual Member-Filed Resolutions Resolution No. 2023-147: A Resolution Urging Governor Hochul to Veto Pending Legislation (S3505B and A4282B) That Would Impact the Timing of Local Elections (ID #11753) Ms. Dawson offered a substitute resolution was accepted as a friendly amendment. Mr. Lane is absolutely opposed to this and cannot believe this Legislature would ask the Governor to veto legislation which has the purpose of increasing voter turnout in elections. Voter suppression has been happening all over the country, making it more difficult for people to vote. The Legislature should be opposed to those kinds of things and should be doing everything possible to make it easier for people to vote. This is a good thing the State Legislature has done, and Mr. Lane is surprised by this. Mr. Shurtleff believes this is counterproductive and asked his colleagues to imagine what the voter ballot would look like. There could be 30 plus names on the ballot if this were to pass, in addition to potential referendums that may be included for various municipalities. This could likely overwhelm the voters. Mr. Brown shared his reasoning for initially bringing this resolution forward and thanked Ms. Dawson and Mr. Klein for their revisions. Mr. Brown believes local elections are more important than national elections as the President, Vice President, and even Senators don’t have the connection to the local citizens the same way municipal officials do. Ms. Dawson said the Board of Elections Commissioners pointed out to the very different kinds of services they provide to the public with these various elections and that they often give more personal attention to voters in the odd year elections as people are registering to vote and there is more time to designate to this effort. She doesn’t believe that this equates this to voter suppression, if people choose not to vote so be it. Mr. John supports the resolution but understands what Mr. Lane is trying to point out; there are issues with people not voting. Even if more people come to the polls, he believes there will still be undervotes with many people leaving portions of the ballot blank due to the number of individuals on the ballot. Mr. John would love to hear ways on how to increase voter turnout but doesn’t think changing local elections to even years would make a difference in turnout or voter numbers. Dr. Pillar supports the resolution and agrees with Mr. Lane, stating voter turnout is important. Voter suppression is terrible, and Legislators should be doing everything possible to bring awareness to elections. Mr. Brooks believes this effort should be a data-driven decision and wondered if the data either way shows more people voting in elections. Ms. Black reached out to Assemblymember Anna Kelles yesterday and the thought is that there would be greater voter turnout, which is why the Democrats have supported this. She will be voting against this resolution as she trusts the State representatives have looked at the data surrounding this. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 23 RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 4] MOVER: Randy Brown, Member SECONDER: Michael Sigler, Member AYES: Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Randy Brown, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler NAYS: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane WHEREAS, New York State and local laws have long permitted elections for legislative and administrative offices in Upstate towns and counties, including Tompkins County, to be held in odd-numbered years, and WHEREAS, holding such elections in odd-numbered years elevates those races in public attention, inviting and permitting voters to focus on local candidates and governance issues without being distracted by the more prominent state and federal races that are generally held in even-numbered years, and WHEREAS, the current election schedule enables local boards of elections to maintain a steady level of staffing and effort every year, by processing greater numbers of voter registration and absentee ballot applications in even-numbered years, and providing guidance and assistance to local candidates and committees on matters relating to ballot access in odd-numbered years, and WHEREAS, in June 2023, the New York State Legislature passed Senate Bill S3505B and Assembly Bill A4282B, which would require local elections for many county legislative and town board elections to be held in even-numbered years, and WHEREAS, these bills would significantly increase the workload of local boards of elections in even-numbered years by shifting local candidates’ and committees’ ballot access needs to even-numbered years, and would significantly decrease the boards’ workloads in odd-numbered years, thereby creating substantial annual variations in the boards’ needs for staff and resources, and WHEREAS, these bills would require significantly larger paper ballots in even-numbered year elections, thereby creating potential issues relating to voting machines’ ability to accommodate a steady stream of paper ballots without requiring frequent adjustment by poll workers, and WHEREAS, these bills could significantly obscure the campaigns of candidates for local county and town offices, whose issues and positions would be eclipsed by higher-profile state and federal races, and WHEREAS, these bills would not result in significant savings, since many local offices are excluded from the bills, requiring elections to be held in odd-numbered years in any event, and the transition of certain elections to even-numbered years will require elections for the same offices to be held in consecutive years. Moreover, the uneven annual workloads referred to above will require local boards of election to onboard additional staff in even-numbered years to handle the additional workload, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has been advised by its Democratic Elections Commissioner that, for the reasons stated herein, he believes that the impact of S3505B and A4282B on Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, June 20, 2023 24 the local election process will be negative. Both our Democratic and Republican election Commissioners oppose these bills, and WHEREAS, the chairpersons of the Tompkins County Democratic and Republican Committees do not support enactment of these bills, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Legislature opposes the enactment of S3505B and A4282B and urges Governor Hochul to veto them, RESOLVED, further, That a copy of this resolution be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State Senators Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Lea Webb, New York State Assembly Members Carl Heastie and Anna Kelles, and the New York State Association of Counties. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes of Previous Meeting - June 6, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Greg Mezey, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Currie, Champion, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Brown, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Unfinished Business Mr. John said the Industrial Development Agency (IDA) met on June 14th. The IDA agreed to provide funding for a community kitchen project to allow for startups. This project is contingent upon several other steps but Mr. John thought this was a very exciting project for the development corporation to support. The IDA also received a new application for “The Citizen” where Joe’s restaurant is located. This project is designed for 80 units at the 100 to 180% median income. Additionally, the IDA provided $230,000 for Community Housing Development Fund projects that were approved on the consent agenda this evening. Mr. Lane asked if there have been any complaints from people objecting to tearing down Joe’s. Mr. John has heard people say that it’s a shame that it would be coming down but it has been closed for some time. Ms. Dawson commented that some of the houses being funded through the Community Housing Development Fund are going to be built right across the street from her. She and her husband look forward to welcoming their new neighors. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Accepted 08-01-2023 Tuesday, July 18, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Call to Order Mr. Klein, Vice Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Shawna Black Chair Excused Travis Brooks Member Present Susan Currie Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present Daniel Klein Vice Chair Present Anne Koreman Member Present Randy Brown Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Present 5:32 PM Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Mr. Klein read the Recognition for the "I Voted" sticker contest and invited the winner, Dakota Tseng, to accept the award. Dr. Pillar arrived at this time. Mr. Tseng thanked the Legislature for the recognition and also thanked his government teacher, who encouraged him to enter the contest. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Dr. Pillar read the proclamation, declaring the month of July as Disability Pride Month. Tracy Decker, Finger Lakes Independence Center (FLIC), appeared virtually to accept the proclamation. She thanked the Legislature for the recognition of Disability Pride month and spoke about an upcoming event at the Finger Lakes Independence Center (FLIC) on Friday, July 28th. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 2 RESULT: ANNOUNCED Report from Other County Staff as Recognized by the Chair of the Legislature Mrs. McCloy announced she had conducted a search for a new Deputy Clerk of the Legislature and asked for confirmation of this individual from the Legislature. It was MOVED by Ms. Champion, seconded by Mr. Mezey, and unanimously adopted by members present, to confirm the appointment of Jordan White as Deputy Clerk of the Legislature, effective July 24, 2023. Ms. White thanked the Legislature for their confirmation and said she is excited to get to work. Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Mr. Klein announced there would be an executive session this evening. The executive session will cover the topics of a potential real estate transaction and contract negotiations. Mr. Klein also announced that the resolution addressing the Seneca Meadows landfill would be discussed after the presentation from Tompkins Cortland Community College, to allow those in attendance to see and hear the debate and vote on the subject. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Joseph Kreitinger, an environmental toxicologist, spoke about the Seneca Meadows landfill expansion but didn’t speak for or against the proposed expansion of the landfill. He did provide information regarding the human health and financial liability regarding the Seneca Meadows landfill. Brian Eden, Yayoi Koizumi, George Adams, Yvonne Taylor, and Abi Buddington all spoke in support of the Seneca Meadows resolution opposing the expansion and continued use of the Seneca Meadows landfill. Zach Winn, City of Ithaca resident, spoke of a number of recent incidents in the City, primarily burglaries and occurrences within the encampments. Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials There were no municipal officials present. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Dr. Pillar reminded and asked everyone to speak into their microphones as they recently viewed a City of Ithaca meeting and it was difficult to hear the various individuals speaking. Speaking directly into the microphones in an effort to be more inclusive of those who may be hard of hearing. Dr. Pillar also stated their appreciation of the use of correct pronouns of they/them more recently. Mr. Lane said the first quarter revenues for New York State are down by $7 billion. The State Comptroller announced that this is the worst investment year for the retirement system since 2008. When Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 3 the State is short of money, they turn to the Counties and other municipalities to make up for the shortfall. Mr. Lane wants everyone to be aware that this is happening because although it seems like the economy is plugging along, there are some real problems here. Mr. Brown announced the Town of Newfield’s Old Home Days, which are taking place on July 28th and 29th. There will be a parade with various local fire departments attending, a chicken barbeque, and a small fair area for kids. Ms. Currie commended the Department of Emergency Response (DOER) as she recently had an opportunity to attend a citizen preparedness session. Geoff Dunn and DOER staff did an amazing job putting together and hosting the session. Ms. Dawson spoke of a new business moving into the Village of Lansing and that this is a big development for all in the County. This business is going to be investing about $50 million locally and will employ over 100 people in well-paying jobs which is a huge boost for the County’s local economy. Ms. Dawson thanked Senator Charles Schumer, Governor Kathy Hochul, and Heather McDaniel with Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) for assisting this company’s move into the community. She hopes it bodes well for this region. Mr. Sigler congratulated the Village of Lansing and Tompkins County. It’s amazing that this is happening for this County. He knows people who are already slated to work at the new factory, and emphasized that this community has people that can do the kind of very technical work that is needed. Mr. Shurtleff spoke about the Groton Fire Department hosting its annual Junior Firefighter event a week ago. There were over 130 students that participated in the event. This is a prime example of the youth programming support throughout the County. Mr. Shurtleff commended the Airport staff as the feature helicopter had to be cancelled due to the weather. The Airport crash, fire, and rescue truck was brought out instead and the kids were delighted. This event hopefully inspired the next generation of firefighters to join. Mr. John recently read an article in the Ithaca Times from Acting Chief of Police for City of Ithaca. Mr. John read the statement from the Acting Chief of Police and said he read the statement to point out that being a police officer is a desirable profession and is critically important as well. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Mr. Klein said Ms. Black will return from vacation tomorrow. Mr. Klein announced that Tompkins County has a proposed solid waste management plan that is currently in the comment period. There will be a presentation on this plan at the August 1st Legislature meeting. He hopes this will potentially address some of the issue with garbage and how to reduce it. There were no Chair's appointments to be made. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 4 Special Topical Presentation and/or Discussion Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) Presentation General College Update and Brief Budget Review (ID#11795) Bill Talbot and Amy Kremenek presented an update on Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3). Dr. Kremenek said the Fall 2023 enrollment is up nearly 10% with total student enrollment up 13%. Mr. Talbot spoke about the facilities upgrades throughout the college as well as the financial status of the institution. Mr. Talbot clarified the financial status and where the funds are derived from at the request of Mr. Sigler. Mr. Lane is pleased to see Guthrie continue their support of the night nursing program and wondered about partnership with Cayuga Medical. Dr. Kremenek said Cayuga Medical is an excellent partner to the school. Additionally, TC3 is looking to build two new medical programs and both Guthrie and Cayuga Medical are willing to hire every graduate the school can produce. Mr. Mezey thanked Mr. Talbot and Dr. Kremenek for the presentation and for the work they do on behalf of the community. Mr. John also thanked them for the work with college initiatives upstate. Mr. Brooks thanked Dr. Kremenek and Mr. Talbot for the presentation and mentioned that he is a graduate from TC3. He would like to know what young people can do to go back to school if they have an outstanding bill at the school, as that often seems to be a deterrent to potentially returning to school. Dr. Kremenek said students can be reinstated and there are potential opportunities to work with students to address the debt, though sometimes it is not possible. There are a few second chance programs for those to address the debt. Mr. Talbot said that if a student has earned at least a few credits and were to complete the semester, the school could forgive part of the debt. TC3 is still trying to pilot a couple of those students but want to make sure they are truly ready to come back though they wouldn’t hold them back just for money. Mr. Lane asked if there is any update on the Coltivare program. Dr. Kremenek said the program and restaurant has been temporarily shut down due to staffing issues at the end of May. Redevelopment of job descriptions have happened, and the school is exploring partnerships for the continuing of the program. This is being prioritized for the fall semester. Ms. Dawson thanked both Mr. Talbot and Dr. Kremenek for their work and partnership with the County. RESULT: COMPLETED Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Resolution No. 2023-148: Resolution Opposing the Increase of the Permitted Landfill Height and Extended Life of Seneca Meadows, Inc. (ID #11758) Ms. Koreman discussed and provided examples of the various ways discarded items can be sorted to reduce waste. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 5 Ms. Champion said everyone has waste and it has to go somewhere. If the County wants to deal with the problem, there needs to be a landfill in the County. People need to take responsibility for their own trash. There is more that can be done besides just throwing something away. Ms. Champion thanked those who worked on this and brought it forward. Mr. Brown said Tompkins County is not sending any trash to this landfill currently. It’s a matter of responsibility and if the landfills continue to be built, the environment is never going to get any better. This needs to be done and needs to start now. Mr. Shurtleff asked if there was a fiscal implication to Tompkins County by supporting this resolution. Mr. Brown noted that the current solid waste contract is up in 2024 and currently none of the waste from this County is going to Seneca Meadows. However, if the contract was less expensive to go to Seneca Meadows, that’s where the trash would go. Mr. John struggles with this resolution. He rode his bike by the Seneca Meadows landfill last summer; it doesn’t smell good and it is big. He asked if this resolution is passed, where does the trash go? He doesn’t know closing Seneca Meadows will address the issue. New York State needs to work on their language within their green policies but he doesn’t think closing this particular landfill will force the State to do the job better. This is state and national policy, and it needs to come from there. Dr. Pillar said this resolution calls for the original plan of closing the landfill by 2025, not extending it. They believe this is an important step toward sustainability. Mr. Lane believes there needs to be a landfill and a change in the packaging bill. He also hopes the County doesn’t have to turn the solid waste fee into a whole new county tax. The idea of a landfill in Tompkins County enraged community members in the past. Mr. Mezey said the Ontario landfill, where the County’s waste is currently being sent to, is slated to close in 2028. The threat to our natural resources is great. Something like this has an impact far beyond and he hopes the Legislature can take all steps and many more to apply pressure to the State, purveyors and the community to really sort through the trash to have as little as possible. Ms. Koreman said there are 50% more lung cancer cases in the 25-mile radius surrounding this landfill. Ms. Taylor provided additional information regarding the Seneca Meadows landfill for those in attendance. Environmental agencies have pushed back against the State and won. The Finger Lakes region has and continues to stand united and can push back against “David and Goliath” type fights such as this. Ms. Dawson does not support the resolution but doesn’t want her vote to be misinterpreted. She does not support the landfill but people aren’t going to stop generating garbage because a landfill closes. Mr. Klein agreed with Ms. Dawson and added that this will shift the problem elsewhere and will increase costs in other ways. Ms. Koreman said by not passing this, the Legislature is losing an opportunity to put pressure on the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). She hopes that if there was a County landfill in Tompkins County, the Legislature would have all communities stand up and support the closure of it, similar to what is happening with this resolution. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 6 The resolution was defeated by roll call vote. RESULT: DEFEATED [7 TO 6] MOVER: Anne Koreman, Member SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar NAYS: Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler EXCUSED: Shawna Black WHEREAS, Seneca Meadows, Inc. (SMI) is seeking to increase the life of its existing landfill (“Landfill”) located at 1786 Salcman Road in the Towns of Seneca Falls and Waterloo, Seneca County, New York, and WHEREAS, the project would add approximately 47 million cubic yards of air space used for the disposal of non-hazardous residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial wastes in the proposed SMI Valley Infill Area (“Valley Infill”), and WHEREAS, The Valley Infill will involve the construction of approximately 47 acres of newly lined landfill area, as well as overfilling above approximately 191 acres of currently permitted landfill area, and WHEREAS, an increase in the existing maximum permitted Landfill height by about 70 feet, and WHEREAS, the type of waste being received at the facility (Municipal Solid Waste) and the approved design capacity of the Landfill, which is 6,000 tons per day (TPD), would not change, however, Landfill operation would be extended approximately 15 years, depending on the waste volume received in a given year, and WHEREAS, the impacts of SMI are felt by nearby residents due to the proximity of waste/ garbage truck traffic/PFAS-laden leachate being shipped to our community/ impact on our agri-tourism based community character/ negative climate impacts of methane emissions/ environmental impacts of SMI, and WHEREAS, the project sponsor must obtain the following project approvals from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC): modification of its existing Solid SMI Facility permit under NYCRR Parts 360 and 363 (“the Part 360/363 permit”); a Change-of-use approval for the Tantalo Landfill Class 4 Superfund Site; and coverage under the SPDES MulitSector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Industrial Activities (GP-0-17-004). SMI must also obtain approval from the Town Boards of Seneca Falls and Waterloo (“Town Boards”) for the Site Plan for the Valley Infill project Landfill. In addition, the Site will require Site Plan Approval from each Town’s Planning Board, and the Project will also require Special Use Permit approvals from Seneca Falls Zoning Board of Appeals and the Town of Waterloo. In addition, the project sponsor must also undergo an obstruction review by the Federal Aviation Authority (“FAA”), and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 7 WHEREAS, traffic to and from the existing Landfill site impacts the Finger Lakes community beyond the Towns of Seneca Falls and Waterloo, presents visual blight upon entering the Finger Lakes area from the Thruway, thereby being incompatible with the community character of the region, together with unmitigated odors emanating therefrom, already negatively impacts regional roads, and air quality and environmental conditions in the immediate area causing these neighborhoods adjacent thereto to be designated disadvantaged communities by the NYSDEC, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County is not named as an interested party, however our residents will be directly affected by the award of approval or by failure for SMI to receive approval, and WHEREAS, the impact of a landfill decreases the value of properties, increases greenhouse gases, violates New York’s climate law and guidelines as proposed by the Climate Action Council, negatively impacts tourism, and provides the potential for additional toxins to impact the region, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That Tompkins County does hereby oppose any increase in the existing maximum permitted Landfill height by about 70 feet, as well as the extension of the life of the landfill by approximately 15 years, without due consideration of its impact on adjacent communities, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature directs a copy of this resolution to be sent to the NYSDEC, the Town Boards of Seneca Falls and Waterloo, the Seneca Falls Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Seneca County Board of Supervisors. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Recess Mr. Klein declared recess at 7:26 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:40 p.m. Report by the County Administrator Ms. Holmes said interviews for the Workforce Development Directors position took place last week and interviews for the Chief Equity and Diversity Officer will be taking place tomorrow. A strategic operations plan e-mail was sent to municipal partners. Consultant Berry Dunn will be in touch to schedule interviews to provide a basis for a draft strategic plan. The professional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) pilot program through the Department of Emergency Response (DOER) is going to be under consideration in the County’s budget in the coming months. Ms. Holmes said there are grants available to help cover these costs and Administration staff needs to act on these now in order to receive the monies for 2024. Ms. Holmes said staff is working on the grant applications now. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 8 Report by the County Attorney Mr. Troy provided an update on two cases the County is currently waiting on final decisions for. Report by the Director of Finance Ms. Scarrott said the auditors are still working on the year-end audit for last year and are currently focusing on gathering data to properly record leases the County holds. The Department is continuing to work on the Annual Update Document (AUD), but are currently waiting on lease information from auditors to complete it. The in rem tax foreclosure auction was held June 29th. All 7 parcels slated for the auction did sell. Most of the money received from the auction is being put into an escrow account to await further decision from the Supreme Court. The auctioneer was paid out of County funds. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Travis Brooks, Member SECONDER: Anne Koreman, Member AYES: Brooks, Currie, Champion, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Brown, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler EXCUSED: Black Advisory Board Appointments (ID # 11749) Developmental Disability Subcommittee Walaa Maharem-Horan, Member, term expires December 31, 2024 Sally McConnell-Ginet, Member, term expires December 31, 2025 Cassidy Stanley, Member, term expires December 31, 2026 Tompkins County Historical Commission Dr. Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Member, term expires December 31, 2025 Resolution No. 2023-149: Increase Petty Cash Account - County Clerk/Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) (ID #11720) WHEREAS, the County Clerk’s Office and the Department of Motor Vehicles have a number of cash drawers in the offices for handling customer transactions, and to conduct business appropriately they need a total of $1,210 in Petty Cash, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the County Clerk’s Office/DMV Petty Cash account be raised by $600 to a total of $1,210. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 9 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-150: Resolution to Update the Administrative Policy Manual: Policy 02-15: Personnel Records (ID #11770) WHEREAS, pursuant to Tompkins County Administrative Manual Policy 01-04, Legislative approval (a formal vote) is required for new policies or for changes to existing policy, and WHEREAS, Policy 02-15: Personnel Records has not been reviewed in over five years and contains updates to the definitions, policy, procedure sections, and WHEREAS, the policy above has been updated by the respective responsible departments and further reviewed by County staff and Legislators, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the changes to Policy 02-15 is hereby adopted in the Administrative Policy Manual. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-151: Budget Adjustment - Finance Department to County Administration - Human Resources (HR) Payroll Position (ID #11769) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the County Legislature approved adding a position in the Finance Department to support an HR/Payroll Administration and Technical Position to support core modules in UKG HR/Payroll systems, and WHEREAS, the Information Technology Department, Finance Department, Human Resources Department, and County Administration Department worked together to discuss the position and identify the level of support needed, and it is agreed that the position oversight should be in County Administration as it serves multiple departments, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and the Budget Capital and Personnel Committees, That the Finance Director be directed to make the following budget adjustment on her books: FROM: Finance Department EXPENDITURE: 1315.51000725 Systems Administrator $84,479 1315.58800 Fringe $37,314 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 10 TO: County Administration EXPENDITURE: 1230.51000 Personnel Expenses $84,479 1230.58800 Fringe $37,314 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-152: Making a Negative Determination of Environmental Significance in relation to Resolution No. 153 of 2023: Appropriating Funds from the Tompkins County Natural Infrastructure Capital Program for the Acquisition of the Cornelius Addition to the Etna Nature Preserve (ID #11740) WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 153 of 2023 the County allocates funding from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program to the Finger Lakes Land Trust for the purpose of supporting the acquisition of the 11.4-acres adjoining the Etna Nature Preserve (Town of Dryden, a portion of Tax Parcel No. 39.-1-12.13), and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed and accepted as adequate the Environmental Assessment Form with respect to this action, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That Resolution No. 153 of 2023 is an Unlisted Action and per the County’s SEQR Policy (Policy No. 09-33) has been referred to the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council for review, RESOLVED, further, That the Legislature hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in regard to Resolution No. 153 of 2023. SEQR ACTION: Short EAF on file with the Clerk of the Legislature * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-153: Appropriating Funds from the Tompkins County Natural Infrastructure Capital Program for the Acquisition of the Cornelius Addition to the Etna Nature Preserve (ID #11741) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature established the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program in 2017, and WHEREAS, the current balance in the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program is $891,183.06, and WHEREAS, the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program purpose is to protect natural systems that can help mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 11 WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes Land Trust has requested financial support from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program for the purpose of acquisition of the 11.4-acres adjoining the Etna Nature Preserve (Town of Dryden, a portion of Tax Parcel No. 39.-1-12.13), and WHEREAS, the project meets all the project eligibility requirements of the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program and works to fulfill the program’s stated purpose, and WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Planning and Sustainability and the Planning Advisory Board have recommended that the County Legislature authorize $3,600 in funding from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program to support the acquisition of the Cornelius Addition to the Etna Nature Preserve, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That a total of three thousand six hundred dollars ($3,600) in funding from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program be authorized for the purpose of supporting the acquisition of the Cornelius Addition to the Etna Nature Preserve, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance be authorized and directed to make a payment of three thousand six hundred dollars ($3,600) for the acquisition of the Cornelius Addition to the Etna Nature Preserve utilizing funds from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program (HD8747.54400 proj. #87.47), RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or her designee be authorized to execute any contracts or agreements related to this project. SEQR ACTION: Unlisted * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-154: Making a Negative Determination of Environmental Significance in relation to Resolution No. 155 of 2023: Appropriating Funds from the Tompkins County Natural Infrastructure Capital Program for the Acquisition of the Robinson Estate to Create a Wetland (ID #11742) WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 155 of 2023 the County allocates funding from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program to the Finger Lakes Land Trust for the purpose of supporting the acquisition of 48-acres to be transferred to the Wetland Trust for creation of a Wetland Conservation Area (Town of Newfield Tax Parcel 5.-1-12.22), and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed and accepted as adequate the Environmental Assessment Form with respect to this action, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That Resolution No. 155 of 2023 is an Unlisted Action and per the County’s SEQR Policy (Policy No. 09-33) has been referred to the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council for review, RESOLVED, further, That the Legislature hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in regard to Resolution No. 155 of 2023. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 12 SEQR ACTION: Short EAF on file with the Clerk of the Legislature * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-155: Appropriating Funds from the Tompkins County Natural Infrastructure Capital Program for the Acquisition of the Robinson Estate to Create a Wetland Conservation Area (ID #11743) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature established the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program in 2017, and WHEREAS, the current balance in the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program is $891,183.06, and WHEREAS, the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program purpose is to protect natural systems that can help mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change, and WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes Land Trust has requested financial support from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program for the purpose of acquisition of 48 acres to be transferred to the Wetland Trust for creation of a Wetland Conservation Area (Town of Newfield Tax Parcel 5.-1-12.22), and WHEREAS, the project meets all the project eligibility requirements of the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program and works to fulfill the program’s stated purpose, and WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Planning and Sustainability and the Planning Advisory Board have recommended that the County Legislature authorize $27,666 in funding from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program to support the acquisition of the Robinson Estate to create a Wetland Conservation Area, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That a total of twenty-seven thousand six hundred and sixty six dollars ($27,666) in funding from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program be authorized for the purpose of supporting the acquisition of the Robinson Estate to create a Wetland Conservation Area, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance be authorized and directed to make a payment of twenty-seven thousand six hundred and sixty six dollars ($27,666) for the acquisition of the Robinson Estate to create a Wetland Conservation Area utilizing funds from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program (HD8747.54400 proj. #87.47), RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or her designee be authorized to execute any contracts or agreements related to this project, RESOLVED, further, That County funds only be released after the Finger Lakes Land Trust acquires the property and executes a restrictive covenant in the property deed and transfers the property to the Wetland Trust. SEQR ACTION: Unlisted Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 13 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-156: Making a Negative Determination of Environmental Significance in relation to Resolution No. 157 of 2023: Appropriating Funds from the Tompkins County Natural Infrastructure Capital Program for the Acquisition of the Thompson Addition to the Cayuga Cliffs Preserve (ID #11744) WHEREAS, in Resolution No.157 of 2023 the County allocates funding from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program to the Finger Lakes Land Trust for the purpose of supporting the acquisition of 22.9-acres to be added to the adjacent Cayuga Cliffs Preserve (Town of Lansing Tax Parcel 22.-1-24.1 and a portion of 25.-1-22.3), and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed and accepted as adequate the Environmental Assessment Form with respect to this action, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That Resolution No.157 of 2023 is an Unlisted Action and per the County’s SEQR Policy (Policy No. 09-33) has been referred to the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council for review, RESOLVED, further, That the Legislature hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in regard to Resolution No.157 of 2023. SEQR ACTION: Short EAF on file with the Clerk of the Legislature * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-157: Appropriating Funds from the Tompkins County Natural Infrastructure Capital Program for the Acquisition of the Thompson Addition to the Cayuga Cliffs Preserve (ID #11745) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature established the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program in 2017, and WHEREAS, the current balance in the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program is $891,183.06, and WHEREAS, the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program purpose is to protect natural systems that can help mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change, and WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes Land Trust has requested financial support from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program for the purpose of acquisition of 22.9-acres to be added to the adjacent Cayuga Cliffs Preserve (Town of Lansing Tax Parcel 22.-1-24.1 and a portion of 25.-1-22.3), and WHEREAS, the project meets all the project eligibility requirements of the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program , and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 14 WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Planning and Sustainability and the Planning Advisory Board have recommended that the County Legislature authorize $31,168 in funding from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program to support the acquisition of the Thompson addition to the Cayuga Cliffs Preserve, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That a total of thirty-one thousand one hundred and sixty eight dollars ($31,168) in funding from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program be authorized for the purpose of supporting the acquisition of the Thompson addition to the Cayuga Cliffs Preserve, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance be authorized and directed to make a payment of thirty-one thousand one hundred and sixty eight dollars ($31,168) for the acquisition of the Thompson addition to the Cayuga Cliffs Preserve utilizing funds from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program (HD8747.54400 proj. #87.47), RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or her designee be authorized to execute any contracts or agreements related to this project. SEQR ACTION: Unlisted * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-158: Making a Negative Determination of Environmental Significance in relation to Resolution No. 159 of 2023: Appropriating Funds from the Tompkins County Natural Infrastructure Capital Program for the Acquisition of the Whyte Addition to the Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve (ID #11746) WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 159 of 2023 the County allocates funding from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program to the Finger Lakes Land Trust for the purpose of supporting the acquisition of 8.5-acres to be added to the adjacent Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve (Town of Danby Tax Parcel 18-1-4.1), and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed and accepted as adequate the Environmental Assessment Form with respect to this action, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That Resolution No. 159 of 2023 is an Unlisted Action and per the County’s SEQR Policy (Policy No. 09-33) has been referred to the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council for review, RESOLVED, further, That the Legislature hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in regard to Resolution No. 159 of 2023. SEQR ACTION: Short EAF on file with the Clerk of the Legislature * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 15 Resolution No. 2023-159: Appropriating Funds from the Tompkins County Natural Infrastructure Capital Program for the Acquisition of the Whyte Addition to the Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve (ID #11747) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature established the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program in 2017, and WHEREAS, the current balance in the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program is $891,183.06, and WHEREAS, the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program purpose is to protect natural systems that can help mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change, and WHEREAS, the Finger Lakes Land Trust has requested financial support from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program for the purpose of acquisition of 8.5-acres to be added to the adjacent Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve (Town of Danby Tax Parcel 18-1-4.1), and WHEREAS, the project meets all the project eligibility requirements of the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program and works to fulfill the program’s stated purpose, and WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Planning and Sustainability and the Planning Advisory Board have recommended that the County Legislature authorize $8,000 in funding from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program to support the acquisition of the Whyte addition to the Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That a total of eight thousand dollars ($8,000) in funding from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program be authorized for the purpose of supporting the acquisition of the Whyte addition to the Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance be authorized and directed to make a payment of eight thousand dollars ($8,000) for the acquisition of the Whyte addition to the Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve utilizing funds from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program (HD8747.54400 proj. #87.47), RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or her designee be authorized to execute any contracts or agreements related to this project. SEQR ACTION: Unlisted * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-160: Budget Adjustment - Tompkins County Office of the Aging (COFA), Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) (ID #11757) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Office for the Aging hereafter referred as “COFA” has been Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 16 designated as a recipient of two (2) sources of funding related to its Long Term Care Ombudsman Program hereafter referred to as “LTCOP”, and WHEREAS, the first source is the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, hereafter referred as “ARPA” and the second source is LTCOP Advocacy and Enhancement, as designated under Title VII of the Older Americans Act, and WHEREAS, COFA is requesting grant acceptance and adjustments to the 2023 budget to allow for expenses relating to both programs, and WHEREAS, the ARPA funding is in the amount of $20,716, and WHEREAS, the Advocacy and Enhancement funding is in the amount of $23,257, and WHEREAS, the funding will be used to add temporary staffing and related program expenses, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following adjustments on the County books: Office for the Aging Budget Adjustments Acct. Number Acct. Name: Amount____ REVENUE: A6771.43803 Programs for Aging $43,973.00 EXPENDITURE: A6771.51000215 Director - Office for Aging $775.00 A6771.51000853 Fiscal Coordinator $1,000.00 A6771.51000841 Admin Asst. Level 4 $1,000.00 A6771.51000049 Project Assistant $14,280.00 A6771.51000049 Project Assistant $9,520.00 A6771.54414 Local Mileage $500.00 A6771.52210 Office Equipment $200.00 A6771.52206 Computer Equipment $1,287.00 A6771.54303 Office Supplies $300.00 A6771.54330 Printing $400.00 A6771.54472 Telephone $930.00 A6771.54400 Program Expense $9,775.00 A6771.58800 Fringes $4,006.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-161: Authorization to submit 2023 New York State Office of Community Renewal Community Development Block Grant Program Housing Application for Healthy Homes Rehab IV Program and Designation of Environmental Review Certifying Officer (ID #11763) WHEREAS, Tompkins County has completed a process of citizen participation to determine community development needs and to discuss the possible submission of one or more Community Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 17 Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications for the current year, and WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Community Renewal’s CDBG program is an important source of funding to address community development objectives in the County, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Healthy Homes Rehab Program has been funded through three separate CDBG grants since 2011, and with program income in 2017, and has proven to be successful in meeting the important community development need in the County of housing rehabilitation, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That Tompkins County is hereby authorized to apply for up to $1,000,000 in funding in the 2023 round of the Office of Community Renewal CDBG funding for the Tompkins County Healthy Homes Rehab IV Program, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature Chair be authorized to sign all documents related to the submission of the Office of Community Renewal CDBG application and any materials required by the Office of Community Renewal, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Commissioner of Planning and Sustainability is designated as the Certifying Officer responsible for all activities associated with the environmental review process to be completed in conjunction with any 2023 New York State CDBG application submitted by Tompkins County and any resulting award to Tompkins County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-162: Authorizing Funding from the Housing Affordability and Supportive Infrastructure Grant Program for 2023 – Town of Ithaca South Hill Financial Feasibility and Infrastructure Study (ID #11775) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County 2023 Annual Budget includes $15,000 to support, through the Housing Affordability and Supportive Infrastructure Grant Program (the Program), municipalities working to address housing affordability, and WHEREAS, the Planning, Development and Environmental Quality (PDEQ) Committee accepted the Housing Affordability and Supportive Infrastructure Grant Program Guidelines for a 2023 funding round in January 2023, with for the round applications accepted from March 20, 2023 until September 25, 2023, and WHEREAS, said Program Guidelines required that applications for grant awards from the Program in an amount that exceeds $5,000 shall be reviewed by the County Legislature, and WHEREAS, an application from the Town of Ithaca for $10,000 requires review and approval by the Tompkins County Legislature, and WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca is requesting $10,000 to hire a consultant to complete a financial feasibility study and infrastructure study for an approximately 170-acre site in the South Hill area that is designated a Traditional Neighborhood Development area in the Town of Ithaca zoning ordinance and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 18 located within a Tompkins County identified Development Focus Area, and WHEREAS, the study would address the construction of public infrastructure as a significant impediment to the construction of needed housing and would consist of preliminary cost estimates and financial feasibility studies of site buildout and identification of mechanisms for creating public-private partnerships and the delivery of incentives for buildout of infrastructure, and WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca’s Comprehensive Plan identifies the goal of establishing more intensively developed mixed use neighborhood centers near large employers on East Hill and South Hill, and WHEREAS, findings from the study may inform residential development efforts in other areas of the Town of Ithaca and other Tompkins County municipalities, and WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca has committed in its application to a $9,500 cash contribution as well as contribution of Town staff time to the project, and WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca application is complete and meets the minimum eligibility requirements of the Housing Affordability and Supportive Infrastructure Grant Program and advances the goals of the program, as long as conditions are added to the award to clarify that the funded financial feasibility studies must include scenarios that assess the development of affordable housing on a portion of the site to ensure alignment with the objectives of the Program, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, and the Tompkins County Legislature, That Tompkins County authorizes the expenditure of $10,000 of its funds to support the Town of Ithaca’s project as described in their application dated June 21, 2023, with the condition that the funded feasibility study must include scenarios that assess development of affordable housing on a portion of the site, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or the County Administrator’s designee is authorized to execute agreements to affect this grant program consistent with this resolution. SEQR ACTION: Type II-27 * * * * * * * * * Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee met on July 6th. The Committee discussed Legislators travel and training funds. Mr. Recckio also updated the Committee regarding the technology and screens in Legislative Chambers. He has put together some options with moving forward on updating and fixing the technology. Ms. Champion will be asking for Committee members to provide some direction to Mr. Recckio at the next meeting. She encouraged all Legislators to either send an e-mail to her with their preference of options or come to the next Committee meeting and provide input there. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 19 Resolution No. 2023-163: Resolution to Update the Administrative Policy Manual: Policy 08-26: Advisory Committees and Advisory Boards Appointed by the County Legislature (ID #11772) Legislators engaged in robust discussion regarding the advisory board policy and there was question regarding the list of boards required to adhere to Open Meetings Law, which is included within the policy. Dr. Pillar proposed a slight revision to the "Note:" paragraph in Section G of the policy. This revision was considered friendly. RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 1] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Deborah Dawson, Member AYES: Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler NAYS: Greg Mezey EXCUSED: Shawna Black WHEREAS, pursuant to Tompkins County Administrative Manual Policy 01-04, Legislative approval (a formal vote) is required for new policies or for changes to existing policy, and WHEREAS, Policy 08-26: Advisory Committees and Advisory Boards Appointed by the County Legislature has not been reviewed in over five years and contains updates to the definitions, policy, and procedure sections to includes updates to the active committee and boards listing, and WHEREAS, there may be a need by Advisory Boards to review and update their bylaws to come into compliance with the revisions made to Policy 08-26: Advisory Committees and Advisory Boards Appointed by the County Legislature, and WHEREAS, the Office of the Clerk of the Legislature is preparing a "bylaws template" to assist Advisory Boards with their compliance of the revised policy and recommends providing Advisory Boards a twelve-month period to update said bylaws, and WHEREAS, this policy has been reviewed by the respective responsible departments and further reviewed by County staff and Legislators, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Advisory Boards referenced in Policy 08-26: Advisory Committees and Advisory Boards Appointed by the County Legislature, be granted a period of twelve (12) months from adoption of the revised policy to submit amended bylaws that to the Clerk of the Legislature for approval by the Tompkins County Legislature, and RESOLVED, further, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the changes to Policy 08-26 are hereby adopted in the Administrative Policy Manual. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 20 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-164: Resolution to Update the Administrative Policy Manual: Policy 05-02: Fiscal Policy (ID #11781) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Deborah Dawson, Member AYES: Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler EXCUSED: Shawna Black WHEREAS, pursuant to Tompkins County Administrative Manual Policy 01-04, Legislative approval (a formal vote) is required for new policies or for changes to existing policy, and WHEREAS, Policy 05-02: Fiscal Policy has not been reviewed in over five years and contains updates to the definitions, policy, procedure sections consistent with New York State law, and WHEREAS, the policy above has been updated by the respective responsible departments and further reviewed by County staff and Legislators, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the changes to Policy is hereby adopted in the Administrative Policy Manual. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee (continued) Ms. Koreman, Chair, said the Committee has held two meetings since the last Legislature meeting. She provided an overview of the meetings to those in attendance. Mr. Lane asked about the properties that the Finger Lakes Land Trust were given grant money to obtain and wondered if there is protection for flooding in the areas along the creek. He wants to know if there are provisions where the municipalities may be able to go in and retrieve trees from the creek that may fall in and damage other areas. Ms. Koreman doesn’t know the answer to this but will look into it for Mr. Lane. Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for August 7th but that is still tentative. Minor changes may need to be voted on and Mr. Klein will let Committee members know whether or not meeting is needed. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 21 Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Ms. Dawson, Chair, said the Committee met on July 10th. The Committee discussed the proposed updated Fiscal Policy and received a presentation from Ms. Scarrott regarding the fund balance. Ms. Dawson encouraged all to watch this portion of the meeting, if possible. The Committee may be taking up potential amendments to Fund Balance Policy in upcoming Committee meetings. The Committee will also be formalizing the Cash Management and Investment Policies. Resolution No. 2023-165: Resolution to Increase Mandate Contingent Fund (ID #11782) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Michael Lane, Member AYES: Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler EXCUSED: Shawna Black WHEREAS, Tompkins County does not control the increased cost of mandates from year to year, and WHEREAS, on occasion, the Tompkins County Department of Social Services has unspent Medicaid funds, and WHEREAS, reserving these unspent funds allows the County to address unanticipated changes in mandate costs, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County has in its financial records a Mandate Contingent Fund that can be utilized for this purpose, and WHEREAS, the County received a $2.7M payment which represents additional State reimbursement for costs associated with child welfare, adult protective services, and domestic violence which the department incurred during the Federal Fiscal Year that ended on September 30, 2021, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Finance Director is directed to deposit the $2.7 million payment into the Mandate Contingent Fund 1991.54400 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, said the Committee met on June 28th. The Committee discussed accessibility as an aspect of inclusion, that will be included as a consistent topic in meetings going forward. The Strength Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 22 in Diversity Award nominations were discussed as well as updating the County’s values posters. A selection committee will be put together to choose the Award recipients. Dr. Pillar announced there is still one vacancy on the Committee. The next meeting is August 16th, which is a week earlier due to the employee picnic. Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting July 20th and will have a presentation from Ultimate Re-entry Opportunity (URO) to discuss re-entry into the community from jail and prison. The Committee will also receive a suicide and crisis prevention update and Sheriff Osborne will give a presentation on the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) grant the County was successful in obtaining. The Jail Working Group has continued to meet and are close to having a report prepared for Legislature. Mr. John reported the Jail numbers are at 69 with 2 board outs. Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, read the following statement into the record: “The Health and Human Services Committee met yesterday, July 17. We had 2 presentations. One was by Sayre Paradiso from the Tompkins County Food Distribution Network. This network is a consortium of 27 food organizations in Tompkins County. She presented information about how the increased demand for food combined with the increased price of food has caused the Food Distribution Network to project that they will run out of money this year. In the short term, the organization is requesting $54,000 in extra funding from the County this year. That request is being handled through the Human Services Coalition, and we will be hearing more about that next month. In the longer term, the Food Distribution Network is exploring ways to increase their capacity as an organization to handle the projected ongoing increased need for food distribution. The organization is currently run by volunteers, so increasing capacity probably involves establishing a paid position. “The second presentation was from Whole Health staff members Brenda Crosby and Deb Thomas. They presented information about some serious issues the Early Intervention Program is facing. This federally mandated program provides services such as speech, physical, and occupational therapy to children under 3 years of age. The science behind it is that many potential issues are correctible if they are addressed at a young age. The program contracts with outside service providers, and those providers are leaving in droves. This is a statewide problem. Service providers are leaving due to low pay and better opportunities elsewhere. The NYS legislature passed an 11% salary increase for providers, but the Governor did not include it in her 2023 budget. Whole Health is exploring a number of ways to address the issue, but it is likely going to take action from NYS to make meaningful changes. “The next meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee will be August 21, when we will have a presentation from the Child Development Council.” Housing and Economic Development Committee Mr. Mezey, Chair, said the Committee met on July 14th and received a presentation from the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and learned about a microenterprise program. The Committee also received a presentation from Megan Barber from the Community Arts Partnership. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 23 Resolution No. 2023-166: Award of Arts and Cultural Organization Development Stabilization and Recovery Fund (ID #11768) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Greg Mezey, Member SECONDER: Anne Koreman, Member AYES: Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler EXCUSED: Shawna Black WHEREAS, the Community Arts Partnership (CAP) and the Tompkins County Legislature recognize that the local arts and cultural community is a valuable and unique asset, and that a need exists to harness the power of the arts to grow tourism, and that strategic management and development of these assets will better serve visitors through well-planned marketing efforts, and WHEREAS, the arts and cultural sector in Tompkins County is a vital source of economic activity, social cohesion, and community well-being, and WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the ability of arts and cultural non- profit organizations to operate and generate revenue, resulting in significant losses of jobs, income, and services, and WHEREAS, the arts and cultural non-profit organizations in Tompkins County, New York, have demonstrated resilience, creativity, and innovation in adapting to the challenges posed by the pandemic and continuing to serve the public through various means, and WHEREAS, the arts and cultural non-profit organizations in Tompkins County, New York, need additional support and resources to sustain their operations and recover from the effects of the pandemic, and WHEREAS, each applicant organization has described how it anticipates using the funds to support positions and activities that positively affect their stability, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the following Arts and Culture Organizational Development - Stabilization and Recovery Funds be awarded in the total amount of $565,000.00 in 2023: Organization Award Cayuga Chamber Orchestra $26,000 Center for the Arts in Ithaca (dba Hangar Theatre) $123,056 Civic Ensemble, Inc. $13,500 Community School of Music and Arts $31,000 Kitchen Theatre Company $70,000 Opera Ithaca Incorporated $22,300 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 24 Running to Places Theatre Company $14,500 Sciencenter $50,000 Seventh Art Corporation (dba Cinemapolis) $73,901 State Theatre of Ithaca, Inc. $79,079 The Cherry Arts, Inc. $23,664 The History Center in Tompkins County $38,000 RESOLVED, further, That an additional $20,000 is authorized for CAP to assist in the administration of these funds RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or her designee is authorized to sign any agreements with the recipients and CAP pertaining to this program. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee will meet on July 20th. The Committee will discuss issues such as the fleet management agreement to potentially improve fleet management. Mr. Lane highlighted other agenda topics as well. Individual Member-Filed Resolutions Resolution No. 2023-167: Authorization to Execute Quitclaim Deeds - Sale of Foreclosure Properties at Public Auction (ID #11791) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Travis Brooks, Susan Currie, Amanda Champion, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Randy Brown, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler EXCUSED: Shawna Black WHEREAS, the list below of Tax Parcels were acquired through tax foreclosure, and then sold at public auction to recover unpaid taxes, and WHEREAS, by tax foreclosure proceedings, the County acquired certain parcels in the County, and WHEREAS, said properties were sold, contingent upon Legislature approval, at public auction on June 29, 2023, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That upon payment in full of the bid price, plus current taxes and filing fees, the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized to execute quitclaim deeds for all parcels sold at the Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 25 public auction: Town of Caroline - 1464 Seventy Six Road- 37.-1-11 Town of Caroline - Blackman Hill Road- 29.-1-13.4 Town of Dryden - 28 Leisure Lane- 27.1-2-15 Town of Newfield - Adams Road - 18.-1-13.31 Town of Ulysses - Agard Road- 4.-1-12.2 Town of Ulysses - 4085 Waterburg Road- 23.-2-12 City of Ithaca - 315 S. Titus - 93.-4-3 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Unfinished Business Mr. John provided an update from the Industrial Development Agency (IDA). The IDA recently approved a new project called the Citizen at 602 W Buffalo Street, located at the former Joe’s restaurant site. The Citizen is an 80-unit, market rate development with 27 parking spaces. Construction is scheduled to commence construction this fall. The IDA also recently received a project for 510 State Street for supportive housing with various levels of support. This project is in connection with Catholic Charities and has already received $100,000 from the Community Housing Development Fund. A public hearing for this project, called the Stately, will be held on August 3rd. Minutes of Previous Meeting - June 20, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Greg Mezey, Member SECONDER: Deborah Dawson, Member AYES: Brooks, Currie, Champion, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Brown, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler EXCUSED: Shawna Black Recess Mr. Klein declared recess at 8:55 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. Executive Session It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Brooks, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands of the members present, to enter into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law and the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property or the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, July 18, 2023 26 An executive session was held at 9:00 p.m. The meeting returned to open session at 9:32 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Accepted 08-15-2023 Tuesday, August 1, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present Randy Brown Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Susan Currie Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present Daniel Klein Vice Chair Present Anne Koreman Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Present Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Mr. Recckio made an announcement regarding technical issues that are happening with the cameras so that the public viewing was aware of the change in the view of the meeting. Ms. Black read the Ithaca Farmer’s Market proclamation declaring August as Farmer’s Market Month in Tompkins County. She also recognized Ithaca’s Farmers Market for 50 years in business. Monika Roth accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Ithaca’s Farmers Market and thanked the Legislature. She said it has been wonderful to be involved with the Farmer’s Market and see how it has grown and changed over time. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Mr. Sigler read the George “Gus” Isaac proclamation, proclaiming August 10th, 2023, as George “Gus” Isaac day in Tompkins County. George’s family will be celebrating his 100th birthday at Myers Park on August 12th. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 1, 2023 2 RESULT: ANNOUNCED Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black announced there would be an executive session this evening pursuant to Article 7, section 105 of the Public Officers Law to discuss the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Zach Winn, City of Ithaca resident, requested an increase in character allotment for ideas for the County's Strategic Plan. The current capacity for input is 500 characters and Mr. Winn believes this is not enough. Mr. Winn also spoke of homelessness and drug issues among the homeless population and asked the County to please do something about the homelessness. Alex Nading, Herb Engman, Constance Stirling-Engman, Daniel Loucks, Jennifer Loucks, Ruth Mahr, Jeffrey Holden, Valerie Hans, Charles Troutmann, Michael Bend, Doug Brittain, and Bruce Brittain all spoke of the traffic plan at Cradot Farm Road and the north campus road realignment. The traffic in the area is currently unsafe and each individual provided examples of the issues there. Peter Penniman, Sara Hess, Brian Eden, Diane Cohen, and Yayoi Kozumi spoke about the Seneca Meadows Landfill and the need to continue the planned closure of that landfill. They each urged the Legislature to support the resolution to close the landfill. Amanda Kirchgessner, Town of Ulysses resident, spoke in support of rethinking waste in Tompkins County and harboring relationships with neighbors to share resources. George Adams, Town of Danby resident, provided information regarding leachate in water supplies and how harmful this is to the County’s local water supplies if leachate is brought into the community. Anne Rhodes, Freeville resident, expressed concern about the County’s water. She said it is our job to protect the water, and closing the Seneca Meadows landfill and preventing the leachate from coming into the local wastewater treatment plants is something that can be done. Yvonne Taylor submitted her comment to Anne Koreman and asked her to read that into the record. Ms. Koreman read the statement at this time: “At the last legislative meeting, I heard concerns about where the garbage was going to go if the landfill closed. That is the question the landfill would like us to focus on, but it's the wrong question. The entire point of getting resolutions like this from the region is to push the state to adopt and implement its solid waste management proposal, which is a road map to a zero waste circular economy that uses landfills as a last resort. “If the region unites together with these resolutions, it sends a strong message to the state that it has to act on its own proposal -by reducing the amount of waste produced in the first place, implementing Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 1, 2023 3 robust recycling programs, municipal composting programs, construction and demolition debris recycling, and re-use/ repair programs that divert waste from the waste stream. “I know many have little faith in the state to do the right thing, but if we put enough pressure on key decision makers together, it is possible to push them forward, as we have done with fracking, gas storage, using power plants for bitcoin mining, and more. “Sustainable materials management is good for New York, communities, the environment, and the economy. Zero Waste programs can create jobs <https://tracking.etapestry.com/t/44864761/1481143155/96357420/0/122658/?x=ff60eccf> in our communities-whether we’re in a large or small, urban or rural area. And, Zero Waste programs strengthen our economy by keeping dollars and materials circulating through our region. Programs that reuse, repair, recycle, and compost materials create more jobs than landfills and incinerators per ton of materials handled: · Recycling creates an average of nine times more jobs than trash · Composting creates at least twice as many jobs as landfills and four times as many jobs as incineration facilities. · Reuse creates as many as 30 times more jobs than landfills. “In the Finger Lakes, where our driving economic engine is agriculture and tourism that supports 60,000 jobs and generates $3 Billion in annual state revenue, not only would these jobs be more consistent with our community character, but closing SMI and moving toward this system would also help more sustainable businesses that are already established be able to recruit and retain employees who otherwise pass on jobs that would mean being sick at work and raising a family near an expanding landfill. “The New York City Council passed five bills <https://www.wastedive.com/news/new-york-mandatory-organics-zero-waste-nurse-tisch-adams/652369/> that will add further momentum to organics diversion efforts, codify zero waste targets and expand recycling access that would significantly reduce waste generated from New York City. This plan will enable the phase out of landfills like Seneca Meadows -that forces our Finger Lakes communities to bear the burden of waste they did not create. “Without these resolutions coming from all parts of the region, SMI will continue to make more room for more garbage, take in waste from 47 counties in NY, four other states, and Canada- causing more cancer clusters in the community, sending PFAS-laden leachate to all parts of the state, causing climate disruption by belching out a billion cubic feet of emissions including methane/ year, harming our rural roads with hundreds of diesel truck trips every day, and harming our agriculture and tourism industry.” Ms. Black reminded the Forest Home community that discussion regarding the traffic in the area would take place in the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee on August 17th. Ms. Black provided a brief update from the Town of Ithaca and the County Highway Department. Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials George McGonigal, Common Council member, stated Common Council has a meeting tomorrow. They will be focused on hiring a City Manager. The job description and information is available on the City’s website. A City task force has been assigned to determine whether or not City property is campable or not. Work is currently ongoing with this initiative though the Committee has not met in two months. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 1, 2023 4 In response to Mr. Mezey, Mr. McGonigal said the part-time homeless coordinator position that was developed within the City budget is currently vacant. The job description has not been finalized and the City does not want to duplicate what the County is doing. This position may turn into an outreach worker. Mr. John thanked Mr. McGonigal and Ms. Brock for organizing a meeting with neighbors regarding the encampment policy. Mr. John urged Mr. McGonigal to continue to fight as this policy will be doing something important for the City and County. Mr. Lane complimented the City’s street department on the reconstruction of Dey Street. This work done was terrific. Mr. McGonigal thanked Mr. Lane and said he will relay this message Mr. Sigler said the County has been put on blame for the encampment “jungle” area and asked Mr. McGonigal if having that area policed is a non-starter for the City. Mr. McGonigal said the Ithaca Police Department responds to calls for crimes that happen in that area. Privilege of the Floor by the Public (continued) Anthony Arse, Town of Ithaca resident, urges the Legislature to vote in favor of the resolution to close the Seneca Meadows Landfill and push the State to close the landfill as well. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda Ms. Black allowed Ms. Koreman to withdraw from the agenda the resolution titled 'Resolution to Restructure the Solid Waste Fee for Colleges and Universities' (ID#11779). Ms. Koreman said members of the County will be meeting with higher education institutions to provide more input. She is hopeful to bring this forward to the next Legislature meeting. Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lee Shurtleff, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Advisory Board Appointment(s) (ID # 11811) Air Service Board Melissa Marchese, Ithaca College Representative, term expires December 31, 2023 Resolution No. 2023-168: Authorization to Accept the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) 2023-2024 Grant - Sheriff’s Office (ID #11766) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office has received approval for grant funding in the amount of $337,395 for 2023-2024 through the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 1, 2023 5 these funds may be applied to the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office budget, and WHEREAS, these funds will be used to support the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the County accept these funds, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustments for 2023-2024: Revenue: 3113.43389 Other Public Safety Revenue $332,395.00 Appropriation: 3113.52220 Departmental Equipment $162,750.00 3113.51200412 Sgt. Deputy Sheriff $18,196.00 3113.51200413 Criminal Investigator $18,196.00 3113.51200419 Deputy Sheriff $54,588.00 3113.54412 Travel/Training $3,172.00 3113.54333 Education & Promotion $5,500.00 3113.58800 Fringes $69,993.00 Revenue: 3150.43389 Other Public Safety Revenue $5,000.00 3150.51200406 Corrections Officer $2,826.00 3150.58800 Fringes $2,174.00 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator, or her designee, be authorized to sign any contracts related to these funds. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-169: Authorization to Accept Triad Foundation Donation and Budget Adjustment - Sheriff's Office 2023 (ID #11794) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office has received a donation in the amount of $10,000 from Triad Foundation, Inc., for the use of miscellaneous needs, and WHEREAS, the Public Safety Committee supports the Triad Foundation donation, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the donation from the Triad Foundation be accepted, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment to the 2023 budget: Revenue: A3113.42705 Gifts and Donations $10,000 Appropriation: A3113.52220 Department Equipment $10,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 1, 2023 6 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-170: Authorization to Accept the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) 2023-2024 Grant from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services - Department Of Probation And Community Justice (ID #11800) WHEREAS, the Probation Director has been notified of a grant award in the amount of $46,200.00 from the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services to help defray the costs of implementing the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the grant in the amount of $46.200.00 from the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services to help defray the costs of implementing the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative be accepted, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is directed to make the following adjustments to his books for 2023: BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Revenue A3142.43389 Other Public Safety Aid $46,200.00 Appropriation A3141.51000597 Senior Probation Officer $19,500.00 A3142. 51000585 Probation Officer $ 6,500.00 A3142.54442 Professional Services $16,200.00 A3141.54412 Travel & Training $ 800.00 A3142.54412 Travel & Training $ 3,200.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-171: Authorizing Award of Bid and Anticipated Receipt and Acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Grant for Taxiway A Rehabilitation Phase 3 & 4 (partial) – Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ID #11799) WHEREAS, the Finance Department has duly advertised for bids to Rehabilitate Taxiway A - Phase 3 and 4 for the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, and WHEREAS, three (3) bids were duly received for the Taxiway A Rehabilitation - Phase 3 & 4 project as follows: Seneca Stone Corporation $ 465,000 Suit-Kote Corporation $ 573,125 Rifenburg Construction $ 594,115 , and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 1, 2023 7 WHEREAS, the Airport's engineering consultants, C&S Companies of Syracuse, NY, have reviewed the bids and found Seneca Stone Corporation's bid acceptable, and pending receipt of and acceptance of anticipated FAA Grant and NYSDOT Grant, they will be awarded the bid for the Rehabilitation of Taxiway A - Phase 3 and 4 project for a total construction cost of $465,000, and WHEREAS, the remaining grant funds will cover the additional costs associated with the project, design, engineering, inspection, construction administration and observation contract, and WHEREAS, the anticipated funding is as follows: FAA Share (90%) Acct # HT5699.44592 $566,514 Project 101.23 (Not to Exceed) NYSDOT Share (5%) Acct # HT5699.43592 $ 31,473 Project 101.23 (Not to Exceed) Airport/PFC Share (5%) Acct # HT5699.45031 $ 31,473 Project 101.23 , now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the anticipated grant offer from the FAA not to exceed $566,514, and the grant offer from NYS DOT not to exceed $31,473, be and hereby is accepted and that the County Administrator is authorized to execute the required documents, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or her designee is authorized to execute a contract with Seneca Stone Corporation of Seneca Falls, NY, pending receipt of said grants, in the amount of $465,000, RESOLVED, further, That the Finance Director be authorized to borrow monies, if necessary, until reimbursement is received from the FAA. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-2 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-172: Budget Adjustment to Move Equipment Sale Revenue to Automotive Maintenance Expenditure Account – Highway Department (ID #11805) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the Highway Department received more revenue through the sale of equipment than was anticipated, and may utilize these funds in the Automotive Maintenance and Repairs expenditure account, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment on her books for fiscal year 2023: Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 1, 2023 8 REVENUE: D5130.42665 Sale of Equipment $21,630.00 EXPENDITURE: D5130.54421 Auto Maintenance/Repairs $21,630.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Mr. Klein read the following statement into the record: “On August 6, 2013, 10 years ago this week, the Tompkins County Legislature met for the first time in the newly-renovated room where we sit today. The only current legislator who was also in office at that meeting is Mike Lane. The clerks who were there that night are no longer with the County, nor are the County Attorney and County Finance Director from that night. Lisa Holmes worked for the County at that time as the department head of the County Office for the Ageing. Arel LeMaro, the department head for County Facilities, was in the same position at that time, and had a very big role in making this room what it is. “There was a sense of celebration in the air that night. The staff and legislature had worked long on this project. Many people praised the new space that night, and you can see many of them on the video of the meeting looking up at the high ceiling and exposed beams of this 1860’s Gothic Revival Architecture style space as they spoke. “Several people pointed out that everyone could see each other, something that wasn’t possible in the former, small, poorly-designed Chambers, which had been in use for about 80 years. Legislator Carol Chock said that formerly she sat next to people “but we may as well have been in separate rooms”. Legislator Brian Robison said, “Yes we can all see each other, but I don’t know if that’s a good thing.” “If you followed local news in 2013 and 2014, you would have heard a lot about Martha Robertson’s $110,000 desk. Apparently that was the cost of this piece of furniture we are sitting at, which was made by local crafts people out of local wood. Martha was chair of the legislature, and she was running for Congress. Her opponent, Tom Reed - who also is no longer in office - called it a “$110,000 lavish expense”. The desk was invoked often to criticize Martha during that congressional campaign. “In the August 6, 2013 meeting, Martha pointed out that it was really “21 desks”. In the Ithaca Times she said, “We don’t really know what to call this. It’s a big piece of furniture, but it seats twenty people. It’s not really a desk.” “Legislator Will Burbank said, “We’re sitting around this - thing - I don’t think ‘desk’ is quite the right word. I don’t know what it is, but it’s a very very elaborate, filled with electronics - thing - that brings us all together.” “Legislator Peter Stein said, “I noticed that people are having a hard time figuring out what to call this. It’s certainly not a desk. It’s certainly not a table. What the word? When I sat down here, it popped in my mind exactly what it is… This is the image of a Viking boat.” Legislator Frank Proto added, “Or Noah’s Ark.” The Ithaca Times later referred to it as “a long-joined table in the shape of a Jesus fish.” Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 1, 2023 9 I’ve noticed recently we have been referring at least to the inside area of the desk as “the oval”. “Just as some of the people involved then are gone and some are still here, so too were some long-gone topics discussed that night, and also some topics that are still recognizable to us. There was discussion about the placement of the video screens in the room, just as we are currently having that same discussion. Mike Sigler spoke on privilege of the floor for the public about repowering the power plant with natural gas. Frank Proto invited people to the upcoming Zucchini Festival in Brooktondale. Tonight, I would like to invite you to the 2023 Zucchini Festival in Brooktondale on August 26, from 10:00 to 2:00. “Mike Lane told a story about the early days of the Board of Representatives and Frank Proto countered with, “Mike, we’re not going back to weighted voting, right?” Weighted voting is something we discussed this year. “There were also some terms used that remind us that the meeting was in the past. There was a discussion about analogue television sets, “cable-ready tv’s” and “pay-per-view.” The room itself was the highlight of the evening though. Legislator Leslyn McBean-Clairborne said, “As a person of theater, it feels almost Broadwayish, so get ready for some dramatic showdowns, I suppose.” “Legislator Jim Dennis said, “I’m hoping that all of us and future legislatures can make the room proud.” Carol Chock said, “I hope the day will come again when we will take it as a matter of course that our government is housed in a room worthy of the concept of democracy, a room where we engage in reasoned discourse, even when we disagree. That is a concept that is worth celebrating and worth honoring with a room like this.” “It is personification to say a room is “proud” or “worthy”. But I like that idea. I think of this room as another character in the story that is our local government. Maybe this room is the silent, 15th legislator. Regardless, I thought it was worth noting the 10th anniversary of the Tompkins County Legislature’s use of this space. I too would like to add my hope that we make this room proud.” Mr. Brooks announced that the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) is hosting their 3rd annual Gus Macker basketball tournament this weekend. There will be over 500 players participating with games on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The pool is open and there will be vendors and live music. Mr. Lane discussed how the Legislature helps and fosters economic development in the County. Dr. Pillar announced there will be a Democracy Fest taking place on Sunday, August 6th to celebrate voting rights. This will take place at Southside Community Center. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black read the following statement into the record: “I’d like to thank those of you that came to speak on privilege of the floor this evening. I know many of us have also received phone calls and emails over the past few days. Your input is always important as we make decisions that have big impacts in our community. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 1, 2023 10 “As many of you know we are creating the County’s first ever strategic operations plan. Right now, our staff and consultants have opened surveys for staff and the community, as well as an opportunity for anyone to submit their ideas. “This is a chance for us, as an organization to set strategic directions on how we operate. It prioritizes decisions and investments and offers guidance on how to best meet our community needs. Each Legislator is being interviewed one-on-one, and there are several focus groups and other forums planned for community groups and other stakeholders. I was able to meet with the consultant this morning via Zoom where I shared some of my own ideas. The process took around 30 minutes. “On another important topic - we are continuing to make progress on addressing homelessness in our community. I want to thank County Administration and Tammy Baker, our new Homeless Services Coordinator for work to bring many different ideas and initiatives into a more consistent direction. We’re embarking on planning efforts with Social Services for the coming cold weather season. I recommend that you tune into the Housing and Economic Development Committee tomorrow at 3pm for more details. “I also wanted to share that we’re re-convening the Outreach Worker Program steering committee with the City of Ithaca, and Downtown Ithaca Alliance. As you know, during the pandemic the group stopped convening, but it’s time to bring that group back together and assess the program’s progress and plans for the future. There are 3 Legislators that I would like to assign: Dan Klein, Greg Mezey, and myself - as well as staff that will represent the County on that steering committee. We hope to keep everyone updated on our efforts.” Ms. Black had no Chair’s appointments to be made. Special Topical Presentation and/or Discussion Overview of Draft Plan, Rethinking Waste in Tompkins County (ID #11814) Kat McCarthy provided a presentation regarding the draft plan for the Rethinking Waste initiative in Tompkins County. Ms. Dawson, Ms. Koreman, Mr. Mezey and Mr. Sigler thanked Ms. McCarthy for the work done on this effort and for the concise and informative presentation. Mr. Klein asked about Styrofoam and what can be done with it and what are the plans for the next 10 years. Ms. McCarthy said Styrofoam is a hard material to handle; it cannot currently be recycled. An alternative to Styrofoam needs to be brought forward. RESULT: COMPLETED * * * * * * * * * Recess Ms. Black declared recess at 7:44 p.m. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 1, 2023 11 The meeting reconvened at 7:55 p.m. Report by the County Administrator Ms. Holmes said the Department is still in midst of searches for the Workforce Development Director and the Chief Equity and Diversity Officer positions. The Weights and Measures Director position was posted and interviews are to be scheduled in the coming weeks. The Recycling and Materials Management Director position is also posted and the Department is actively recruiting, with applications being accepted through August 14th. Report by the County Attorney Mr. Troy had no report. Report by the Director of Finance Mr. Braman, Deputy Finance Director, stated the Annual Update Document (AUD) has been filed. The Department is in the midst of the annual audit which is almost wrapped up. The last portion of the audit is the GASBY 87, which is the new lease accounting requirement. The audit at the Airport for the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) will be kicking off in the near future. Additionally, Mr. Braman said the sales tax distributions are up to date. The June sales tax disbursement payments were released to municipalities on July 25th. The County and the Finance Department are currently working with Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) around their triannual audit. The County has provided them with a $1 million advance to help them with their cash flow. Mr. Braman indicated the County will get this money back very soon. Ms. Dawson asked if there will be a sales tax report at the next Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee meeting. Mr. Braman indicated he would check with Ms. Scarrott and let Ms. Dawson know. Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Koreman, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for August 21st. Resolution No. (ID # 11779): Resolution to Restructure the Solid Waste Annual Fee for Universities, Colleges, and Similar Institutions (ID #11779) RESULT: WITHDRAWN * * * * * * * * * Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the next Committee meeting is scheduled for August 7th. He reported that there are a few small items on the agenda, though the whole process is going really well. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 1, 2023 12 Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Ms. Dawson, Chair, said the next Committee meeting is August 14th. The Committee will be discussing cash accounts with the Finance Director. Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The next Committee meeting is scheduled for August 16th. Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee met on July 20th. The Committee received a presentation from Ultimate Reentry Opportunity (URO) and it was discussed during this presentation that transportation is a critical element for those reentering the community from jail. The Sheriff provided information on where the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) grant would be applied to as well. Mr. John said the Jail population is at 65 with 1 board out. The Jail working group has finished its meetings and will have a report next week. The next Committee meeting is scheduled for August 17th. Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the next Committee meeting is scheduled for August 21st. The Committee will be focusing on childcare issues at that meeting. Housing and Economic Development Committee Mr. Mezey, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting on August 2nd, and briefly reviewed topics on the agenda. Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee met on July 20th. They received a report from Terry Carroll regarding fleet management within the County with the hope to potentially lease some of the County’s vehicles and save some money. The Committee also spent time discussing downtown buildings and will focus discussions on the Key Bank building at the next meeting. Resolution No. 2023-173: Authorize Signing Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management to Provide Fleet Management and Leased Vehicle Services for a Portion of the County Fleet (ID #11798) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Greg Mezey, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 1, 2023 13 WHEREAS, Tompkins County has over 150 vehicles in its fleet ranging greatly in size, frequency of usage, type and purpose, and WHEREAS, the Green Fleet Policy established a procedure for procuring new vehicles and the County established a capital fund to pay for new vehicles, and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of County government to pursue methods to reduce cost while continuing to provide reliable services to our constituents, and WHEREAS, the County has engaged in fleet management conversations with Enterprise Fleet Management for several months to analyze a partnership that would enable Tompkins County to enter an open-ended lease for a portion of the fleet, and WHEREAS, the County has identified the Department of Social Services, the Sheriff’s Department, and Tompkins County Whole Health as departments where an open-ended lease agreement could lead to several benefits for the County including: shorter vehicle procurement timeframes, decreased staff time spent on procurement, and financial savings, and WHEREAS, Enterprise Fleet Management has a nationally-bid Sourcewell contract to deliver a range of services, including fleet management services, open-ended leases, telematics, and license, title & registration services, and WHEREAS, an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management would not impair the County’s ability to continue to procure vehicles while still meeting the policies and procedures of the Green Fleet Policy, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the County Administrator, or her designee, is authorized to sign an agreement and any related documents with Enterprise Fleet Management to provide services for the Department of Social Services, the Sheriff’s Department, and Tompkins County Whole Health. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting on August 3rd and briefly reviewed topics on the agenda. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 1, 2023 14 Individual Member-Filed Resolutions Resolution No. 2023-174: Acceptance of Grant Funding from the NYSP2I Food Waste Reduction and Diversion Reimbursement Program (ID #11815) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Anne Koreman, Member SECONDER: Greg Mezey, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Food Waste Reduction and Diversion Reimbursement Program has been established through a partnership between New York State (NYS) and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), led by the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) at RIT, and WHEREAS, this program incentivizes the reduction of food waste in the state and provides reimbursement for entities, including municipalities, that haul or recycle large amounts of food waste to offset the cost of select technologies and equipment to reduce or divert food waste from the landfill, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management has been notified of a NYSP2I Food Waste Reduction and Diversion Reimbursement Program award in the amount of $29,151.45 to reimburse actual expenses related to the purchase of equipment and materials for the food scraps recycling program, including carts, a box truck, and sheds, between June 1, 2017, and April 1, 2023, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Food Waste Reduction and Diversion Reimbursement Program grant in the amount of $29,151.45 from the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute be accepted by Tompkins County, and that the County Administrator, or her designee, be authorized to execute any contracts related to this award, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is directed to make the following adjustments to the books for 2023. BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Revenue: CL8171.43989 Grants (Other Comm Svcs) $29,151.45 Appropriation: CL8171.54319 Program Supplies $29,151.45 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 1, 2023 15 Minutes of Previous Meeting - July 18, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Unfinished Business Resolution No. 2023-148: Resolution Opposing the Increase of the Permitted Landfill Height and Extended Life of Seneca Meadows, Inc. (ID #11758) At this time, Ms. Black asked Vice Chair of the Legislature, Mr. Klein, to chair this portion of the meeting. Mr. Klein provided information as to why the meeting is being handled this way as the resolution titled “Resolution Opposing the Increase of the Permitted Landfill Height and Extended Life of Seneca Meadows, Inc.” (ID#11758) is being reconsidered. This resolution was defeated at the last Legislature meeting on July 18th by one vote and Ms. Black was not in attendance for that vote. A motion to reconsider is allowed at the next full Legislature meeting immediately following the last if an individual Legislator would like any particular resolution reconsidered. A motion to reconsider is also a two part process. If the motion passes with eight votes, the resolution is brought back to the full Legislature as if the original vote never occurred. It was MOVED by Ms. Black, seconded by Mr. Brooks, to reconsider “Resolution Opposing the Increase of the Permitted Landfill Height and Extended Life of Seneca Meadows, Inc.” (ID#11758). Ms. Black stated she was absent from the meeting on July 18, 2023 when the vote took place. Mr. Mezey asked for roll call votes for votes pertaining to this resolution. A roll call vote on the motion to reconsider resulted as follows: Ayes - 10; Noes - 4 (Legislators John, Lane, Shurtleff and Sigler). MOTION TO RECONSIDER PASSES. Mr. Shurtleff verified that the minutes from the last meeting were still in effect regarding this resolution. Mrs. McCloy verified that was the case. Mr. Shurtleff then stated he feels no different than at the last meeting and would not be supporting the resolution. Ms. Dawson read the following statement into the record: “I voted against the resolution at our last meeting. In the past couple of days, I’ve received several phone calls, phone messages, and emails urging me to change my vote. Some of them were quite cordial, and a couple of them were just downright rude. What they all had in common was a sense of urgency, that Tompkins County must “do something” to stem the proliferation of garbage in landfills in our region of the State. While I appreciate the sense of urgency, I decline to support this resolution just for the sake of doing something. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 1, 2023 16 “In my comments at our last meeting, I cited two main reasons for my vote: One was that I very much doubt that closing the Seneca Meadows landfill as originally scheduled will have any impact on the amount of trash that New York State residents generate, particularly downstate, where much of the trash in this landfill comes from. The other reason - which unfortunately failed to be recorded in the minutes - was comity. “Comity as a judicial doctrine suggests that any jurisdiction will respect the laws and judicial decisions of other jurisdictions, not as a matter of obligation but out of deference and mutual respect. It is a doctrine that has been extended to governments under international law and to legal disagreements among the states of our country. Pursuant to this doctrine, I do not believe that Tompkins County has the right to tell other counties or municipalities what to do, and I have stated as much in connection with my votes on other resolutions before this Legislature. In my opinion, it is permissible for our Legislature to pass a resolution opposing or supporting actions taken by the New York State or Federal governments, because we are a constituent of those governments. “However, it is not within this Legislature’s purview to oppose or support proposed actions by Seneca County, Seneca Falls, and/or Waterloo, unless the impact of those actions on Tompkins County and its residents would be more immediate and direct than those shown in this resolution. “While I agree that this landfill is a blight and a health hazard to the Finger Lakes region, it is a symptom of our underlying solid waste problems and the state’s failure to address them. Merely closing this landfill by itself will not address our underlying solid waste problems. Only state-wide initiatives that address packaging practices, producer responsibility, and consumer recycling and reuse behaviors will provide effective solutions. And this resolution does not include any language urging the DEC or NYS to take steps to address the underlying problems - all it does is oppose extending the life of this one landfill. “We don’t just need to “do something,” we need to do something that will address the underlying problems that create the massive amount of garbage that sits in the Seneca Meadows landfill. Bring me a resolution that urges New York State to address those problems, and I will gladly vote for it. But this resolution isn’t it.” Ms. Koreman stated the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) solicits comments and takes comments from across the State all the time and it is within the Legislature’s purview to comment on this. Mr. John said the resolution still doesn’t address his question of, if this landfill closes, where does the garbage go. If not here, it will go elsewhere. Mr. Mezey reminded colleagues that this resolution is not saying to close the landfill now. It is supporting the original plan for the Seneca Meadows Landfill to continue the plan as it was originally permitted for closure in 2025. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 1, 2023 17 RESULT: ADOPTED [8 TO 6] MOVER: Anne Koreman, Member SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Anne Koreman, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar NAYS: Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Seneca Meadows, Inc. (SMI) is seeking to increase the life of its existing landfill (“Landfill”) located at 1786 Salcman Road in the Towns of Seneca Falls and Waterloo, Seneca County, New York, and WHEREAS, the project would add approximately 47 million cubic yards of air space used for the disposal of non-hazardous residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial wastes in the proposed SMI Valley Infill Area (“Valley Infill”), and WHEREAS, The Valley Infill will involve the construction of approximately 47 acres of newly lined landfill area, as well as overfilling above approximately 191 acres of currently permitted landfill area, and WHEREAS, an increase in the existing maximum permitted Landfill height by about 70 feet, and WHEREAS, the type of waste being received at the facility (Municipal Solid Waste) and the approved design capacity of the Landfill, which is 6,000 tons per day (TPD), would not change, however, Landfill operation would be extended approximately 15 years, depending on the waste volume received in a given year, and WHEREAS, the impacts of SMI are felt by nearby residents due to the proximity of waste/ garbage truck traffic/PFAS-laden leachate being shipped to our community/ impact on our agri-tourism based community character/ negative climate impacts of methane emissions/ environmental impacts of SMI, and WHEREAS, the project sponsor must obtain the following project approvals from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC): modification of its existing Solid SMI Facility permit under NYCRR Parts 360 and 363 (“the Part 360/363 permit”); a Change-of-use approval for the Tantalo Landfill Class 4 Superfund Site; and coverage under the SPDES MulitSector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Industrial Activities (GP-0-17-004). SMI must also obtain approval from the Town Boards of Seneca Falls and Waterloo (“Town Boards”) for the Site Plan for the Valley Infill project Landfill. In addition, the Site will require Site Plan Approval from each Town’s Planning Board, and the Project will also require Special Use Permit approvals from Seneca Falls Zoning Board of Appeals and the Town of Waterloo. In addition, the project sponsor must also undergo an obstruction review by the Federal Aviation Authority (“FAA”), and WHEREAS, traffic to and from the existing Landfill site impacts the Finger Lakes community beyond the Towns of Seneca Falls and Waterloo, presents visual blight upon entering the Finger Lakes Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 1, 2023 18 area from the Thruway, thereby being incompatible with the community character of the region, together with unmitigated odors emanating therefrom, already negatively impacts regional roads, and air quality and environmental conditions in the immediate area causing these neighborhoods adjacent thereto to be designated disadvantaged communities by the NYSDEC, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County is not named as an interested party, however our residents will be directly affected by the award of approval or by failure for SMI to receive approval, and WHEREAS, the impact of a landfill decreases the value of properties, increases greenhouse gases, violates New York’s climate law and guidelines as proposed by the Climate Action Council, negatively impacts tourism, and provides the potential for additional toxins to impact the region, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That Tompkins County does hereby oppose any increase in the existing maximum permitted Landfill height by about 70 feet, as well as the extension of the life of the landfill by approximately 15 years, without due consideration of its impact on adjacent communities, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature directs a copy of this resolution to be sent to the NYSDEC, the Town Boards of Seneca Falls and Waterloo, the Seneca Falls Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Seneca County Board of Supervisors. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Executive Session It was MOVED by Mr. Mezey, seconded by Mr. Brooks, and unanimously adopted, to enter into executive session to discuss the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation. No action is expected to be taken following executive session. An executive session was held at 8:55 p.m. It was MOVED by Mr. Lane, seconded by Mr. Mezey, and unanimously adopted, to come out of executive session at 10:20 p.m. There was no action taken during executive session. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Accepted 09-05-2023 Tuesday, August 15, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present Randy Brown Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Susan Currie Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Remote Rich John Member Present Daniel Klein Vice Chair Present Anne Koreman Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Present Lee Shurtleff Member Excused Michael Sigler Member Present Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black announced there would be an executive session this evening in accord with Article 7, Section 105 of the Public Officers Law to discuss the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal or a particular person or corporation and two matters concerning the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property of the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only why publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Zach Winn, City of Ithaca resident, discussed the large increase in overdose deaths in the County. He believes the overdoses are taking place in the encampments within the City of Ithaca. Ashley Miller, Nancy Brcak, Mary White, and Susan Holland all spoke about the “red house” at 408 N. Tioga Street. Joanna Green, Town of Enfield resident, provided an update to those present regarding Democracy Day and the celebration that went along with that. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 15, 2023 2 Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials Jorge DeFendini, Common Council member, reported that there have been robust discussions around the City Manager position and the related transition. Common Council recently discussed potential new salaries for Common Council members and the Mayor and voted on another portion of the Green New Deal. Mr. DeFendini said the Council is considering making the City of Ithaca a transgender safe haven at the next meeting. Ms. Koreman thanked Mr. DeFendini for recognizing and asking for a transgender safe haven in the City. She then asked about the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) grant. Part of the grant is looking at cameras to be installed around the County and she wants to know if Common Council or the City of Ithaca has to vote on whether the cameras can be installed or not. Mr. DeFendini doesn’t know the answer to that at this time, but he will touch base with colleagues and the City Attorney to obtain a more clear-cut answer for the Legislature. Mr. John elaborated and said there is only an issue if the cameras are placed on government buildings. Mr. Lane spoke about hearing people’s fears, even in the Village of Dryden, over the Commons and the West End of the City of Ithaca. He has heard that the Ithaca Police Department (IPD) is having trouble dispatching officers to the scene because the officers that are on staff are overworked as it is. Mr. Lane asked what Common Council might be doing to help recruitment efforts with IPD. Mr. DeFendini said the City is having issues all across the public workers sectors. A Common Council labor liaison is now sitting on committees for renegotiations of labor contracts in an effort to help staffing issues across the board. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Mr. Sigler thanked those who attended the Gus Isaac birthday party celebration at Myers Park in Lansing. He also thank those who showed their respect for this amazing man. Ms. Koreman discussed the history of the property near the “red house” and is confident that the Legislature can move toward something positive before the winter. Dr. Pillar announced that August 21st is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness day and August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. Dr. Pillar said everyone should be aware every day of the dangers and harms of the drugs and encourage everyone to carry Narcan. Mr. John stated that Tompkins County is hosting a community blood drive and the second annual emergency preparedness fair. That will be taking place on September 16th and the Shoppes at Ithaca Mall. He encouraged anyone who is interested to stop by. Mr. Lane said the County renews every year because our primary economic driver is students from Cornell University, Ithaca college, Tompkins Cortland Community College and even SUNY Cortland. He welcomed back students to the community. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black spoke of the students returning to the area and read the following statement into the record: “Tonight for my Chair’s report I have just a few items: Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 15, 2023 3 “I know we’ll get ongoing updates from Budget Capital and Personnel, but I wanted to acknowledge the slate of upcoming expanded budget committee meetings that we’ll have in September and thank our committee Chair Deborah Dawson as well as staff in Administration and our department heads for their work putting together this budget in a year with several curveballs and the implementation of new and improved budget software. “I want to thank Holly Mosher for stepping in and assisting in the County Attorney’s office along with Erin Murphy. Holly, we appreciate your willingness to serve in the role and thank you for all of your hard work. “Lastly, I want to urge legislators, departments, and staff to participate in the strategic operations planning survey. I’ve received some questions about whether the process is anonymous for staff, and I can share that all survey responses are anonymous. Our consultant is looking at every response and preparing an overview for us to consider before next steps. I would ask that anyone, including those taking the community survey or participating in focus groups or interviews be honest. Honesty is the only way that we’re going to be able to improve. Thank you to everyone who has participated so far. “ Chairs Appointment(s) (ID # 11848) RESULT: APPT'D BY CHAIR Workforce Development Board Leon Holden, Business Representative, term expires June 30, 2024 Report by the County Administrator Ms. Holmes was pleased to announce Charlene Holmes has accepted the position of Chief Equity and Diversity Officer for the County and will be starting September 5th. She made the Legislature aware of Charlene Holmes’ acceptance of the position and is doing so with her residency in the County being waived. Enhanced security measures were put in place yesterday at the Human Services Building. Additionally, Ms. Holmes reported the Department just completed three weeks’ worth of reviews with County departments for the various requests in individual 2024 departmental budgets. Ms. Holmes informed Legislators of an error in actual tax revenues for 2022 which is used to calculate the County’s yearly budget. The Department will be working to address the error and incorporate that into the 2024 budget Ms. Holmes shared a presentation regarding the 2024 Capital Budget and Future Debt Service. She highlighted projects for various departments though did not go into detail regarding each as the individual departmental projects will be shared at Committee level in the coming month. In response to Ms. Koreman, Ms. Jayne said a link will be sent to Legislators so they may view the graph provided within the presentation in more detail. Mr. Brown thanked Ms. Holmes and Ms. Jayne for the information and said he hopes the public safety building will not cost $50 million. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 15, 2023 4 Ms. Dawson was surprised the green facilities project wasn’t included in the 2024 Capital Plan as she thought more money was allocated to that. Ms. Holmes confirmed the money allocated was for Phase I due to the inflated cost of the project. In response to Ms. Dawson, Mr. LeMaro indicated which facilities had been targeted for geothermal and in which phases this would potentially happen. Mr. Lane commended the County for contributing a quarter to a half percent of the tax levy to Capital Projects. Report by the County Attorney Ms. Mosher, Deputy County Attorney, had no report. Ms. Koreman thanked Ms. Mosher for the additional help she has provided to the County Attorney's Department. Report by the Director of Finance Ms. Scarrott reported the Department continues to work on the 2022 year end audit. The last portion of the audit is wrapping up the information for leases that the County holds. She is hopeful this will be completed soon. Ms. Scarrott provided an overview of a draft investment policy at the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee recently. This policy will be revised and presented to the Government Operations Committee at a later date. Ms. Scarrott provided a second quarter sales tax report update at this time. She reviewed information for the current budget year compared to previous years. Legislators thanked her for the presentation and look forward to seeing this information more often. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Consent Agenda The consent agenda was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Sigler EXCUSED: Shurtleff Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 15, 2023 5 Resolution No. 2023-175: Authorization for Public Hearing - Tompkins Cortland Community College Operating Budget – 2023 - 2024 (ID #11830) WHEREAS, Tompkins Cortland Community College is a joint enterprise of Tompkins County and Cortland County whose budgets must be acted on by each county, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That a public hearing be held on September 5, 2023, at 5:30 o’clock in the evening thereof in the Legislature’s Chambers of the Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Building, 121 East Court Street, Ithaca, New York, concerning the 2023-2024 operating budget request for Tompkins Cortland Community College. At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter will be heard concerning the same, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature be and hereby is directed to place such notice of public hearing in the official newspaper of Tompkins County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-176: Establishing County Equalization Rates (ID #11788) WHEREAS, pursuant to Article III, Section 4.05, Subdivision (d) of the Tompkins County Charter and Code, the Director of Assessment has submitted and recommended the adoption of equalization rates for all towns in Tompkins County and the City of Ithaca for the assessment rolls filed in 2023, and for the apportionment of County taxes levied in 2024, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the following equalization rates be and hereby are adopted: AGGREGATE ASSESSED AGGREGATE FULL VALUATION OF TAXABLE COUNTY VALUATION OF TAXABLE REAL PROPERTY FOR EQUALIZATION REAL PROPERTY FOR MUNICIPAL COUNTY PURPOSES RATE COUNTY PURPOSES Town of Caroline $ 321,700,270 100 $ 321,700,270 Town of Danby $ 402,100,869 100 $ 402,100,869 Town of Dryden $1,333,064,469 100 $1,333,064,469 Town of Enfield $ 259,594,061 100 $ 259,594,061 Town of Groton $ 367,852,266 100 $ 367,852,266 Town of Ithaca $1,986,241,883 100 $1,986,241,883 Town of $1,773,794,181 100 $1,773,794,181 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 15, 2023 6 Lansing Town of Newfield $ 397,205,428 100 $ 397,205,428 Town of Ulysses $ 674,697,160 100 $ 674,697,160 City of Ithaca $2,555,237,486 100 $2,555,237,486 TOTALS $10,071,488,073 $10,071,488,073 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-177: Adoption of Regular and Supplemental Reports of Footings (Totals) and Assessment Rolls (ID #11785) WHEREAS, Tompkins County desires to maintain an official record of the 2023 Final Assessment Roll, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the regular and supplemental report of the totals (footings) of assessment rolls be accepted and the figures therein be used as a basis for the taxation in the several tax districts of the County for the year 2024 based upon the July 1, 2023, County of Tompkins Final Assessment Roll. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the Committee met on August 7th. He reported that some of the grant awardees made some small changes to their projects, and one organization has decided not to do the project and returned the money to the County. The next Committee meeting is scheduled for November 6th. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Ms. Dawson, Chair, said the Committee met August 14th and received updates and presentations from the Director of Finance. The Committee also reviewed and discussed a potential investment policy for the County. Resolution No. 2023-178: Extension of Additional One-Percent Sales Tax for Two Years - Increasing Taxes on Sales and Uses of Tangible Personal Property and of Certain Services, and on Occupancy of Hotel Rooms and Amusement Charges Pursuant to Article 29 of the Tax Law of the State of New York in Order to Extend the Effective Date through November 30, 2025 (ID #11839) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 15, 2023 7 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Michael Lane, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Michael Sigler EXCUSED: Lee Shurtleff Be it enacted by the Tompkins County Legislature of the County of Tompkins, as follows: SECTION I. The first sentence of section two of Resolution No. 256A as enacted in nineteen hundred sixty-six, as amended, is amended to read as follows: SECTION 2. Imposition of sales tax. On and after March first, nineteen hundred and sixty-seven, there is hereby imposed and there shall be paid a tax of three percent upon, and for the period commencing December 1, 1992, and ending November 30, 2025, there is hereby imposed and there shall be paid an additional tax of one percent upon: SECTION 2. Subdivision (f) of section three of Resolution No. 256A as enacted in nineteen hundred sixty-six, as amended, is amended to read as follows: (f) With respect to the additional tax of one percent imposed for the period commencing December 1, 1992, and ending November 30, 2025, the provisions of subdivisions (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of this section apply, except that for the purposes of this subdivision, all references in said subdivisions (a), (b), (c) and (d) to an effective date shall be read as referring to December 1, 1992, all references in said subdivision (a) to the date four months prior to the effective date shall be read as referring to August 1, 1992, and the reference in subdivision (b) to the date immediately preceding the effective date shall be read as referring to November 30, 1992. Nothing herein shall be deemed to exempt from tax at the rate in effect prior to December 1, 1992, any transaction which may not be subject to the additional tax imposed effective on that date. SECTION 3. Section four of Resolution No. 256A as enacted in nineteen hundred sixty-six, as amended, is amended to read as follows: SECTION 4. Imposition of compensating use tax. (a) Except to the extent that property or services have already been or will be subject to the sales tax under this enactment, there is hereby imposed on every person a use tax for the use within this taxing jurisdiction on and after December 1, 1992, except as otherwise exempted under this enactment, (A) of any tangible personal property purchased at retail, (B) of any tangible personal property (other than computer software used by the author or other creator) manufactured, processed or assembled by the user, (i) if items of the same kind of tangible personal property are offered for sale by him in the regular course of business or (ii) if items are used as such or incorporated into a structure, building or real property, by a contractor, subcontractor or repairman in erecting structures or buildings, or building on, or otherwise adding to, altering, improving, maintaining, servicing or repairing real property, property or land, as the terms real property, property or land are defined in the real property tax law, if items of the same kind are Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 15, 2023 8 not offered for sale as such by such contractor, subcontractor or repairman or other user in the regular course of business, (C) of any of the services described in paragraphs (1), (7) and (8) of subdivision (c) of section two, (D) of any tangible personal property, however acquired, where not acquired for purposes of resale, upon which any of the services described under paragraphs (2), (3) and (7) of subdivision (c) of section two have been performed, (E) of any telephone answering service described in subdivision (b) of section two and (F) of any computer software written or otherwise created by the user if the user offers software of a similar kind for sale as such or as a component part of other property in the regular course of business. (b) For purposes of clause (A) of subdivision (a) of this section, for the period commencing December 1, 1992, and ending November 30, 2025, the tax shall be at the rate of four percent, and on and after December 1, 2025, the tax shall be at the rate of three percent, of the consideration given or contracted to be given for such property, or for the use of such property, including any charges for shipping or delivery as described in paragraph three of subdivision (b) of section one, but excluding any credit for tangible personal property accepted in part payment and intended for resale. (c) For purposes of subclause (i) of clause (B) of subdivision (a) of this section, for the period commencing December 1, 1992, and ending November 30, 2025, the tax shall be at a rate of four percent, and on and after December 1, 2025, the tax shall be at the rate of three percent, of the price at which items of the same kind of tangible personal property are offered for sale by the user, and the mere storage, keeping, retention or withdrawal from storage of tangible personal property by the person who manufactured, processed or assembled such property shall not be deemed a taxable use by him. (d) For purposes of subclause (ii) of clause (B) of subdivision (a) of this section, for the period commencing December 1, 1992, and ending November 30, 2025, the tax shall be at the rate of four percent, and on and after December 1, 2025, the tax shall be at the rate of three percent, of the consideration given or contracted to be given for the tangible personal property manufactured, processed or assembled into the tangible personal property the use of which is subject to tax, including any charges for shipping or delivery as described in paragraph three of subdivision (b) of section one. (e) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, for purposes of clause (B) of subdivision (a) of this section, there shall be no tax on any portion of such price which represents the value added by the user to tangible personal property which he fabricates and installs to the specifications of an addition or capital improvement to real property, property or land, as the terms real property, property or land are defined in the real property tax law, over and above the prevailing normal purchase price prior to such fabrication of such tangible personal property which a manufacturer, producer or assembler would charge an unrelated contractor who similarly fabricated and installed such tangible personal property to the specifications of an addition or capital improvement to such real property, property or land. (f) For purposes of clauses (C), (D) and (E) of subdivision (a) of this section, for the period commencing December 1, 1992, and ending November 30, 2025, the tax shall be at the rate of four percent, and on and after December 1, 2025, the tax shall be at the rate of three percent, of the consideration given or contracted to be given for the service, including the consideration for any tangible personal property transferred in conjunction with the performance of the service and also including any charges for shipping and delivery of the property so transferred and of the tangible personal property upon which the service was performed as such charges are described in paragraph three of subdivision (b) of section one. (g) For purposes of clause (F) of subdivision (a) of this section, for the period commencing Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 15, 2023 9 December 1, 1992, and ending November 30, 2025, the tax shall be at the rate of four percent, and on and after December 1, 2025, the tax shall be at the rate of three percent, of the consideration given or contracted to be given for the tangible personal property which constitutes the blank medium, such as disks or tapes, used in conjunction with the software, or for the use of such property, and the mere storage, keeping, retention or withdrawal from storage of computer software described in such clause (F) by its author or other creator shall not be deemed a taxable use by such person. SECTION 4. Paragraph (B) of subdivision (1) of section 11 of Resolution No. 256A as enacted in nineteen hundred sixty-six, as amended, is amended to read as follows: (B) With respect to the additional tax of one percent imposed for the period commencing December 1, 1992, and ending November 30, 2025, in respect to the use of property used by the purchaser in this County prior to December 1, 1992. SECTION 5. This enactment shall take effect December 1, 2023. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting August 16th. The agenda is available online and Dr. Pillar highlighted some of the agenda topics for Legislators and others in attendance. Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting on August 17th and will receive a report from the suicide prevention and crisis services (988 system). Mr. John highlighted additional topics on the agenda. Mr. John reported the current Jail numbers at 59 with 2 board outs. Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting August 21st. He discussed agenda topics which include the recommendation from the Opioid Task Force and the distribution of opioid settlement funds. Ms. Black thanked Mr. Brooks for chairing the Opioid Task Force and Mr. Brown for being a part of the group. Both Legislators had incredible insight and she believes the task force will have great recommendations for distributing the settlement funds as a result of their being a part of the group. Housing and Economic Development Committee Mr. Mezey, Chair, said the Committee met on August 2nd and received updates regarding tourism and broadband. The Committee will have a more comprehensive presentation and report from the broadband consultant at the next Committee meeting on September 6th. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 15, 2023 10 Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting on August 17th. He reviewed agenda topics at this time and cautioned Committee members, stating the agenda is very full and the meeting may go over the typical two hour allotment. Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee met on August 3rd and discussed various topics including technology in Chambers and the County’s website among other topics. Resolution No. 2023-179: Resolution to Install New Monitors for Digitally Viewing Content in the Legislature Chambers (ID #11819) Mr. Lane voted against this in Committee as he believes the historic Chambers mean something not only to Legislators, but those who come to visit this space. He doesn’t believe the space should be overpowered by the “glitz” of large monitors. Ms. Koreman took the opportunity to view the monitors when temporary high-definition monitors were placed inside the oval desk. She could see much better and found it much easier to see more detail on the screens inside of the desk. She noted that she uses her laptop for presentations when needed and stated it will be a great deal less expensive to install the screens versus replacing the projectors and drop down screens. The screens will be removed and people will then be able to see the architecture of the room easier. Ms. Champion noted that this isn’t an arbitrary opportunity to upgrade. The projectors are obsolete technology and the differences between colors presented on the projector screens cannot be differentiated. Ms. Black confirmed that Legislators are able to use their laptops at their desks if they prefer that as well. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 1] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Rich John, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Michael Sigler NAYS: Michael Lane EXCUSED: Lee Shurtleff WHEREAS, Tompkins County is committed to public transparency and accessible public information regarding the Legislature and its activities, and WHEREAS, the Legislature Chambers in the Daniel D. Tompkins Building, located at 121 East Court Street in Ithaca, are publicly accessible and the space is designed to offer a hybrid physical and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 15, 2023 11 digital viewing experience for Legislators and visiting members of the public, and WHEREAS, the technology installed in the Chambers is aging, some of which is nearing the end of its useful life, and WHEREAS, over the past decade technology has advanced and new, more affordable, and higher- definition presentation technology has become available, and WHEREAS, a memo detailing three options for moving forward with new audio/visual technology to view presentations and observe virtual attendees was presented to the Government Operations Committee and shared with the full Legislature in July of 2023, and WHEREAS, the preferred option offered by staff included up to $15,000 in new digital monitors and appropriate mounts to be placed in four locations in the Chambers, with two inside the oval desk viewable by Legislators, two additional monitors placed in strategic locations viewable by staff and the visiting public, and WHEREAS, County staff temporarily installed a demonstration monitor inside the oval desk for Legislators to view before considering this resolution, and WHEREAS, there are funds to support the purchase and installation of the new monitors in the Public Information budget (Service Contracts 1988.54425), now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That County Administration and Information Technology Services Departments are instructed to complete the purchase and installation of the aforementioned monitor system to replace the existing projector system for the Legislature Chambers located at 121 East Court Street in Ithaca, RESOLVED, further, That vendors providing and installing technology in the Chambers will be asked to consider potential impacts to audio and sound muffling in the chambers and adjust installation accordingly. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-180: A Resolution in Support of Ukraine (ID #11831) Mr. John explained the County responded when Ukraine was invaded, and a question arose as to how long the flag will remain flown in Chambers. Mr. John believes this is the right time to show that the County is still in support of Ukraine and will fly the country’s flag in Chambers for another year. Mr. Mezey raised the question about the flag and said that it’s not about a lack of support for Ukraine or the Ukrainian people. He questions the appropriateness of another country’s flag in Chambers and wonders what steps the County is taking to support the effort. This is a symbol and a gesture, but it would be great if there was real meaning behind the gesture. He sees this being a long, drawn-out conflict for Ukraine, unfortunately, but there are a lot of other atrocities happening across the globe. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 15, 2023 12 Mr. John agrees with Mr. Mezey stating that the County needs to be careful with establishing a potential foreign policy. Mr. Brown agrees with Mr. Mezey as well and said there are so many places where war is happening but that isn’t being spoken about. Mr. Lane is very proud of the fact that the County supports Ukraine and that the symbol is shown in Chambers. The country is spending a lot to support a democracy, standing with NATO allies and others. He thanked Mr. John for bringing this resolution forward. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 3] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Rich John, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Veronica Pillar, Michael Sigler NAYS: Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Greg Mezey EXCUSED: Lee Shurtleff WHEREAS, the independent country of Ukraine was invaded in 2022 by its neighbor, Russia, and since that time the two countries have engaged in a costly, destructive, and deadly war, almost entirely within the borders of Ukraine; and WHEREAS, the democratically elected government of Ukraine and its people have bravely and fiercely defended the country against unprovoked aggression by a much larger Russian army, and a Russian government intent on absorbing Ukraine into its authoritarian system; and WHEREAS, upon the outbreak of the war, the Tompkins County Legislature agreed to place a Ukrainian flag in its Chambers to stand next to the United States flag as a symbol of both our support for the Ukrainian people in their struggle, and the principle of democratic sovereignty that is at stake in this war, but did not indicate a time period in which the flag would continue on display; and WHEREAS, Tompkins County Legislature has adopted a policy for the display of flags on County flagpoles, but does not have a specific policy for the display of flags within Chambers, and the Legislature wishes to clearly state its intent in this matter; it is therefore RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Legislature shall continue to display the Ukrainian flag in its Chambers for the next year as a continuing symbol of our support for the people and country of Ukraine, and shall revisit this issue statement on an annual basis in order to reaffirm our commitment, so long as the conflict continues. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Koreman, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting August 21st and she highlighted agenda Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, August 15, 2023 13 topics. Ms. Koreman thanked Dr. Pillar, the Department of Planning and Sustainability, the Sheriff’s Department and the Facilities Department for the showcase of the hybrid/fully electric vehicles that took place earlier in the day. The County put this together to let the community know what the County is doing and potentially learn more about hybrid and electric vehicles. She thanked all staff involved for this effort. Individual Member-Filed Resolutions There were no individual member filed resolutions. Minutes of Previous Meeting - August 1, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Travis Brooks, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Sigler EXCUSED: Lee Shurtleff Recess Ms. Black declared recess at 7:33 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:47 p.m. Executive Session It was MOVED by Mr. Mezey, seconded by Mr. Brown, and unanimously adopted by roll call vote, to enter into an executive session to discuss the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal or a particular person or corporation and two matters concerning the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property of the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only why publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. No action is expected to be taken following the executive session. An executive session was held at 7:47 p.m. Ms. Dawson was excused during the executive session. It was MOVED by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. Lane, and unanimously adopted by roll call vote, to come out of executive session at 9:05 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – ACCEPTED 09-19-2023 Tuesday, September 5, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Public Hearing Authorization for Public Hearing - Tompkins Cortland Community College Operating Budget – 2023 - 2024 Ms. Black called the public hearing to order at 5:30 p.m. She asked if anyone present wished to speak. Mr. Lane spoke about the presentation that the President and Chief Financial Officer of Tompkins Cortland Community College provided to the Legislature on July 18, 2023. He explained that both Cortland and Tompkins Counties shares to the College would not change for this budget year. Ms. Black asked again if anyone would like to speak during the public hearing. Hearing no one, the public hearing was closed at 5:31 p.m. Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present 5:39 PM Randy Brown Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Susan Currie Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present Daniel Klein Vice Chair Present Anne Koreman Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Present Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Ms. Black read the proclamation, declaring September 14th as Friendship Donation’s Network (FDN) day and recognized them for their 35 years of service in the community. Bruce Estes accepted the proclamation on FDN’s behalf. Mr. Estes currently serves as president of the Board of FDN and thanked Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 5, 2023 2 the Legislature for the recognition. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black announced there would be an executive session this evening in accordance with Article 7, Section 105 of the Public Officers Law to discuss two matters concerning the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal or a particular person or corporation and a matter concerning the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property of the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Robert Lynch, Town of Enfield resident, spoke about the Center of Government the Legislature is proposing. He recommends not acting on the Center of Government this evening. Mr. Brooks arrived at this time. Amanda Kirchgessner, Town of Ulysses resident, spoke about public safety and commended Sheriff Osborne and his staff on the job well done within the Department. She recommended investing in a local facility to train Sheriff Deputies. Sherry Korthuis, City of Ithaca resident, asked for a moratorium on tax abatements. She also spoke about national and federal level politics. Zach Winn, City of Ithaca resident, spoke about the potential return of masking and other mandates for COVID-19 precautions. He indicated that he would not be complying if that were to happen again and stated that mandating masks are an attack on the lower class. Mr. Winn also spoke of a recent murder that happened in the community and asked for swift action from the Legislature as the City of Ithaca cannot be counted on. Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials George McGonigal, Common Council member, said there will be a Common Council meeting tomorrow night. Some items on the agenda whether or not to vote on a policy regarding Ithaca Gun smokestack; new salaries for the Mayor and Common Council members; a template for the City Manager position and that individual's duties and responsibilities, the hiring and removal of that position, if necessary. Common Council is also working on three union labor contracts. Things are progressing well with the contracts though they are not finalized. Common Council is also discussing and working on the amount of money Cornell University contributes to the City and continuing work on a land use policy for City land that is currently being used for homeless encampments. Mr. Sigler inquired as to why the City is paying for the study of the Ithaca Gun smokestack. Mr. McGonigal said the City is paying for half the cost as the City wants to keep it. There has been talk about wanting to honor people who have worked factory jobs in the City at that site. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 5, 2023 3 In response to Mr. Sigler, Mr. McGonigal said the City Manager position was supposed to start at the beginning of 2024 but if that doesn’t happen, someone will have to be brought on temporarily. Mr. Sigler recently read an article regarding wastewater treatment and said it seems like there is a lot of grant money floating around for wastewater. He asked if the City is putting in applications for those grants. Mr. McGonigal isn’t sure but would like to talk more about that. Mr. Brown asked Mr. McGonigal what he believes County’s role should be in moving the homeless problem forward. Mr. McGonigal said the City is considering having a “green zone” of property where the City would allow camping. Currently, the area behind Walmart and Lowes is being considered as the “green zone”. The City is discussing removable trailers that would have showers and toilets with hot running water and they plan to ask the County to provide funds to provide these services and cooperation in setting it up, but he indicated the City is mostly seeking financial assistance. Mr. John thanked Mr. McGonigal for coming to speak with the Legislature. Mr. John believes it makes great sense to get the feasibility study done on the smokestack as he would like to try to preserve it if possible. Ms. Black sent a personal statement on her behalf in a response to the homeless plan that the City has released. She wants to make sure the Common Council has received that. The County and the City have got to make some movement on this issue, and she would like to see more enforcement of the issues as people do not feel safe in this area anymore. Mr. McGonigal indicated that Common Council is anxious to move forward. Ms. Black said the County wants to help and figure out a solution to this, but the County will be facing a budget crunch this year as well. The County and the City are going to have to come together and find solutions. Dr. Pillar attended part of the Planning, Development, and Economic Development Committee meeting for Common Council and said enforcement issues were discussed at length at that meeting. Dr. Pillar would like to see Mr. McGonigal bring more information regarding this for his next update to the Legislature. Ms. Dawson asked for an explanation regarding the enforcement issues within the encampments. Mr. McGonigal said, currently it is illegal to camp on any City property, but stated this is not currently enforced. Mr. John commended Mr. McGonigal for his consistent approach to the homeless issue within the City. Robert Lynch, Town of Enfield Councilperson, provided an update on the Town of Enfield Fire Departments, stating the Town has moved toward a Fire District. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Mr. Sigler said the Town of Lansing is hosting their annual Carnival this weekend. He said there will be a dunking booth, which he will be participating in, fireworks, rides, and funnel cake. He invited all to attend. Mr. Lane spoke of the deaths of two former residents, Janet Steiner, former Library Director, and her husband. He also mentioned that there will be a celebration of life at the Unitarian Church in Rochester NY and said gifts can be made to the Tompkins County Public Library in her honor. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 5, 2023 4 Mr. Mezey announced the Ellis Hollow fair at the Community Center is happening on September 9th from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Additionally, the Freeville Harvest Festival is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on September 9th as well. He invited all to attend. Ms. Currie added additional information regarding Janet Steiner, stating she was a visionary. Mr. John said the Shoppes at Ithaca Mall is hosting the Department of Emergency Response blood drive and emergency preparedness fair on September 16th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Additionally, Sunday September 10th is the Family and Children’s Services annual cardboard boat race. Mr. John said there are over 40 boats participating. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black read the following statement into the record: “I want to add my voice to condemning the terrible kidnapping and killing of Thomas Rath, and to thanking law enforcement officers from the region for investigative and work and for apprehending those responsible. “Any act of targeted violence is unacceptable, but to see such a terrible crime committed in a coordinated fashion against a vulnerable member of our community is sickening. Rath lived in a homeless encampment in Ithaca, this killing is a terrible reminder of the urgency of addressing the safety of the jungle and addressing targeted violence anywhere in Tompkins County. “Eleven arrests have been made following tireless efforts by local and state police agencies. I want to also thank those members of the public who shared information with law enforcement. Everyone in Tompkins County deserves to feel safe. I thank those who contributed to the arrests of those responsible for this tragedy.” At this time, Ms. Black invited Mr. Kruppa to provide an update from the Whole Health Department. Mr. Kruppa provided updates on Legionnaires cases that have been identified in Tompkins County. There have been twelve cases in the County, with one death from the disease. The incubation period is two to fourteen days from the onset of symptoms. The County is currently on day 15 from the onset of symptoms of the last known case. Mr. Kruppa stated the Whole Health Department would like to see two incubation periods pass prior to giving the “all clear.” The cooling towers within the City of Ithaca that may have been an impact for this particular cluster have been checked and the New York State Department of Health has a legionella testing team that has been helping. In response to Mr. Lane, Mr. LeMaro said the Facilities Department tests the County’s cooling towers regularly. The three cooling towers owned by the County were sanitized within the last week. Ms. Dawson has been reading that a resurgence of COVID is a possibility with a new variant on the horizon. She asked if there are contingency plans in place, but noted she would hate to see the County go back into full pandemic mode. Mr. Kruppa said the Department is certainly seeing an increase in cases across the board as was expected. He anticipates seeing waves going forward and the Department is still Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 5, 2023 5 trying to determine if it will be seasonal waves or if it will be some other model of waves across the years. Mr. Kruppa hasn’t seen data about the variants that the new vaccines may protect against but noted that the Department is not currently preparing for mass vaccination efforts, though they do offer COVID vaccines as part of their Friday vaccination clinics. He added that COVID vaccine boosters will likely be an annual recommendation similar to the flu and we might see these vaccines combined in the future. There is still a lot to be discovered. The recommendations haven’t changed regarding masking and likely won’t change either. Dr. Pillar has been hearing from immunocompromised constituents that they are scared to go to the doctor because masks aren’t required in medical settings. Dr. Pillar asked what it would take to go back to that requirement. Mr. Kruppa said the masking in medical settings was a state mandate and he doesn’t see how the State would get to a point where that would happen again, and Mr. Kruppa doesn’t see where there is a benefit for that. He also doesn’t see mandates being on the horizon and said the State and County would need to see an increase in severity of the disease and that’s just not happening at this point. Report by the County Administrator It was MOVED by Ms. Koreman, seconded by Mr. Brown, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands, to appoint Leo Riley as the new Director of the Department of Recycling and Materials Management and the waiving of the residency requirement in doing so. Ms. Holmes shared some of Mr. Riley’s background prior to working with the County as well as the extensive history he has with the Department of Recycling and Materials Management. Mr. Riley thanked the Legislature for this appointment. Ms. Holmes announced that Heather Chapel was offered and has accepted the position for Weights and Measures Director. Ms. Chapel holds weigh master license and has already begun in her new position. Ms. Chapel also lives outside the County and Ms. Holmes has approved a residency waiver for her appointment. Charlene Holmes, the County’s new Chief Equity and Diversity Officer, began in her role today. Ms. Holmes plans to present the County’s 2024 budget to the Legislature at the September 19th meeting. The Department will be hosting a budget training in Chambers on Friday, September 15th. Ms. Holmes cannot overstate enough what a challenging budget year this will be for the County. The County has instituted a soft hiring freeze to maintain the two percent cap for operations. Additionally, Ms. Holmes said a further discrepancy was discovered in the County/City sales tax agreement. The discrepancy is not in the County’s favor, and shorts the projected budget numbers for 2024 by another $2 million, so the County is now $4 million less than the projections from the budget retreat in April. Mr. Lane spoke about the past requirements for Department Heads to live within Tompkins County and how times have changed as businesses have struggled to find qualified employees. He is not upset by having employees live outside of the County and he hasn’t heard from his constituents that they are upset by this. Mr. Brown asked if an auditors would find the discrepancies in figures related to the budget that Ms. Holmes has mentioned. Ms. Holmes said that these figures were overlooked and miscalculated due to staffing changes and shortages previously within the Finance Department. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 5, 2023 6 Report by the County Attorney Ms. Mosher, Deputy County Attorney, had no report. Report by the Director of Finance Ms. Dawson provided an update on behalf of Ms. Scarrott. The County’s cash management and investment policies will be reviewed and voted on at upcoming Government Operations and Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee meetings. Insero, the County’s auditor, will be delivering a draft audit report to Ms. Scarrott for presentation at the September 11th Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee meeting. Casino revenue for this quarter was down but year over year, overall, the casino revenue increased. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda Ms. Black allowed Mr. John to withdraw the resolution titled "Reimagining Public Safety: Requiring Data Disclosure on Arrests, Prosecutions, and Case Outcomes" (ID#11852) from the agenda. Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Travis Brooks, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Advisory Board Appointment(s) (ID # 11813) Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Directors George Trutt, Jr., Grange Member, term expires December 31, 2024 Climate and Sustainable Energy (CaSE) Board Martha Robertson, Member, term expires December 31, 2024 Resolution No. 2023-181: Budget Adjustments - Social Services (ID #11790) WHEREAS County Departments are expected to keep spending within the amounts appropriated by the Legislature, and WHEREAS at mid-year the Department of Social Services projects that expenditures for a few Mandate Programs will vary from the values presently assigned to them within the 2023 Budget, and WHEREAS the impact of the over- and under-budget Appropriation lines and their associated Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 5, 2023 7 Revenue lines is “net local cost” neutral, and WHEREAS pursuant to Administrative Policy 05-02 (Fiscal Policy), budget adjustments that exceed $5,000 require Legislative approval, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Finance Department shall make the following budget adjustment on its books for fiscal year 2023: General Fund - Social Services IV-E Foster Care Decrease EXPENSE: A6119.54400 Program $553,000 Decrease REVENUE: A6119.44619 Fed: Child Care $276,500 Family Assistance (TANF-funded public assistance and Foster Care) Increase EXPENSE: A6109.54400 Program $553,000 Increase REVENUE: A6109.44609 Fed: AFDC $322,206 Medicaid Decrease EXPENSE: A6100.54400 Program $404,235 Decrease EXPENSE: A6129.54407 Chargebacks $200,000 Emergency Assistance for Adults Decrease EXPENSE: A6142.54400 Program $50,000 Decrease REVENUE: A6142.43642 Emerg Asst $25,000 Safety Net Increase EXPENSE: A6140.54400 Program $951,325 Increase REVENUE: A6140.43640 NYS: Safety Net $275,884 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-182: Budget Adjustment -Tompkins County Youth Services Department, Final 2023 State Aid Adjustments (ID #11837) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the NYS Office of Family and Children Services has notified the County of our final 2023 State aid figures, and WHEREAS, there are slight increases in both Runaway and Homeless Youth and Youth Sports Education State aid funding, and WHEREAS, the County’s State aid is re-allocated to municipalities, programs, and our department, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8 WHEREAS, the department will be amending existing contracts and accounts, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Service Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following 2023 budget adjustment as follows: Revenue Acct Title Amount 7022.43820 Programs for Youth, State Aid $34,965 7026.43820 Programs for Youth, State Aid $10,000 $44,965 Appropriation Acct Title Amount 7022.54400 Program Expense $ 6,959 7026.54400 Program Expense $38,006 $44,965 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-183: Budget Adjustment - Social Services (Administrative Revenue Account Consolidation) (ID #11883) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS New York State has provided Social Services Departments with a software tool to facilitate extracting and recording anticipated Federal and State revenue from mandatory monthly reimbursement claims, and WHEREAS that tool consolidates several revenue lines associated with Social Services’ Administration into two "Admin" lines, and WHEREAS this reduced set of revenue codes simplifies tracking and reporting, while having no impact on net local cost, and WHEREAS the Department of Social Services has utilized the smaller set of revenue codes in both its 2023 journal entries and its 2024 budget request, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Finance Department shall make the following budget adjustments on its books for fiscal year 2023: General Fund - Social Services Decrease REVENUE: A6010.43089 State: Other Aid $ 9,688.50 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.43389 State: Other Public Safety $ 184,028.00 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.43601 State: Medical Assistance $1,178,893.00 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.43611 State: Food Stamps $ 6,804.00 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.43619 State: Child Care $1,404,312.00 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.43655 State: NYSCCBG $ 628,000.00 Increase REVENUE: A6010.43610 State: DSS Admin $3,412,625.50 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.44601 Fed: Medical Assistance $1,266,192.00 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.44609 Fed: AFDC $ 25,000.00 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.44611 Fed: Food Stamps $1,233,564.00 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.44619 Fed: Child Care $ 487,402.00 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.44641 Fed: HEAP $ 152,499.00 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.44661 Fed: F&CS Block Grant $ 85,341.00 Increase REVENUE: A6010.44610 Fed: DSS Admin $3,249,998.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-184: Authorizing a Capital Lease and Service Agreement with Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT), Inc. (ID #11826) WHEREAS, Tompkins County applies for and administers Federal and State public transportation grants on behalf of Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT), Inc. which are governed by laws, regulations, directives and grant agreements between the County, the Federal Transit Administration and the State of New York, and WHEREAS, these grants are used to provide Public Transportation Fixed Route Services, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Project’, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County, the City of Ithaca, Cornell University and TCAT, Inc. executed a Transportation Agreement among the parties for TCAT, Inc. to provide public transportation services through October 9th, 2032, and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation requires the County to have a capital lease and service agreement with TCAT, Inc. to clarify the roles and responsibilities of each party relating to the planning, administration, and use of Federal and State public transportation grants, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the County Administrator or her designee be authorized to execute a Capital Lease and Service Agreement with Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit, Inc., RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or her designee be authorized to execute any contracts or agreements related to this project, including: 1. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County, the Federal Transit Administration, and the New York State Department of Transportation for the Project, 2. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County and TCAT, Inc. and any third-party Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 5, 2023 10 subcontractors necessary to complete the Project, if applicable. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-185: Authorizing a Capital Lease and Service Agreement with Gadabout Transportation Services, Inc. (ID #11827) WHEREAS, Tompkins County applies for and administers Federal and State public transportation grants on behalf of Gadabout Transportation Services, Inc. which are governed by laws, regulations, directives and grant agreements between the County, the Federal Transit Administration, and the State of New York, and WHEREAS, these grants are used to provide Complementary Paratransit Services Capital Projects, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Project’, and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation requires the County to have a capital lease and service agreement with Gadabout Transportation Services, Inc. to clarify the roles and responsibilities of each party relating to the planning, administration, and use of Federal and State public transportation grants, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the County Administrator or her designee be authorized to execute a Capital Lease and Service Agreement with Gadabout Transportation Services, Inc., RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or her designee be authorized to execute any contracts or agreements related to this project, including: 1. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County, the Federal Transit Administration, and the New York State Department of Transportation for the Project, 2. Any and all agreements between Tompkins County and Gadabout Transportation Services, Inc., and any third-party subcontractors necessary to complete the Project, if applicable. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-186: Acceptance of Grant Funding from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Program (ID #11865) WHEREAS, the State of New York provides financial aid for municipal waste reduction and recycling projects through the DEC’s MWRR Grants for Recycling Coordination and Education Projects, and WHEREAS, funding will reimburse up to 50 percent of eligible projects, including recycling education and outreach tools, recycling advertising, recycling websites, promotional items, and salary Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 5, 2023 11 costs for a municipal recycling coordinator, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management has been notified of a NYSDEC MWRR Grant for Recycling Coordination and Education Project award in the amount of $193,897.89 with a contract term from January 1, 2023 to December 31,2023 now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the MWRR Grants for Recycling Coordination and Education Projects grant in the amount of $193,897.89 from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation be accepted, and that the County Administrator or designee be authorized to execute any contracts related to this award, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is directed to make the following adjustments to the books for 2023. BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Revenue: CL8171.43989 Grants (Other Comm Svcs) $193,897.89 Appropriation: CL8171.54319 Program Supplies $193,897.89 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-187: Budget Adjustment - Department of Recycling and Materials Management - Providing for the Purchase of Reusable Bags (ID #11869) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $5000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the Legislature adopted Local Law No.6 of 2019 by Resolution 240 that established a $.05 paper carryout bag reduction fee in Tompkins County, and WHEREAS, revenue from this fee provides for the purchase and distribution of reusable bags to people with low- and fixed-income, and WHEREAS, the County has received revenue from New York State in the amount of $37,966 in 2022 and $26,992 of the funds have been used to purchase bags in 2022, there are $10,973 funds remaining that should be transferred to 2023, and an appropriation needs to be made in the Department of Recycling and Materials Management to provide these funds for the purpose intended, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee that the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment on his books for fiscal year 2023: Acct Number Acct Name Amount Increase Revenue CL8165.45031 Interfund (A) $10,973.00 Increase Expenditure CL8165.52220 Department Equipment $10,973.00 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 5, 2023 12 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Ms. Dawson, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting on September 11th and she discussed some of the agenda topics. Resolution No. 2023-188: Adoption of the 2023-2024 Operating Budget - Tompkins Cortland Community College (ID #11829) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Michael Lane, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, a proposed operating budget for Tompkins Cortland Community College for the fiscal year September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024, has been presented to the Legislature of the County of Tompkins pursuant to County Law and Section 6306 of the Education Law, and WHEREAS, the Legislature has conducted a public hearing on said proposed budget on the 5th day of September 2023, and heard all persons wishing to speak on this topic, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That said proposed 2023-2024 operating budget of Tompkins Cortland Community College in the amount of $34,862,992 of which Tompkins County’s total sponsoring community contribution will be in the amount of $3,027,387, representing no increase in the County’s sponsorship share this year, be hereby approved, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature includes in the 2024 Tompkins County Budget said amount pursuant to the approved plan for said College in effect as of September 1, 2023, and that the amount be raised by taxation in the County of Tompkins in the fiscal year 2024, RESOLVED, further, That this resolution shall become effective upon the adoption of a concurrent resolution by the Cortland County Legislature. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, said the Committee met on August 16th. The Committee discussed and moved forward with posting nomination forms for the Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Strength in Diversity Award, and discussed accessibility and where there might be barriers within the County. The next Committee meeting is in October. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 5, 2023 13 Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee met on August 17th. The Committee received an update from Tiffany Bloss from Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services regarding the 9-8-8 call service, which is meeting a real need in the community. Mr. John highlighted other topics covered during the meeting. Mr. John reported the Jail numbers are 65 with 2 board outs. Resolution No. 2023-189: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Replacement-Pay and Terminal-Pay Reimbursement - Sheriff's Office (ID #11832) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Lee Shurtleff, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office had five (5) employees out on disability leave or 207C as of January 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023, for greater than two months, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for replacement pay to the Department from the Contingent Fund for the period beyond the initial two months, and WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office had seven (7) employees leave employment and collect terminal pay, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for terminal-pay reimbursement to the Department from the Contingent Fund, and WHEREAS, the County Administrator and Director of Finance approve the request from the Contingent Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance be and hereby is authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriations for disability pay for 2023: FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $ 157,147.45 TO: A3113.51000419 Deputy Sheriff $ 47,915.52 A3113.58800 Fringes $ 20,833.67 A3150.51000406 Corrections Officer $ 61,610.16 A3150.58800 Fringes $ 26,788.10 RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance be and hereby is authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriations for terminal pay for 2023: FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $ 58,867.58 TO: A3113.51000419 Deputy Sheriff $ 21,558.72 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 5, 2023 14 A3113.58800 Fringes $ 9,373.73 A3150.51000411 Corrections Sergeant $ 5,777.40 A3150.51000406 Corrections Officer $ 13,692.31 A3150.58800 Fringes $ 8,465.42 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the Committee met on August 21st and discussed recommendations from the Opioid Task Force for the use of opioid settlement funds the County received. These recommendations are scheduled to go the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee next week and then to the Legislature on September 19th. A new employee holding the Information Aide position at Veterans Services was introduced at the meeting on August 21st as well. The next Committee meeting is scheduled for September 18th and Mr. Klein highlighted some topics that will be included on the agenda. Housing and Economic Development Committee Mr. Mezey, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting on September 6th. There are a few presentations on the agenda and the Committee will be reviewing Project Approval Request forms regarding the various reporting departments related to the County budget. Mr. Klein asked if Mr. Mezey had any information on the status of Request for Proposals (RFP) for broadband. Mr. Mezey does not have that information but will follow up in order to have that information at the next Legislature meeting. Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting on September 21st. Resolution No. 2023-190: Resolution to Authorize 10 Year Lease Agreement between the County of Tompkins and the History Center (ID #11871) Mr. Lane stated this is an increase in the lease term length, which allows the History Center to secure additional funding. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Rich John, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Tompkins County has established the Tompkins Center for History and Culture Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 5, 2023 15 (“TCHC”) in the Historic Trust Company Building on the Ithaca Commons as a home for community not-for-profit organizations that support and celebrate our local history and culture, and WHEREAS, the History Center in Tompkins County (“The History Center”) is a not-for-profit organization with a mission of promoting local history, engaging with the community to understand the past, present, and future through a stewardship of art and culture collections, learning experiences, and providing the local community a public forum open to historical and current issue discussions, and WHEREAS, the History Center has currently leased space in the TCHC for the past five (5) years, consisting of a 133 square foot office, is currently the County contracted facility operations and management agency for the TCHC, and would like to continue leasing space in the TCHC on a long-term basis, and WHEREAS, that as an Arts & Culture not-for-profit organization, the History Center, is additionally eligible for NYS capital grant funding for building improvements with the stipulation that the History Center is engaged in a long-term lease of ten (10) years or longer, and WHEREAS, the grant funding could assist the County toward future known building needs such as new HVAC units, new roof, or elevator modernization, now therefore it be RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the County Administrator is authorized to enter into a ten (10) year lease agreement with the History Center effective January 1, 2024, and terminating on December 31, 2033. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-21 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-191: Determining that 408 North Tioga Street in the City of Ithaca, is No Longer Needed for Public Use (ID #11135) In response to Mr. Shurtleff, Mr. Lane said the next resolution on the agenda will address the process for this property and deferred to Ms. Holmes for further explanation. Ms. Holmes said the County will need to work with a realtor and she has been in touch with some. The County will have to subdivide the property to know how much we are putting up for sale. The Department will work on putting together an RFP for a realtor for this purpose. RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 1] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Greg Mezey, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Michael Sigler NAYS: Lee Shurtleff WHEREAS, Tompkins County is the owner of certain real property in the City of Ithaca located at 408 North Tioga Street, and WHEREAS, this parcel was acquired along with other adjacent and nearby parcels, including Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 5, 2023 16 those along Sears Street, for the purpose of renovation or sale of the existing 3,841 square foot historic structure, and WHEREAS, through Resolution No. 2019-82, Tompkins County made a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance for the project, and WHEREAS, the parcel is not currently being used for any County purpose, and WHEREAS, there is no other County purpose for this parcel, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature has hereby determined the parcel as described above is no longer needed for public use. SEQR ACTION: Unlisted (Full Environmental Assessment Form is on file with the Clerk of the Legislature) * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-192: Authorizing the Real Property Sale of 408 North Tioga Street (ID #11141) Mr. Brown believes that it is important that the County sells as little of the land as possible. He is anxious to see this move forward before the snow flies and likes the potential of auctioning the property. In response to Mr. Mezey, Ms. Holmes said County staff had proposed to subdivide the parcel to as small as possible but still remain within the minimum requirements necessary. This information will be brought before the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee and then to the full Legislature for final approval. Mr. Klein said when the County sold the old Library site, proposals were sought based on what the best public good would be and he inquired as to whether that is possible with this site or is this just the selling to the highest bid. Mr. Lane doesn’t think this will solicit the same purpose and believes this will be using the existing structure. Mr. Brown would like to see this move to Committee quickly as winter is fast approaching. Mr. Mezey believes there is some merit to Mr. Klein’s comment. Because of the public’s interest in this parcel, a public landowner can buy this and rent it out and it begs the question of finding the best use for the public’s benefit. This consideration won’t hold up moving the process forward, but he does think there is consideration to this matter. RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 1] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Deborah Dawson, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Michael Sigler NAYS: Lee Shurtleff Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 5, 2023 17 WHEREAS, in 2019 the Tompkins County Legislature adopted Resolution No. 2019-83 entitled Authorizing Acquisition of Property for an Additional Downtown County Government Office and Associated Parking, and Amend 2019-2023 Capital Plan and Budget to Incorporate this Acquisition to acquire the property located at 408 North Tioga Street, City of Ithaca, as part of the County's Center of Government Business Case Analysis, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County investigated the usability of the existing structure located at 408 North Tioga Street and has determined that the property is not usable space for the County, and WHEREAS the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee has requested that County Administration review the possibility of selling the property at 408 North Tioga Street with the option for retaining a ground lease, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Policy Manual Section 09-07, the Planning Department has reviewed the property and has no significant updates from the report compiled for the 2019 purchase of the property, and further cites the County Legislature’s adoption of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance for the project (Resolution No. 2019-82), and WHEREAS the County Attorney has determined that cited real property is no longer needed for public use (Resolution No. 2023-191), and WHEREAS the County Administrator recommends the sale of the property located at 408 North Tioga Street, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature authorizes the County Administrator to negotiate the sale of the site at 408 Tioga Street at fair market value, with an option of just transferring the structure subject to a ground lease, to include the procurement of the services of a realtor, or an auctioneer, on such terms and conditions as the County Administrator may approve in her reasonable discretion and upon consultation with the County Attorney, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature directs the County Administrator to execute all documents to exercise the sale and to close on this property in a timely fashion. SEQR ACTION: Unlisted (Full Environmental Assessment Form is on file with the Clerk of the Legislature) * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-193: Resolution to Proceed with Space, Architectural, and Engineering Plans for a Center of Government in the 300 Block of Tioga Street (ID #11851) Mr. Lane believes this resolution forces the project through ahead of the Public Safety Building project. A joint meeting of the Facilities and Infrastructure and Public Safety Committees will be held next week and he believes this resolution should wait. He believes this has been delayed for the best possible reasons. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 5, 2023 18 Mr. Brown respects Mr. Lane’s comments and leadership on this. He wants to move forward with this as the whole Legislature and wants to build a building as small as possible for as cheap as possible but the County cannot take the buildings down until there is a plan for what is to be built in their place. Additional discussion was had among all Legislators. Mr. LeMaro, Director of Facilities, provided an update on the work currently being performed at the Public Safety Building, which is approximately a $4.75 million project. In response to Ms. Black, Ms. Holmes said the County could start either the Public Safety Building or the Center of Government building this year, with the other to be started in 2028 or 2029. It was MOVED by Ms. Champion, seconded by Mr. John, and accepted as a friendly amendment to strike the word “final” from the last RESOLVED paragraph to read…“prepare schematic and design documents for a Center of Government building.” RESULT: ADOPTED [12 TO 2] MOVER: Greg Mezey, Member SECONDER: Deborah Dawson, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Michael Sigler NAYS: Michael Lane, Lee Shurtleff WHEREAS, Tompkins County Legislature renewed its consideration of departmental space needs in 2019 through the work of the Downtown Facilities Committee, citing departments’ need for additional space as well as the desire to reduce the number of County departments in leased space, and WHEREAS, Resolution 2021-174 authorized the purchase of 300/308 North Tioga Street for a new Downtown County Governmental Office Building, and WHEREAS, a Downtown Center of Government Building was incorporated in the County’s Capital Plan starting in 2022, and WHEREAS, in April 2022, the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee authorized the County Administrator and Director of Facilities to work with Holt Architects to update the 2019 County Departmental Space Study in furtherance of preparing for a Center of Government, and WHEREAS, in July 2022, Holt Architects presented the results of the updated County Departmental Space Study, which included options for addressing departmental space needs through use of existing buildings plus a new Center of Government building between 43,000-51,000 gross square feet, and WHEREAS, the current tenants of 300/308 North Tioga Street are coming to the end of their lease terms in August 2023 and February 2024, respectively, and WHEREAS, In March 2023, the Unified Court System Sixth Judicial District notified the County of its need for additional space in the County Courthouse currently occupied by the District Attorney and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 5, 2023 19 the County Clerk, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Judiciary Law Section 39(3)(a) and Part 34 of the Rules of the Chief Judge, the County has a statutory responsibility to provide adequate space for court operations, and WHEREAS, at the direction of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, the County Administrator worked with the Departments of Planning, Facilities and Assessment to produce a Plan for Addressing Office Space Needs for Tompkins County Downtown Facilities and presented it to the Committee in June 2023, and WHEREAS, the Plan for Addressing Office Space Needs outlines fiscal as well as other considerations for addressing the 33,580 departmental gross square footage gap in County office spaces, and outlines three options for consideration to fill the gap, and WHEREAS, the Plan for Addressing Office Space Needs identifies that among the three options, the construction of a Center of Government best fulfills the criteria of meeting departmental space needs, providing space efficiency and equity for staff, centralizing numerous services for the public in a government campus, eliminating the need for leased spaces, and complying with the County’s sustainability goals in a manner that is comparable in cost to the other options, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on the recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the County proceed with plans for a Center of Government building in the 300 block of North Tioga Street, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator and staff determine options for departmental placement within downtown facilities, including the Center of Government building, and present options to the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee for consideration, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator be authorized to proceed with a Request for Quote (RFQ) to hire an architectural and engineering design consultant to prepare schematic and design documents for a Center of Government building. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee is meeting on September 7th and highlighted agenda topics to be covered. Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Koreman, Chair, said the Committee met on August 21st and she discussed some of the topics covered during that meeting. She and Ms. Currie went on the Discover Cayuga Lake tour this afternoon and were able to go on floating classroom. The next Committee meeting is scheduled for September 18th. There will be a representative from Cayuga Lake Environmental Action Now (CLEAN) in attendance to discuss pollution from the Cargill Salt Mine in Lansing. Mr. Mezey asked if someone from Cargill could be at the meeting as well to have Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 5, 2023 20 both perspectives covered. Ms. Koreman said she would ask. Mr. Sigler said there is no linkage between the mine and the lake whatsoever and he would like to see someone from Cargill there as well. The Cargill mine provides about 400 jobs in this community and provides most of the salt for New York State’s road maintenance in the winter. Mr. John added that Cargill has been a long-time employer and responsible business in this community. He is not aware of any damage to our lake by Cargill and believes it’s appropriate to get all viewpoints. He is not sure Cargill has done anything wrong here and would hate to leave that viewpoint with the public. Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said everything is going along smoothly with the contracts that have been awarded with no major issues. Individual Member-Filed Resolutions There were no individual member-filed resolutions. Minutes of Previous Meeting August 15, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Randy Brown, Member SECONDER: Rich John, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Recess Ms. Black declared recess at 8:22 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:35 p.m. Executive Session It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Dr. Pillar, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands to enter into an executive session to discuss two matters concerning the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal or a particular person or corporation and a matter concerning the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property of the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. No action is expected to be taken following the executive session. An executive session was held at 8:35 p.m. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 5, 2023 21 It was MOVED by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Ms. Dawson, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands, to come out of executive session at 9:41 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:41 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Draft 9-22-2023 Tuesday, September 19, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present Randy Brown Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Susan Currie Member Remote 5:40 PM Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present 5:32 PM Daniel Klein Vice Chair Present Anne Koreman Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Present 5:33 PM Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Mr. John arrived at this time. Ms. Black read the LatinX Heritage month proclamation and declared LatinX heritage month from September 15th through October 15th. Lordes Cabrera, from the Office of Human Rights, read the Spanish version of the proclamation for those in attendance. Anna Ortiz of No Mas Lagrimas accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Latino community and thanked the Legislature for this recognition. Dr. Pillar arrived at this time. Ms. Currie arrived at this time. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 2 Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black announced there would be an executive session later in accordance with Article 7, Section 105 of the Public Officers Law for the discussion of the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property of the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. Privilege of the Floor by the Public James Smith, City of Ithaca resident and paramedic, spoke about the encampments within the City limits and of the incidents happening within the area where the homeless are camping. Zach Winn, City of Ithaca resident, spoke of the City’s plan for the proposed zones for encampments within the City. He asked for the Legislature to do something soon regarding the encampments. Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials Ms. Black received an update from Jorge DeFendini, Common Council member, prior to the meeting and provided his update to her for tonight’s meeting. He wanted to make the Legislature aware that the memorandum of understanding between Cornell University and the City of Ithaca will be discussed and voted on at the September 20th Common Council meeting. Common Council will also be discussing and possibly voting on the homeless policy. If there are any Legislators who have questions for Mr. Defendini, they are welcome to email him for more information. Rich Depaolo, Town of Ithaca, said the Town is paying attention to the encampment issue as well and are anxious to know what is coming from the City. The Town will be more reactive at this point as they await direction from the City and the County. Mr. Deapolo said the Community Choice Aggregation plan has been passed and will now be called TGEN - Tompkins Green Energy Network. The City and the Town each passed this plan which allows for the aggregation of power for people to choose their energy source and create it locally. In response to Mr. John, Mr. Depaolo said the Town of Ithaca has been hearing from their residents regarding the encampments and there are concerns among those working at the Town and the residents. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Ms. Champion announced that the Public Library is currently closed through October 2nd as the Facilities Department is upgrading the HVAC system in the building. Additionally, Ms. Champion went to the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) conference last week. The conference was very informative, and Ms. Champion attended a workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the growing use of this in every facet of life. She believes the County may need to consider establishing a policy surrounding this. They may also need to begin thinking about how the County and employees may use it as well. Mr. Klein announced that COVID vaccines are available and he was able to go online Sunday and get an appointment this week. It was very easy. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 3 Mr. Lane said former legislator, Susanne Davis, passed away. Ms. Davis was the first African American member of the body, and she served with distinction. He enjoyed working with her. Mr. Lane also spoke about the Ukraine war and said there were speeches at the United Nations (UN) earlier in the day. He believes it is so important that the nations of this world come together to oppose the actions by Russia. Ms. Koreman also attended part of the NYSAC conference for two committees’ meetings that she serves on. She discussed two resolutions which urge the State on various efforts. Ms. Dawson attended NYSAC for a day and attended her standing committee regarding taxation and finance. She discussed various topics covered in that meeting. Dr. Pillar announced two events coming up in her district. The reproductive film festival will be taking place September 21st through September 24th. This is sponsored by the group An Abortion Stigma. There will be documentary films shown and more information can be found at www.reproductivejusticefilmfest.com. Additionally, Porch Fest will be happening on September 24th and is free to all. Individuals interested can go to www.porchfest.org for a list of performances. Mr. John thanked Dr. Pillar for reminder of Porch Fest and also thanked Mr. Smith, member of the public, for speaking with the Legislature this evening and asking some good questions regarding the encampments. Mr. John also attended NYSAC and the Public Safety Committee that he serves on. He mentioned that there seems to be some fundamental shifting with the State in terms of public safety initiatives. In 1990, the State paid 46.5% of the costs of probation, and in 2023, the State now pays less than 10% of those costs. He discussed additional information shared at the NYSAC meeting. Mr. Shurtleff announced that there was a grand opening of the Community Cupboard, formerly known as the Food Pantry, in Groton. This new location of the Community Cupboard is within walking distance for many residents in Groton. They served 160 families yesterday alone and are anticipating another 40 by the end of the week. On average, 400 families are served each month, and last month, the food pantry had over 16,000 individual client visits. Many of these individuals are on social security. Mr. Shurtleff commended the volunteers that have expanded this effort for their community. Additionally, last week, the Village of Groton held a community meeting to receive input from the public regarding their visions and wants for a potential grant to revitalize Main Street and the Main Street corridors in the Village as they apply for a NYForward grant. Many members of the community showed up to give their input and the lack of a grocery store and pharmacy in Groton were common ideas provided. Mr. Mezey recently attended the grand opening celebration for the 14th Dalai Lama Library and Learning Center in Town of Ithaca. It was an interesting, educational and immersive experience. Mr. Mezey commented on how neat it is to have a cultural asset in the community and commended those who put it together as it was an extravagant event. Additionally, Mr. Mezey thanked and commended Diane Cohen of Finger Lakes Reuse. He Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 4 recently went on a tour of the various facilities with Ms. Cohen and had an opportunity to meet some of the employees. It was an interesting tour and great to see the continued good work the organization does within the community. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black reminded Legislators and staff that COVID cases are rising and said if someone is not feeling well, they should stay home. The Legislature has approved resolutions that allow Legislators to stay home if they are not feeling well, and staff are welcome to tune in from their home office as well. Ms. Black is in the middle of reading a book called ‘Corrections in Ink’ a memoir by Keri Blakinger. The author was a student at Cornell and ended up going to the Tompkins County Jail because she struggled with drug addiction. Black said the book is very visual and she is an incredible writer. At this time, Ms. Black, as Chair of the Legislature, established and appointed members to the Downtown Facilities Special Committee. The Special Committee will be charged with a scope to review the County’s current space needs including office space, parking requirements, and community needs. In addition, the special committee shall oversee the process moving forward with the necessary planning that includes the preparation and review of architectural and engineering schematic and design documents for the construction of a Center of Government building in the 300 block of North Tioga Street. The special committee will also determine the options for departmental placement within downtown facilities, including the Center of Government building, and present options to the Tompkins County Legislature for consideration. The membership of this special committee will include Legislators Randy Brown, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Mike Lane, Greg Mezey, and Veronica Pillar with Randy Brown as Chair and Susan Currie as Vice Chair. The term set forth for this special committee will be 15 months and will be eligible for renewal/reappointment if more time is needed. Ms. Black read the following report into the record: “First, I wanted to let my colleagues know that I have been appointed to the NYSAC Board as an At Large member. I’m honored to serve for the next year and would like to thank Albany County Executive and new NYSAC President Daniel McCoy for appointing me. We have all gained great value being members of NYSAC, and I am looking forward to continuing to advocate for Tompkins County at the state level. “We’ve been hearing loud and clear that transportation options and access are top of mind for many residents. We have received feedback in public comment, in many conversations with constituents, and in our strategic planning process. It’s clear that there are opportunities to improve access to our public and provide sustainable transportation options. “For the County, that means continuing to invest in and advocate for Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT). No matter how much we want them to succeed, hiring enough drivers and mechanics is a challenge that’s difficult to overcome. No one likes seeing routes delayed or cut, and the employees who work so hard every day at TCAT know that better than any of us. “I understand it’s hard to be patient with things like worker shortages when you can’t get where Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 5 you need to go. We are seeing this in all industries including retail, restaurants, and airports. There have to be more solutions for our County. Relying on a network of accessible transportation options is what will ultimately keep our community moving forward. “That’s why I’m very proud to say that Ithaca Carshare will be allowed to restart their operations. I hope the campaign to save Carshare will spur more people to use the service and to look at the need to own personal vehicles. “More shared transportation options mean less potholes and less traffic, two issues I think we can all agree on. I’m looking forward to the County and our partners continuing to address transportation strategically. “I want to thank every client, staff member, and community member who showed up at our strategic planning community forums last week. The ideas and feedback that we get from these sessions are invaluable and will help with future County planning and budgeting. “Lastly, the search for our next County Attorney has begun, with applications due by October 15th. This is a key position for our organization and community. I am hopeful that we will get several excellent applicants - if you know someone, please share the job posting with them. Thank you.” Report by the Director of Finance Ms. Scarrott discussed a report that the State Comptroller’s office will be releasing at the end of this month. She is happy and proud to have Insero in attendance to present the County’s 2022 Year End Financial Report and Audit. She commended the Finance Department staff for working long hours and weekends to ensure that this audit went smoothly. Conrad Whyte, Insero, presented and provided an overview of the County’s 2022 Year End Financial Report and Audit. Resolution No. 2023-194: Acceptance of Audited Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022 (ID #11904) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Rich John, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Tompkins County entered into a contract for auditing services with Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP, for the purpose of conducting an external audit of the County’s financial records for fiscal year 2022, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 6 WHEREAS, the audit firm of Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP, has completed its audit of the financial statements of Tompkins County for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, and has presented the Financial Report to the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, and WHEREAS, the audit firm has opined that the 2022 financial statements contained in the Financial Report present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position and the results of operations of Tompkins County as of, and for, the year presented in the Financial Report, and WHEREAS, the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee has reviewed the Financial Report, discussed the Financial Report in depth with the audit firm, and is now recommending to the Legislature the acceptance of the 2022 Financial Report, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the audited Tompkins County Financial Report for the period ended December 31, 2022, is hereby accepted. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Report by the County Administrator Ms. Holmes presented the County’s 2024 Recommended Budget. The impact for a homeowner of a median priced home averaging in value of $249,000 is approximately $53 per year. Legislators and staff participated in a robust discussion regarding Ms. Holmes’ recommended budget. Ms. Holmes and Ms. Jayne provided clarification and additional information when needed. Ms. Dawson appreciates all the work the staff have put into this budget but doesn’t understand how the County can keep going without a Budget Director. She believes its unsustainable. Ms. Black thanked Ms. Holmes and the staff who have assisted in putting together the 2024 Recommended County Budget. Report by the County Attorney Ms. Mosher, Deputy County Attorney, reported things are going well in the Department and thanked the Legislature for their continued support. Recess Ms. Black declared recess at 8:03 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:18 p.m. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Lane, to add the resolution titled ‘Authorizing a Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. d of 2023 - A Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for 2024’ (ID#11932) to the agenda. A roll call vote resulted as follows: Ayes - 13; Noes - 1 (Legislator Sigler). RESOLUTION ADDED TO THE AGENDA. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 7 Consent Agenda The consent agenda was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Advisory Board Appointment(s) (ID # 11903) Strategic Tourism and Planning Board Richard Floyd, Tompkins Cortland Community College Representative, term expires December 31, 2023 Workforce, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee Nicolas Arce Zevallos, Member, term expires December 31, 2024 Resolution No. 2023-195: Designation of Tourism Promotion Agency for State of New York (ID #11729) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability in its administrative function for tourism matters is qualified to recommend the appropriate agency for official Tourism Promotion Agency (TPA) designation, and WHEREAS, the State of New York has made available to its counties Tourism Matching Grants for the promotion of tourism, and WHEREAS, the New York State Tourist Promotion Act requires the legislature of each county to designate a Tourism Promotion Agency as the applicant for and the recipient of such funds, and WHEREAS, the Strategic Tourism Planning Board has reviewed the matter with appropriate agency representatives, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has historically been a major attractor of visitors to the Finger Lakes region of New York State and experiences significant economic benefit from tourism as a result, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature herby designates the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and its Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau (ITCCVB) as the official Tourism Promotion Agency for Tompkins County for the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, and RESOLVED, further, That the President & CEO or the Vice President, Tourism & CVB Director of the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce report to the appropriate Legislative Committee if change occurs in state tourism funding requirements. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 8 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-196: Budget Adjustment and Appropriation of Unspent Funds from 2022 for Human Services Coalition Over-target Request - Community Agencies - Human Services Coalition 2022 Distribution (ID #11835) WHEREAS, Section 4.02 of Tompkins County Fiscal Policy on “Budget Adjustments” authorizes the Director of Finance to appropriate unspent funds from the previous year, provided that such funds are needed due to extenuating circumstances, and WHEREAS, the County contracted with the Human Services Coalition (HSC) per over-target request No. 51 (Community Agencies - Human Services Coalition 2022 Distribution) included in the 2022 Adopted Tompkins County Budget through the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) to establish a pool of funding to be administered by the Human Services Coalition and its Citizen Review Committee to meet emerging needs for 2022 (for example, eviction moratorium orders, supplemental payments for housing and children, etc.). This pool was to provide a measure of flexibility given the uncertainty around the continued emergence from the pandemic, and WHEREAS, HSC submitted their request for distribution of funds past the closing of the 2022 financial books and per the executed contract the County shall appropriate the unspent funds from 2022 to 2023, and WHEREAS, the funds have been certified by the Director of Finance to have available unspent appropriations totaling $20,000 from the prior year 2022, and now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to make the following adjustments to the 2023 Budget: Budget Appropriation Revenue: 1230.44089 Other Federal Aid $ 20,000 Expense: 6305.54400 Program Expense $ 20,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-197: Scheduling a Public Hearing for the Draft 2024 Tompkins Countywide Shared Services Initiative (CWSSI) Plan (ID #11853) WHEREAS, the New York State Countywide Shared Services Initiative (CWSSI) generates property tax savings by enabling collaboration between local governments across the state and, WHEREAS, the New York State Department of State offers grant programs to incentivize and aid local government efficiencies through shared services and, WHEREAS, in order to qualify for financial incentives, Tompkins County is required to convene a Shared Services Panel comprised of municipal chief elected officials and develop a draft plan outlining Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 9 new initiatives that demonstrate significant property tax savings, and WHEREAS the Tompkins County Shared Services Panel has convened multiple times in recent months and identified the pilot Countywide Rapid Medical Response program for inclusion in the 2024 CWSSI Plan and, WHEREAS, the CWSSI requires that a public hearing be held ahead of the approval of the draft 2024 Plan and, WHEREAS, the public hearing would provide an opportunity for public comment and input on the impact of the Countywide Rapid Medical Response program, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the public hearing on the draft 2024 Countywide Shared Services Initiative (CWSSI) Plan, be held at the County Legislature meeting scheduled for October 3, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is authorized to place proper notice of this public hearing in the official newspaper of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-198: Resolution to Update the Administrative Policy Manual: Policy 05-14: Reserve Policy (ID #11898) WHEREAS, pursuant to Tompkins County Administrative Manual Policy 01-04, Legislative approval (a formal vote) is required for new policies or for changes to existing policy, and WHEREAS, Policy 05-14: Reserve Policy is a new policy which outlines definitions, policies and procedures to outline acceptable uses of County reserve funds, and WHEREAS, the policies above have been updated by the respective responsible departments and further reviewed by County staff and Legislators, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and the Budget, Capital and Personnel Committees, That the addition of Policy 05-14 is hereby adopted in the Administrative Policy Manual. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-199: Resolution to Update the Administrative Policy Manual: Policy 05-15: Cash Management and Investments (ID #11899) WHEREAS, pursuant to Tompkins County Administrative Manual Policy 01-04, Legislative approval (a formal vote) is required for new policies or for changes to existing policy, and WHEREAS, Policy 05-15: Cash Management and Investments is a new policy which outlines definitions, policies and procedures to align with Federal and State regulations in regard to the Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 10 safekeeping of public funds, and WHEREAS, the policies above have been updated by the respective responsible departments and further reviewed by County staff and Legislators, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations the Budget, Capital and Personnel Committees, That the addition of Policy 05-15 is hereby adopted in the Administrative Policy Manual. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-200: Resolution to Update the Administrative Policy Manual: Policy 05-02: Fiscal Policy (ID #11900) WHEREAS, pursuant to Tompkins County Administrative Manual Policy 01-04, Legislative approval (a formal vote) is required for new policies or for changes to existing policy, and WHEREAS, Policy 05-02: Fiscal Policy contains updates to the policy section to include updated County practices in regard to the Strategic Operations Planning process and guidance on non-routine requests for funding, and WHEREAS, this policy has been reviewed by the respective responsible departments and further reviewed by County staff and Legislators, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the changes to Policy 05-02 are hereby adopted in the Administrative Policy Manual. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-201: Scheduling a Public Hearing on the 2024 Tompkins County Budget and the 2024-2028 Tompkins County Capital Program (ID #11908) WHEREAS, the tentative 2024 Tompkins County Budget and the 2024-2028 Tompkins County Capital Program are scheduled to be adopted on November 21, 2023, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That a public hearing be held before the Tompkins County Legislature in Legislative Chambers, located at 121 East Court Street, Ithaca, New York, on Monday, October 30, 2023, at 7:00 o’clock in the evening thereof concerning the review of the tentative 2024 Tompkins County Budget and the 2024-2028 Tompkins County Capital Program. At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter will be heard concerning the same, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to place proper notice of such public hearing in the official newspaper of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 11 * * * * * * * * * Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The next meeting is October 25th. Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting on September 21st. He reported on the joint meeting of the Facilities and Infrastructure and Public Safety Committees that took place on September 12th. The Committees accepted a report from the Jail Working Group. The Group conducted many community outreach and focus groups. Mr. Brooks provided his feedback from the Jail Working Group, stating the community has said the County needs a better jail. Mr. John thanked everyone who participated, and believes it made a better, more comprehensive report. Mr. John said there are currently 60 individuals in the Jail, with 3 board outs. Resolution No. 2023-202: A Resolution to Accept the Report of the Jail Working Group regarding the Desired Functionality to be Considered in Renovating the Public Safety Building (ID #11910) Dr. Pillar noted that, while most of the recommendations were about brick and mortar facilities items, there were a few items that were recommended that weren't necessarily a part of the building itself, but more of a part of community agencies having better access to the jail. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the present Public Safety Building was constructed and opened in 1986, and has served as the County Jail and Office of the Sheriff since that time, and is nearing the end of its useful life, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature, the County Administrator, and the Tompkins County Sheriff, have periodically evaluated the need for renovation, expansion, or replacement of the Public Safety building located on Warren Road in the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, the Public Safety Committee conducted a review of the present functionality of the jail, together with an assessment of the future functionality the County desires to have available in its Public Safety Building, and delivered a Report to the Facilities & Infrastructure Committee regarding the proposed functional changes recommended to be made to the Jail and the Public Safety Building, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 12 WHEREAS, the Legislature determined to form a Jail Working Group of both County Legislators and community members in order to review the Public Safety Committee functionality report, receive further public input regarding the needs and functionality of potential jail renovations, and to prepare a report of its findings, and WHEREAS, the Facilities and Infrastructure and the Public Safety Committees have received the report from the Jail Working Group, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Facilities and Infrastructure and the Public Safety Committees accept the Report from the Jail Working Group and on behalf of the Tompkins County Legislature, wishes to thank the participants for their effort in providing a detailed examination of this important County issue, and the Committees shall use the recommendations of the Jail Working Group in further deliberations regarding the Jail renovation. SEQR ACTION: TYPE 11-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-203: A Resolution in Support of Obtaining Cost Estimates to Renovate the Public Safety Building (ID #11909) Ms. Black thanked the Legislators and individuals involved in this process who shared their experiences and expertise with the group. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the present Public Safety Building was constructed and opened in 1986, and has served as the County Jail and Office of the Sheriff since that time, and is nearing the end of its useful life, and WHEREAS, The Legislature, the Tompkins County Administrator, and the Tompkins County Sheriff, have periodically evaluated the need for renovation, expansion, or replacement of the Public Safety building located on Warren Road in the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, in prior reviews of potential renovation projects, the high estimated cost has led to decisions to delay addressing this construction, with the result that in each successive review, the estimated costs have increased, leading to a conclusion that further delay now will require an even higher construction cost in the future, and WHEREAS, in addition to the deteriorated condition of the present facility, the present design: Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 13 · does not correspond to the present programmatic needs (including classrooms, medical, and mental health facilities) that the County has determined it needs to provide in the Jail; · does not fulfill the rehabilitative goals that the County has established for inmates placed in its care; · as constructed with a linear design of cells located along hallways, requires multiple corrections officers to actively monitor the inmates; and · is not as efficient or safe as a more open pod design that has become a preferred standard since 1986 when the Public Safety Building was constructed. ,and WHEREAS, the Public Safety Committee has conducted a review of the present functionality of the jail, together with an assessment of the future functionality the County desires to have available in its Public Safety Building, and has delivered a report to the Facilities & Infrastructure Committee regarding the proposed functional changes recommended to be made to the Jail and the Public Safety Building, and WHEREAS, the Legislature determined to form a Jail Working Group of both County Legislators and community members in order to review the Public Safety Committee functionality report, receive further public input regarding the needs and functionality of potential jail renovations, and to prepare a report of its findings, and WHEREAS, the Facilities and Infrastructure and the Public Safety Committees have received and considered the report from the Jail Working Group and its recommendations, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee shall develop a timeline and cost estimates for obtaining schematic designs and more accurate cost estimates for the improvements as proposed in the Report received from the Jail Working Group and Public Safety Committee, together with estimated timelines for completion, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator shall be authorized to communicate with the New York State Commission of Correction regarding State requirements and approvals necessary for the renovation of the Jail if such a project were to proceed. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein read the following report into the record: “The Health and Human Services Committee met yesterday, September 18. “Dr. Marty Stallone, CEO of Cayuga Health System, spoke with us. We had asked him to speak with us about the mental health services that his organization is involved in. He gave a densely-packed presentation on the range of inpatient and outpatient mental health services available. They have 4 primary care locations with mental health services embedded, and more on the way. They do not have stand-alone outpatient mental health service providers. They make referrals to Tompkins County Whole Health, Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services, and Visiting Nurse Services. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 14 “As far as inpatient mental health services, there are 20 adult beds and 6 adolescent beds at the hospital. Patients stay there for days or months at a time. The beds are mostly full, most of the time. As far as the planned Crisis Stabilization Center, there was not a lot to report on yet. They have not yet been able to get the NY State approvals they need, and are continuing to explore options. I was hoping for more solid news on their progress, but we will just have to wait for that. As a reminder, the County granted $1.5 million dollars to this project from our Community Recovery Fund, so we will continue to pay close attention to how this project develops. “We also had a presentation from Sue Ellen Stewart, Executive Director of Visiting Nurse Service. This organization and Cayuga Health Systems are in the process of formally partnering. Visiting Nurse Service received a $250,000 grant to initiate a system intended to keep patients in their home when possible, as opposed to going to the hospital. The program will only be available at the beginning for patients of Visiting Nurse Service. That is about 250 patients on an average day. “We also had a presentation from Frank Kruppa, our Whole Health Commissioner, about the beginning phases of what is called an Academic Health Department. This will be a collaboration between Whole Health, Cayuga Health System, and our 3 colleges. You might think of an Academic Health Department as the equivalent of a teaching hospital. Students from the colleges will be able to get real-world experience in public health, and our employees may have opportunities to lecture at the colleges. “Advantages could include productive internships at Whole Health, enhanced research and data by college staff which would be useful locally, new-employee recruitment, and professional development opportunities for our employees. There is really no County cost for this project. Academic Health Department programs currently exist in Rochester and Albany. “This collaboration is just starting. What we would expect to see first would be continued internships. At some point in the future, we might expect to see Memorandums of Understanding between Whole Health and the colleges to formalize the program somewhat. “The next meeting of the committee will be October 16.” Resolution No. 2023-204: Authorization to Change Labor Grade -Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program Director and Increase Hours for WIC Program Nutritionist - Whole Health (ID #11882) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Vice Chair SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program has been renewed for an additional five-year contract, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 15 WHEREAS, the WIC Program Director job description has been reviewed and re-rated following an evaluation of competencies and job duties with NYSDOH and Human Resources, and WHEREAS, a WIC Program Nutritionist position, is recommended to increase to 37.5 hours per week to meet program needs, and WHEREAS, WIC grant funds are available to cover these changes and are approved in the WIC grant budget effective October 1, 2023, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services and the Budget, Capital & Personnel Committees, That the WIC Program Director position be increased from a labor grade 14 to a labor grade 16, position ID 474, competitive class, effective October 1, 2023, and RESOLVED, further, That one position of WIC Program Nutritionist, labor grade 12, position ID 481, (12/572), competitive class be increased from 35 hours to 37.5 hours per week, effective October 1, 2023, and RESOLVED, further, That no additional funds are required to accommodate this change. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-205: Acceptance of Recommendations of the Opioid Task Force, Authorization to Execute Contracts (ID #11881) Mr. Brown provided information from the task force and input from those involved. Mr. Sigler is concerned that none of the settlement funds are going toward actual drug treatment and was hopeful that at least some of the money would be put toward that effort. Ms. Black said the task force met every other week to obtain feedback from community members. A survey was sent out, followed by a Request for Proposals (RFP) to agencies to help with the opioid epidemic. She wished they had more applications. The detox center did not ask for money for staffing, but these are restricted funds. She understands that the detox center is there and recognizes the frustration to have that facility non-operational, but she feels powerless not able to do anything about it. The task force worked with the information they had gathered from constituents. She noted that treatment works for some people, but not others and the need to meet people where they are. Sometimes the name of the game is keeping people alive for another day, not necessarily treatment. Mr. Klein thanked Legislators involved as well as the members of the public that were a part of the process and came up with the various recommendations for use of the funds. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 16 RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 0] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Vice Chair SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler ABSTAIN: Travis Brooks WHEREAS, the Legislature requested the Opioid Task Force make recommendations on the allocation of the Opioid Settlement Funds, and WHEREAS, the county has $722,374.02 available from the Opioid Settlements to date, and WHEREAS, the Task Force completed a vigorous process that included hearing from community partners serving those with substance use disorders, those with lived experience and reviewing the results of a community survey, and WHEREAS, the Task Force recommends funding the following projects: REACH Project $129,000 Community Wrap Around Services for Overdose Prevention and Wellness Cayuga Addiction and Recover Services $104,233 CARS Expansion of OUD Services and Workforce Capacity Tompkins County Public Library $ 37,500 Shelf-Help at TCPL: Helping to Keep Our Community Safe OAR $163,587 Peer Crossing TST BOCES School Health Initiative $107,000 Project TEACH Fellowship Alcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County $ 58,679 Transportation to care and supports Finger Lakes ReUse $115,375 ReUse skills training for Tompkins County residents in recovery Ithaca United Soccer Club $ 7,000 Drug overdose education and prevention for athletes RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services and Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the above listed projects be funded from the Opioid Settlement Funds, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 17 RESOLVED, further, That County Administration is authorized to enter into agreements with said organizations to complete the work agreed upon. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Housing and Economic Development Committee Mr. Mezey, Chair, said the Committee met on September 6th. The Committee received a presentation from Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) and discussed an expanding broadband access plan that was submitted to the committee. The next Committee meeting is October 4th. Resolution No. 2023-206: Award of Strategic Tourism Implementation Grant to Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) for a Retail Attraction Incentive Program (ID #11887) Mr. Mezey provided background information on this initiative. Mr. Klein read the following statement into the record: “I am opposed to giving $600,000 of public tax money to private businesses, as this resolution calls for. “I would propose instead that this money be the down payment on using some of the hotel tax revenue to help fund the airport. As we heard tonight, the County will spend $682,000 of taxpayer money in 2024 to fund the airport. This $60,000 would be a start towards offsetting that $682,000. “Using this money to help the airport serves two functions: it promotes tourism, and it directly provides tax relief to homeowners in Tompkins County. The second reason is particularly meaningful in the context of tonight’s budget message, with the probability that we are going to have to raise property taxes significantly while at the same time implementing a soft hiring freeze for our own employees. “When faced with the choice between giving public money to private businesses, as opposed to lowering property taxes and providing money for our employees, that choice is easy for me.” In response to Ms. Dawson, Mr. Mezey confirmed that this is an effort to attract businesses into the County not to relocate current businesses into the downtown Commons area. Ms. Borgella confirmed that the City of Ithaca has dedicated $50,000 to this effort as well. Mr. John said the Commons need this attention. The County wants this area to be as vibrant as possible, especially with the conference center opening next year. Ms. Koreman said this money is from hotel room tax and doesn’t believe debt can be paid off to the airport as a result. She believes this is a good use of these funds. In response to Ms. Black, Mr. Mezey said this incentive was offered to new, retail businesses for the attraction of new retail on the Commons. He added that one of the major goals is to increase visitor spending by five percent. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 18 The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 3] MOVER: Greg Mezey, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Anne Koreman, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Michael Sigler NAYS: Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Lee Shurtleff WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature endorsed the Strategic Tourism Plan: 2021-2027 on March 3, 2020, and WHEREAS, this plan identifies a goal of “strengthening the performance of retail in downtown Ithaca” on page 33, and WHEREAS, the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) is a nonprofit organization that works to enhance the social and economic development of Downtown Ithaca, and WHEREAS, the DIA has proposed a retail attraction incentive program that aims to attract new and diverse retail businesses to downtown, and WHEREAS, the program would provide grants to eligible retail businesses that sign a lease of at least three years in downtown Ithaca, and WHEREAS, funds are available for Strategic Tourism Implementation grants which are funded by the county’s Hotel Room Occupancy Tax, and WHEREAS, the program would be administered by the DIA and would be subject to reporting and evaluation, and WHEREAS, the Strategic Tourism Planning Board has voted to recommend this project for a Strategic Tourism Implementation grant, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature authorizes a grant award of $60,000 to the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) for a retail attraction incentive program, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or her designee is authorized to execute any agreements pertaining to the aforementioned project. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 19 Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, commended Mr. Brooks on his leadership with the Jail Working Group. The Facilities and Infrastructure Committee will meet on September 21st and will be discussing the sale of the “red house” and space in Legislature Chambers to accommodate the additional Deputy Clerk. Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee met on September 7th and discussed policies, the revision of the Rules of the Legislature, which will be brought to the Committee next month. The Committee also received an update from BerryDunn regarding the County’s Strategic Operations process. Legislators will have an opportunity to speak with BerryDunn on November 2nd in Chambers regarding the Strategic Operations Plan. Resolution No. 2023-207: Budget Adjustment and Appropriation of Unspent Funds from 2022 for Language Access Implementation to Reduce Barriers (ID #11834) In response to Mr. Brown, Ms. Holmes confirmed that these funds were not expended in 2022 but will be used for the same purpose in 2023. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Michael Lane, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2021-253 entitled Adoption of 2022 Tompkins County Budget and 2022-2026 Tompkins County Capital Program, adopted the 2022 Tompkins County Budget that included an over target request for one-time funding for Language Access Implementation To Reduce Barriers was approved, in the amount of $278,826 from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and WHEREAS, the project to implement the newly edited Language Access Policy and implement translations to reduce barriers to accessing Tompkins County public information was successfully started in 2022, and WHEREAS, the project was unable to be completed in 2022 and the County shall appropriate the unspent funds from 2022 to 2023, and WHEREAS, the funds have been certified by the Director of Finance to have available unspent appropriations totaling $152,634.96 from the prior year 2022, and now therefore be it. RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to make the following adjustments to the 2023 Budget: Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 20 Budget Appropriation Revenue: 1230.44089 Other Federal Aid $ 152,634.96 Expense: A1230.54422 Program Expense $ 152,634.96 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-208: Resolution to Update the Administrative Policy Manual: Policy 02-47: Lactation Accommodations (ID #11897) Mr. Sigler asked if the County is constructing rooms to accommodate nursing mothers. Ms. Pulliam said no, they are working with Departments to designate an area for this purpose. Bathrooms are not acceptable per the policy unless a woman chooses that space. Mr. Sigler asked about pumping sessions being a paid break time as it can often take different women different amount of times to finish a session and compared this to the breaks of a smoker. Ms. Pulliam said the Departments are able to work with their employees to accommodate their needs. Mr. Lane said the County may have to look at accommodations in various Departments. The State Law says the employee cannot be required to use a bathroom. Breastfeeding is an absolute right in New York State. He thanked Ms. Nugent for her work on this policy, this is setting forth precedents in the County. He also mentioned there has to be refrigeration access for the employee. Ms. Black said she has nursed three babies and loves this policy. She is glad the County is doing this for employees and said this is something that should’ve been done a long time ago. She hopes this helps a lot of nursing moms in the County. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Michael Lane, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, pursuant to Tompkins County Administrative Manual Policy 01-04, Legislative approval (a formal vote) is required for new policies or for changes to existing policy, and WHEREAS, Policy 02-47: Lactation Accommodations is a new policy which outlines definitions, policies and procedures as required by Federal and State law to provide employees with a space to privately breastfeed or express breastmilk, and WHEREAS, the policies above have been updated by the respective responsible departments and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 21 further reviewed by County staff and Legislators, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and Budget Capital, and Personnel Committees, that the addition of Policy 02-47 is hereby adopted in the Administrative Policy Manual. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-209: Resolution Indicating Tompkins County's Ongoing Intent to Require a PILOT for Solar/Wind Systems (ID #11888) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, New York State Real Property Tax Law Section 487 allows for an exemption for the increase in assessed value due to the installation of a qualifying solar/wind/etc. energy system for up to 15 years, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has elected to stay in this exemption providing a 15-year exemption for qualifying systems, and WHEREAS, Part 9a allows any municipal corporation to require a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) during the 15-year period where the energy improvements are exempt, and WHEREAS, the PILOT amount can be up to the amount of taxes that would be paid if the property was subject to full taxation absent the 15-year exemption, and WHEREAS, the County now has to respond to every notice of intent to build sent by a company, of the county’s intent to require a PILOT, and WHEREAS, Part 9b allows the County to put the public on notice that any energy system which could be exempt under this exemption would instead be required to pay a PILOT, and WHEREAS, by enacting Part 9b, the County will no longer have to send a letter within 60-days in response to a company’s notice of intent to build, now therefore let it be it RESOLVED, That Tompkins County will require a PILOT payment for any solar/wind/etc. energy system greater than 500kW (kilowatt) in size that would be equal to the amount of taxes that would be paid if the property was subject to full taxation absent the 15-year exemption. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 22 * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Koreman, Chair, said the Committee met on September 18th. They received an update from the Department of Planning and Sustainability regarding renewable energy certificates. The Committee also received a presentation from Cayuga Lake Environmental Action Now (CLEAN) regarding the Cayuga salt mine owned by Cargill. The next Committee meeting is October 16th. Ms. Currie said the same presentation regarding Cargill was given to the Water Resources Council yesterday. CLEAN is going to be putting together a small task force to study the information more and then possibly put together a resolution. Mr. Brown said the presentation from CLEAN was too much information though the presenters did mention that there was quite a bit of run off from Cargill’s salt pads into the lake. Ms. Koreman confirmed that the run off into the lake was no longer a concern and had happened in the past. Mr. Klein confirmed that the Legislature voted on an environmental impact statement to be collected from Cargill back in 2015 or 2016. Mr. Brown stated that Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) recently went through an accreditation process and received the accreditation. It was a lot of work, and he believes CCE should be acknowledged for that. This now allows them to calculate a true overhead rate. Resolution No. 2023-210: Resolution to Restructure the Solid Waste Annual Fee for Universities, Colleges, and Similar Institutions (ID #11779) Ms. Jayne detailed the process in getting to this point. Ms. Koreman said this resolution doesn’t set the fee but will set a basis on how the fee will be calculated. Ms. Black thanked the Legislators who served on the task force for this initiative. Mr. Lane asked if school districts bring their recycling to the facility. Mr. Riley said the school districts contract with TST BOCES, who is a licensed hauler, and the items do end up at the County facility. Mr. Lane asked if Cornell University could decide they don’t want to use our facility anymore and if that would result in a loss to the facility. Mr. Riley said it is very unlikely that Cornell University would do that as it would be expensive for them to do so. Mr. Mezey said that, even if they did that, they would still pay the same fee to the County. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 23 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Anne Koreman, Member SECONDER: Randy Brown, Greg Mezey AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Annual Fee (the “Annual Fee”) was developed to provide an equitable fee for services received related to recycling and waste diversion operations, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County seeks to restructure its Annual Fee to make it more equitable for all property owners in the County, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County established a working group of representatives consisting of staff from Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management, the County Attorney, the County Administrator, the Deputy County Administrator, members of the Department of Assessment, and several County Legislators, which developed recommendations to address equity concerns with the Annual Fee, and WHEREAS, County Law, § 226-b authorizes a county to schedule rates or fees to be charged for any solid waste management facilities or services provided and to appropriate and expend such sums as it deems proper to provide for solid waste management in the County, and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the current fee rate structure for universities, colleges, and similar institutions is proportionately lower than that of other users, and WHEREAS, developing a unit fee for universities, colleges, and similar institutions will enable an equitable structure for charging the Annual Fee, and WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Annual Fee is established by resolution annually during budget review, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the charge for universities, colleges, and similar institutions reflect a Solid Waste Annual Fee based on billing unit, according to student enrollment. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, had no report. The next meeting is scheduled for November 6th. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 24 Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Lane, and unanimously adopted by roll call vote, to appoint Holly Mosher as Acting County Attorney, effective August 8, 2023. Ms. Dawson, Chair, reported the next Committee meeting will review resolutions that were brought to her attention at the Budget and Finance Committee meeting held at the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) conference. The next meeting was rescheduled for October 18th, due to the Indigenous People's observed holiday. Resolution No. 2023-211: Adjustment to the 2023 Budget – City/County Sales Tax Distribution Agreement (ID #11709) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Rich John, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Resolution No. 87, adopted March 16, 1993, gave authorization for the County to enter into an agreement with the City of Ithaca for the distribution of sales tax proceeds, and WHEREAS, under a March 26, 1998, agreement, the County directs sales tax revenue to fund certain programs within the City in amounts that increase or decrease yearly based on actual sales tax collections in the City of Ithaca during the prior budget year, and WHEREAS, actual collections within the City of Ithaca increased by 12.83% in 2022 over 2021, a better result than was anticipated, and WHEREAS, budget adjustments are therefore necessary to recognize the increase in sales tax compared to what was projected for and adopted in the 2023 Budget, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Director of Finance be and hereby is authorized and directed to make the following 2023 budget adjustments: Amount Due is 2023 2023 Budget (Based on 2022 Actuals) Change ($) Revenue: County/City Program A6901.41111 $910,961 $1,084,641 $173,680 Appropriation: County/City Program A6901.54666 $910,961 $1,084,641 $173,680 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 25 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-212: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - County Attorney Search (ID #11925) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the essential position of County Attorney is currently vacant; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the County to conduct a national search to ensure a viable pool of qualified and interested applicants, and WHEREAS, due to the number of searches undertaken by the Department of Human Resources in 2023 , there is insufficient funding in the recruitment line to undertake an effective search, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Director of Finance be authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriation: FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $ 5,000.00 TO: A1430.54434 Recruitment $ 5,000.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-213: Authorizing a Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law No. d of 2023 - A Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for 2024 (ID #11932) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 1] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler NAYS: Michael Lane WHEREAS, according to New York State’s Property Tax Cap legislation, if a county Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 26 government decides to adopt a county budget with a property tax levy that exceeds the level set by the State, the county government must pass a local law to override that cap, and WHEREAS, information from New York State that enables calculation of the County’s 2024 property tax cap is not available at this time, and WHEREAS, in the event the County’s annual tax levy exceeds the allowable tax-levy limit voluntarily or due to clerical or technical errors, New York State has the authority to penalize our County unless we have already formally given ourselves permission to exceed the tax cap, and WHEREAS, adopting said local law is not predictive of the final tax levy but will provide the Tompkins County Legislature flexibility to exceed the Property Tax Cap if it is deemed necessary, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That a public hearing be held before the Tompkins County Legislature in the Legislative Chambers of the Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Building, 121 East Court Street, Ithaca, New York, on October 3, at 5:30 p.m. thereof concerning proposed Local Law No. d of 2023 - A Local Law Overriding the Tax Levy Limit for Fiscal Year 2024. At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter will be heard concerning the same, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to place proper notice of such public hearing in the official newspaper of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes of Previous Meeting - September 5, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [13 TO 0] MOVER: Greg Mezey, Member SECONDER: Lee Shurtleff, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler AWAY: Randy Brown Executive Session It was MOVED by Mr. Mezey, seconded by Mr. Brooks, and unanimously adopted by roll call vote, to enter into an executive session for the discussion of the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property of the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. No action is expected to be taken following the executive session. An executive session was held at 9:51 p.m. It was MOVED by Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Brooks, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands, to come out of executive session at 10:26 p.m. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, September 19, 2023 27 Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:26 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Accepted 10-17-2023 Tuesday, October 3, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Public Hearings Public Hearing for the Draft 2024 Tompkins Countywide Shared Services Initiative (CWSSI) Plan Ms. Black, Chair, opened the public hearing regarding the Draft 2024 Tompkins Countywide Shared Services Initiative (CWSSI) Plan at 5:30 p.m. Robert Lynch, Town of Enfield resident, discussed a Newfield Town Board hearing that was recently held. The hearing lasted for 40 minutes and the initiative did not bode well with the Town of Newfield residents. Mr. Lynch believes this initiative needs further development as the towns are struggling and the cost sharing portion wasn’t fully disclosed. Dan Lamb, Town of Dryden, thanked the Legislature for taking on this issue. He supports the advocation of the “fly car” system but was surprised to hear of the cost sharing of this initiative. Ms. Black asked if anyone else wished to speak during the public hearing. Hearing no one else, the public hearing was closed at 5:39 p.m. * * * * * * * * * Public Hearing for the Proposed Local Law No. d of 2023 – A Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for 2024 Ms. Black, Chair, called the public hearing regarding Proposed Local Law No. d of 2023 - A Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for 2024 at 5:39 p.m. At this time, Ms. Black asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak regarding this matter. Hearing no one, Ms. Black closed the public hearing at 5:40 p.m. Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Excused Randy Brown Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Susan Currie Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 3, 2023 2 Daniel Klein Vice Chair Present Anne Koreman Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Present Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Ms. Black read the Tompkins County United in Kindness Month proclamation, declaring the month of October 2023 United in Kindness Month in Tompkins County. Brandy Remington, TST BOCES, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Legislature for the recognition. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black announced there would be an executive session later in accordance with Article 7, Section 105 of the Public Officers Law for the discussion of the collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law, the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation and the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property of the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. Privilege of the Floor by the Public James Smith discussed a gas line puncture that occurred October 2nd and commended the responding agencies for responding quickly and mitigating property damages. He spoke about the legalization of camping on City of Ithaca property and his concerns about this. Mr. Smith addressed Dr. Pillar regarding their involvement in a recent roadblock that they had participated in and the effects that this behavior could have had on emergency medical response times. Zach Winn, City of Ithaca resident, discussed the conditions of the encampments in the City of Ithaca and photos he shared with the Legislators earlier in the day. He provided potential solutions for the encampments and asked for input from this body and local law enforcement to weigh in on the issue. Ellen Woods, EMS Director, Enfield Fire Company, read a statement regarding the Emergency Response System and voiced her support of the “fly car” system. Mark Witmer, Town Supervisor, Town of Caroline, spoke about the shared services initiative and how excited he is about the plan. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 3, 2023 3 Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials Dan Lamb, Town of Dryden, said Assemblywoman Kelles made an announcement regarding the Dryden broadband initiative. There is now State authorization to use bond funds for broadband expansion. Mr. Klein said the County would like to know more about the broadband plan regarding the build out in Dryden and when the unserved are going to be able to access broadband services. Mr. Lamb said the Town has a 5-year plan in place. They have funding to begin the work and will be applying for more funding through USDA Connect. Mr. Mezey invited Dryden Fiber to the Housing and Economic Development Committee meeting to provide an update at the meeting on November 1st. He will send a follow-up e-mail to Mr. Lamb to confirm this. Mr. Mezey believes it would be beneficial for people to learn from this model. Mark Witmer, Town of Caroline, reported the Town is working on a zoning plan and has had a Zoning Commission Board working on this for 2 years with a great deal of public engagement. The Town Board is now reviewing the plan. George McGonigal, Common Council Member, said the City is about to begin budget deliberations for the 2024 budget. Common Council will be voting on the job description for the City Manager on October 4th and the search is ongoing. In addition, the City is seeking a new Chief of Police, City Comptroller, Youth Bureau Director, and Human Resources Director. The Cornell University memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the City is currently under review. The current memorandum is expired and new one is needed. The proposal as it stands is for Cornell to pay $4 million per year, the agreement is less encumbered than the previous agreement, and would raise annually for inflation. This MOU will be voted on at the October 11th meeting. A pilot policy to manage homeless encampments was passed 8-0. Mr. Sigler has heard that things are worse in the jungle now than they’ve ever been and asked Mr. McGonigal if that is true. Mr. McGonigal said conditions are bad, but he cannot say definitively that it’s the worse, but there have been serious incidents that have happened there recently. Mr. John read that the City is considering adding a Data Analyst in the Police Department and wondered if this is redundant as the individual would sit in the Community Justice Center with the current data analyst there. Mr. McGonigal knows the Chief of Police wants this position and he trusts his judgement. In response to Mr. Brown, Mr. McGonigal said Cornell University has been contributing just under $1 million in the early years of the twenty-year MOU and in 2023, the University contributed $1.6 million. In the new agreement, Cornell would pay $4 million to start and 80% of that money would be at the City’s discretion on how to spend it. The remaining portion would be agreed upon between the City and Cornell on a project that is mutually beneficial to both parties. Cornell would not have veto power on how the money would be spent within the new agreement. Dr. Pillar commented on having heard people asking for a stop gap measure from Cornell and asked if this was a possibility. Mr. McGonigal is not on the bargaining unit, but understands they have agreed with Cornell for the new MoU, and Cornell isn’t interested in opening it for a year. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 3, 2023 4 Mr. Lane is proud to be a New Yorker and provided examples of why. He commented and commended Governor Hochul for putting together the team she did in order to find a missing child over the weekend. Ms. Champion announced that the Tompkins County Public Library is now open after being closed for a few weeks for a new HVAC system installation. The Facilities Department did a great job at maintaining the timeline and she commended them for their work. She also announced that the Friends of the Library book sale starts Saturday, October 7th and continues for three weekends. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black had no report and she had no Chair's appointments to be made. Special Topical Presentation and/or Discussion Expanding Broadband Access Plan (ID#11905) Ms. Black announced the presentation regarding the Expanding Broadband Access Plan would not be presented. EMS Rapid Medical Response (ID #11940) Michael Stitley, Jessica Verfuss, and Joe Milliman presented the County’s EMS Rapid Medical Response pilot program. They provided a background of the EMS services in Tompkins County. Estimated costs were shared as well as the cost sharing models that are already in use. Mr. Milliman provided an overview of how the EMS Rapid Medical Response program would operate. Mr. Stitley provided background information on how this program came to fruition, stating this idea first came about in 2016. Ms. Black commended the team and steering committee responsible for putting this information together. In response to Mr. Sigler, Mr. Stitley said he envisions this team responding to all calls, regardless of how it is coded in the Dispatch Center, with the exception of the calls within the City of Ithaca, as the response times within the City are very reasonable. Mr. Klein asked if it was indeed a two-year pilot. Mr. Milliman confirmed this and said it is the start up year and the pilot year. Mr. Klein stated anyone that has been involved in local government knows about this problem, and a lot of people have spent a lot of time working to crack this code. One-half of a million dollars is not a huge price tag for this type of initiative. Mr. Klein really hopes that the County can take a little bit of a leap of faith with this program. There are a lot of details to be worked out but, he would like to see this come to fruition. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 3, 2023 5 Mr. Lane thanked Mr. Stitley and Mr. Milliman for the presentation and asked where the three cars utilized for this program would be located. Mr. Stitley said the Department is looking at three strategically placed locations throughout the County. The Department has had several conversations with community partners on whether or not they would host a car at their location, and he is optimistic about this initiative. One car would be stationed at the Department of Emergency Response and the others at perhaps a fire station. Mr. John thanked everyone involved for this presentation. He said this seems to be something the County is close to coming to a solution on. Ambulance service in the City is pretty good, but the County needs to make sure the ambulance services as a whole serves everyone in the County. Mr. Stitley thanked the community partners who joined the meeting and presented this evening. He appreciates everyone’s involvement and thanked them for the good questions. RESULT: COMPLETED * * * * * * * * * Recess Ms. Black declared recess at 7:15 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:25 p.m. Report by the County Administrator It was MOVED by Mr. Mezey, and seconded by Ms. Dawson, to appoint Christopher Sponn as the Director of the Office of Workforce Development. Ms. Holmes provided information on Mr. Sponn’s history with the County and said the Workforce Development Board unanimously approved this appointment at their meeting on September 26th. This motion was unanimously adopted by a show of hands of Legislators present. Christopher Sponn thanked the Legislature for this appointment, and said he is excited for what lies ahead with the County. Ms. Holmes provided an update on the 408 N. Tioga property (the “red house"). The request for proposals (RFP) was released on September 22nd and the County will accept proposals through October 22nd for realtors to assist with the sale of the “red house” moving forward. She will keep the Legislature and the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee informed as this process progresses. Report by the County Attorney Ms. Mosher, Acting County Attorney, had no report. Report by the Director of Finance Ms. Scarrott, Director of Finance, had no report. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 3, 2023 6 Moody's and Fiscal Advisors (ID #11941) Ms. Scarrott introduced Andrew Watkins and Susanne Siebel from Moody's Fiscal Advisors. Mr. Watkins provided background information on the organization and stated the County has the second highest credit rating that can possibly be achieved. Ms. Siebel presented information to Legislators and others in attendance regarding how the County's credit rating is configured. She detailed which factors the County has control over and can determine, as well as the factors which the County has no control over. RESULT: COMPLETED * * * * * * * * * Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda Resolution No. (ID # 11939): Recommendation for Appointment to Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit Board of Directors (ID #11939) Mr. Lane stated he was asked to withdraw the resolution entitled "Recommendation for Appointment to Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit Board of Directors (ID#11939)" from the agenda. Ms. Black agreed to withdraw the resolution. RESULT: WITHDRAWN * * * * * * * * * Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Greg Mezey, Member SECONDER: Anne Koreman, Member AYES: Black, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler EXCUSED: Brooks Advisory Board Appointment(s) (ID # 11901) Criminal Justice Alternatives to Incarceration Board Jeremy Cranmer, Mediation Services Representative, term expires December 31, 2025 Resolution No. 2023-214: Budget Adjustment - Supplemental ELC COVID-19 Funding - Whole Health (4016) (ID #11915) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 3, 2023 7 $15,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) awarded a $1,000,000 grant to assist with promotion of mask wearing, vaccinations and boosters, and testing for the period December 10, 2021 through March 31, 2023 and WHEREAS, said grant was extended through December 31, 2023, and WHEREAS, funds were not budgeted in the 2023 County budget, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services and Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Finance Director is authorized to make the following budget adjustment on the books for the Supplemental ELC COVID-19 Grant: REVENUE: 4016.44959 Federal Aid $ 55,600 APPROPRIATION: 4016.52220 Departmental Equipment $ 1,100 .54319 Program Supplies $ 45,000 .54442 Professional Services $ 9,500 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee met on September 21st and had a robust discussion regarding EMS services in the County. The Sheriff’s Department has achieved accreditation in the jail, meaning a national organization has reviewed all policies, procedures, practices, personnel, training, and equipment and deemed operations within the jail worthy of accreditation. Mr. John reported the Jail population is at 62 with 2 board outs. It was MOVED by Mr. Lane, seconded by Mr. John, to send a letter of appreciation to the Corrections Division and the Sheriff on a job well done. A vote by show of hands resulted as follows: Ayes - 12; Noes - 1 (Legislator Pillar); Excused - 1 (Legislator Brooks). Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the next Committee meeting is October 16th. The Committee will receive two presentations. One from the County Office for the Ageing, where two staff people in that Office have recently become certified regarding ageing in place. This is now offered as a service for County residents. The other presentation is regarding the New York State Medical Aid in Dying Act, which is a proposed law at the State Legislature, and is sponsored by both of the County’s State representatives. A law like this exists in 10 other states in one form or another, and the Committee will receive information on what the law would look like in New York. Mr. Brown provided information he was given from a constituent regarding a group home that has been “closed” in the area. Harmony Ayers-Friedlander, Deputy Commissioner of Mental Health, looked into this and told Mr. Brown that about 50 beds have closed in group homes in the last few years. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 3, 2023 8 These beds are actually suspended, not closed, and these organizations are not required to notify the Health Department when the beds are “suspended.” The suspension of such services seems to be a staffing issue. Housing and Economic Development Committee Mr. Mezey, Chair, said the next Committee meeting is October 4th. Ms. Koreman will be filling in as Chair as he will be traveling. Tammy Baker, Homeless Coordinator, will provide the Committee with recommendations following a presentation regarding homelessness within the County. The memo for these recommendations can be found within the agenda packet for review ahead of the meeting. Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee met on September 21st and had a discussion regarding the sale of the “red house.” The Center of Government process was handed to the new Downtown Facilities Committee, which is chaired by Legislator Brown. The Committee also discussed the need for additional office space for legislature staff. The Public Safety building project will be discussed again next month, and Mr. Lane announced that the Baker Dental building has been deconstructed. Ms. Koreman explained Mr. LeMaro reported that the contractors really did a great job with the deconstruction, but the process took a little longer than originally anticipated, though they really took their time separating the various materials. Mr. Brown is the only Committee member who voted against the additional Legislature office space and stated his reasoning is because he didn’t want to take away public seating. Mrs. McCloy reported that she and Mr. LeMaro will come back to the Committee at the next meeting with a different suggested area for an office. Resolution No. 2023-215: Recommendation for Appointment to Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit Board of Directors (ID #11938) Ms. Black thanked Ms. Holmes for serving on the Board of Directors on behalf of the County. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Deborah Dawson, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler EXCUSED: Travis Brooks WHEREAS, a vacancy has occurred with the resignation of Lisa Holmes as a Director on the Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit Board of Directors with a term that expires December 31, 2024, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature recommends Shawna Black be elected as a Director on the Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit Board of Directors to fill the vacancy with a term to expire December 31, Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 3, 2023 9 2024. SEQR ACTON: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee is meeting October 5th. The meeting time has been adjusted to one hour earlier, so the meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. instead of the usual 10:00 a.m. The Committee will be discussing the Tompkins County Public Library Board bylaws, the designation of the official newspaper, and additional sections of Roberts Rules of Order. Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Koreman, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The next meeting is October 16th. The agenda is not set yet but the Committee will be discussing the “Skip the Stuff” initiative regarding the utensils and condiments that are given when individuals order food to go or for delivery. Facilities and Infrastructure Committee (continued) Mr. Lane read the following announcement into the record: “Ithaca Tompkins International Airport has been awarded the Small Community Air Service Development (SCASDP) Grant by the Department of Transportation in FY2022. This significant grant, totaling $750,000, is a testament to our ongoing commitment to improving air service connectivity in our region. “The grant will be utilized to incentivize an airline to add a direct flight to Washington D.C., providing our community with enhanced travel options and accessibility. This development aligns perfectly with our mission to serve our region with reliable, convenient, and efficient air travel.” Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said everything is going smoothly, and contracts are continuing to be signed. Of all those awarded, two contracts still have not been signed. These contracts total just over $14,000. Other than that, things are moving along well. The next meeting is scheduled for November 6th, though Mr. Klein indicated that this meeting may not be necessary, but he would keep Committee members and other Legislators informed. In response to Mr. Lane, Mr. Klein said he doesn’t believe the fees for the MRB Group consultants will need to be increased for additional funding. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Ms. Dawson, Chair, said the next meeting has been rescheduled for October 18th due to Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 3, 2023 10 Resolution No. 2023-216: Adoption of Local Law No. 4 of 2023 – A Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for 2024 (ID #11933) RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 3] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar NAYS: Randy Brown, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler EXCUSED: Travis Brooks WHEREAS, according to New York State’s Property Tax Cap legislation, if a county government decides to adopt a county budget with a property tax levy that exceeds the level set by the State, the county government must pass a local law to override that cap, and WHEREAS, adopting said local law is not predictive of the final tax levy but will provide the Tompkins County Legislature flexibility to exceed the Property Tax Cap if it is deemed necessary, and to ensure that any State recalculation of the applicable limit will not make the County inadvertently out of compliance, and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Tompkins County Legislature on October 3, 2023, to hear all persons interested in proposed Local Law No. 4 of 2023, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That Local Law No. X of 2023 - A Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for 2024 is hereby adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law Section 3-c, which expressly authorizes the County Legislature to override the tax levy limit by the adoption of a local law approved by vote of sixty percent (60%) of the County Legislature, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature shall publish in the official newspaper of the County a notice of adoption containing a synopsis of said local law and shall within twenty days file one certified copy in the Office of the County Clerk, and one copy with the Secretary of State. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for October 25th and Charlene Holmes, Chief Equity and Diversity Officer, will be in attendance. Mr. Lane asked if the Committee has received nominations for the Strength in Diversity Award. Dr. Pillar confirmed that there have been submissions and encouraged more applications to be brought forward. Individual Member-Filed Resolutions There were no individual member-filed resolutions. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 3, 2023 11 Minutes of Previous Meeting - September 19, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Black, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler EXCUSED: Travis Brooks Executive Session It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Mezey, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands of members present, to enter into an executive session in accordance with Article 7, Section 105 of the Public Officers Law for the discussion of the collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law, the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation and the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property of the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. No action is expected to be taken following the executive session. An executive session was held at 8:36 p.m. It was MOVED by Ms. Champion, seconded by Ms. Koreman, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands of members present, to come out of executive session at 9:47 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:47 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Accepted 11-08-2023 Tuesday, October 17, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Remote 5:54 PM Randy Brown Member Present Amanda Champion Member Remote Susan Currie Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present Daniel Klein Vice Chair Present Anne Koreman Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Present Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Chair's Report Ms. Black read the following statement into the record: “It’s hard to express in a short Chair’s report how difficult it is to find the right words to say about the war in Gaza. I’m heartbroken and frustrated. “As a mother of three kids, it’s heartbreaking to watch the news. To see the death of helpless children and people just trying to survive is tragic beyond words. “It’s frustrating to see a tragedy halfway around the world, because it’s not something that we can solve from this room. We’re a group that takes action and we tend to take strong stances. As lawmakers, we are elected to make good decisions, and most of us pride ourselves on our problem-solving skills. “I can’t imagine a “best case scenario” for this war. It’s frustrating to feel stunned. I know many of you in this room share that feeling. “Even while we’re heartbroken and stunned we can listen, make space for conversation, and feel empathy for our neighbors. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 2 “I’d like to thank our Chief Diversity and Equity Officer, Charlene Holmes, for helping to make a productive space for listening and conversation among County employees. Last week she sent an email to all county employees with the subject: Safe Space for Discussion and Support / Israel-Hamas war. And my instant reaction was fear and concern about what it would be like, in a time when people are so frustrated. “Yesterday, I attended that Zoom event and, while I won’t go into detail, I was comforted to know many people have the same sense of helplessness and sadness as myself. It eases the frustration knowing that many of our colleagues have great hearts and feel pain for people around the world. I want to thank you Charlene for bringing us all together in a safe space. “I made a statement the day after the Hamas terrorists cowardly attacked the people of Israel on their holy day. I continue to condemn terrorist attacks and express my sympathy for the people of Israel and our Jewish community that have endured centuries of devastation and destruction at the hands of others. “The more I research the history and hear stories and educate myself, I realize that there are many others, including Palestinians, who continue to be victim to these extremists and aggressive acts of war. This isn’t a black and white topic with one single right or wrong answer. “I also want to extend my sympathies to the people in Palestine that are trapped in their homes, unable to move or seek refuge under their tyrant leaders. Peace in the Middle East is not an unattainable goal. Diplomats and leaders everywhere should not lose sight of peace and nonviolence. “So, despite all 14 of us that are gathered around this table that want to create change and solve this massive problem, it’s outside of our power and that’s frustrating. “What I personally have found solace in is listening to stories from my neighbors, from our employees, and I continue to be in awe of the amazing community we have built around us.” Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda Mr. Mezey requested to withdraw the resolution titled ‘A Resolution in Support of Israel” (ID#11982). He explained that he filed the resolution to show support for the attack that took place but realized it needs to be pulled back and reworded. He condemns terrorist attacks on any and everyone and believes it would best serve the community to better craft the resolution at a later time. Ms. Black permitted the withdrawal of the resolution from the agenda. It was MOVED by Mr. Sigler, seconded by Mr. Brown, to add the resolution titled ‘A Resolution in Support of Israel’ (ID#11982) back to the agenda as a member-filed resolution. Mr. Sigler read the resolution aloud and cited reasons why he believes the resolution should be added back to the agenda as a member-filed resolution Mr. Brooks arrived at this time. Legislators Brown, Lane and Dawson shared reasons why the resolution should not be added back to the agenda. A roll call vote on the motion resulted as follows: Ayes - 2 (Legislators Shurtleff and Sigler0; Noes - 12. MOTION FAILED. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 3 * * * * * * * * * Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black announced there would be an executive session later in the meeting in accordance with Article 7, Section 105 of the Public Officers Law for the discussion of two matters related to collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law and the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property of the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials Jorge DeFendini, Common Council member, commended Legislators for their great work. Mr. DeFendini said the City of Ithaca approved negotiations with Cornell University for a memorandum of understanding (MOU). This MOU will be in effect for twenty-one years, with Cornell University paying the City $4 million each year. The City is hoping to conclude budget sessions now that the MOU has been finalized. The labor contracts are officially finalized with the City’s public sector workers and all bargaining units have new contracts. Additionally, Common Council met as part of a working group across agencies and with various sectors to work on short term solutions to help address unhoused individuals in the community. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Sarah Gunther, Mahmud Burton, Jane Glaubman, Janis Kelly, Teresa Alt, Rassil El Sayess, Maddie Halpert, Amber Gilewski, Edward Weissman, Beth Harris, Yuval Grossman, Arielle Johnson, Thomas Dolan, Rabbi Shifrah Tobacman, Andrew Curtis, Mona Sulzman, Ruth Collins, Haya Novak, Ethan Olmer, Mary Lorher, Zoe Bernstein, MaryAnne Grady Flores, Rahda Sead, Jennifer Herzog, Linda Glaser, Eran Shmueli, and Claire Grady all shared their perspectives on the resolution in support of Israel. James Beaumont came to speak regarding developmental disability housing but chose to yield his time to others. Zach Winn, City of Ithaca resident, discussed the encampments and the “bike camp” behind Walmart. He sent an e-mail containing pictures of the “bike camp” earlier in the day. Recess Ms. Black declared recess at 7:39 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:55 p.m. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Mr. Shurtleff offered his perspective on the resolution regarding Israel that was withdrawn. Mr. Lane thanked Ms. Black for the statement she released soon after the incident in Israel as well as her report this evening. He believes both statements were spot on, and is glad members of the Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 4 public came to speak as it is apparent that the community is upset. Mr. Lane stands with the democracies in this world. Dr. Pillar thanked everyone who came to speak, particularly those who shared personal experiences. Dr. Pillar shared a personal experience of living in Northern Virgina when the Pentagon was attacked in 2001. Mr. Mezey believes the last two and a half hours of public comment was incredible and informative. He walked away from it with a new viewpoint and believes the resolution created an opportunity for the conversation to be held. He asked colleagues to be open minded and reminded all that what the Legislature does here does matter to the community. Mr. Brooks appreciates the bravery, openness, and honesty of the community members who came to speak this evening. Multiple opinions can exist at one time, but everyone needs to be willing to hear the opinions and expressions from others. Ms. Dawson doesn’t believe the Legislature can or should take a stance on issues such as the one that occurred in Israel and doesn’t see how the Legislature can come up with a resolution that fairly addresses all viewpoints. Mr. John spoke in support of Israel as a country and is glad we have free speech here. He commended Ms. Black for running public comment as well as she did. Chair's Appointments Ms. Black made the following Chair's Appointment: Youth Services Advisory Board Ruth Merle-Doyle, City of Ithaca Representative, term expires December 31, 2023 Report by the County Administrator Ms. Holmes said the Department has received multiple responses from realtors to the request for marketing proposals for the assistance in the sale of 408 N. Tioga Street, also known as the “red house.” The Department will be reviewing the proposals with Legislators Lane, Brown and Klein. Report by the County Attorney Ms. Mosher, Deputy County Attorney, had no report. Report by the Director of Finance Ms. Scarrott had no report. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda (continued) It was MOVED by Mr. John, seconded by Mr. Mezey, and unanimously adopted by roll call vote, to add the resolution titled “Authorization of County Administrator to Grant Authority for Emergency Medical Care & Request Issuance of NYS EMS Agency Code” (ID#12003) to the agenda. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 5 Consent Agenda The consent agenda was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Veronica Pillar, Member SECONDER: Greg Mezey, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Advisory Board Appointment(s) (ID # 11954) Strategic Tourism and Planning: Jeffrey Golden, Ithaca College seat, Term Expires December 31, 2024 Community Mental Health Services Board Debra Barber, Law Enforcement Representative, term expires December 31, 2025 Resolution No. 2023-217: Budget Adjustment - Supplemental Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) COVID-19 Funding – Whole Health (4016) (ID #11968) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $15,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) awarded a $1,000,000 grant to assist with promotion of mask wearing, vaccinations and boosters, and testing for the period December 10, 2021 through March 31, 2023 and WHEREAS, said grant was extended through December 31, 2023, and WHEREAS, funds were not budgeted in the 2023 county budget, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Finance Director is authorized to make the following budget adjustment on the books for the Supplemental Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) COVID-19 Grant: REVENUE: 4016.44959 Federal Aid $ 60,000 APPROPRIATION: 4016.54330 Printing $ 4,000 .54319 Program Supplies $ 4,000 .54333 Education & Promotion $ 38,000 .54442 Professional Services $ 5,000 .54452 Postage $ 9,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 6 Resolution No. 2023-218: Award of Fall 2023 Tourism Advancement Grants (ID #11935) WHEREAS, Tompkins County has established a grant program to support projects and marketing campaigns that attract visitors titled the Tourism Advancement Grant, and WHEREAS, Local organizations have prepared and submitted Tourism Advancement Grant applications for a variety of events, festivals, exhibits, performances, and associated promotional efforts in alignment with the Tompkins County Strategic Tourism Plan, and WHEREAS, The Tourism Advancement Grant is fully funded from the Tompkins County Hotel Room Occupancy Tax, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has requested and reviewed applications for this program and received the advice of the Strategic Tourism Planning Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the following Tourism Advancement grant awards are approved: Organization Project Title Award Brooktondale Community Center Creating Your Own Barn Quilt $2,175 Ithaca Festival Inc. Ithaca Festival $15,000 Ithaca Shakespeare Company Inc 2024 Summer Shakespeare Festival $15,000 Paleontological Research Institution Mollusks Temporary Exhibit at the Museum of the Earth $9,000 Southside Community Center Juneteenth 2024 $7,500 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or her designee shall be authorized to sign any documents related to the aforementioned projects. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-219: Award of Fall 2023 Community Celebrations Grants (ID #11936) WHEREAS, Tompkins County has established a grant program for community celebrations that are free and open to the public, and WHEREAS, the Community Celebrations grant program supports local events that convey the unique culture and history of Tompkins County while enhancing quality of life for residents, improving understanding of local culture, and expanding contemporary culture in ways that are informative, educational, and just plain fun, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Historian provides valuable guidance for this grant program Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 7 to improve our understanding of our local history, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has requested and reviewed grant applications with the advice of the Strategic Tourism Planning Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the following Community Celebrations grant awards are approved: Organization Celebration Name Award Municipality Calvary Baptist Church Ithaca Reads Toni Morrison: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Her Nobel Prize $2,500 City of Ithaca Dryden Town Historical Society Homestead Heritage Fair Day 2024 $1,500 Town of Dryden Enfield Community Council, Inc Enfield Cabin Fever $700 Town of Enfield Greater Ithaca Activities Center Soul Festival $2,500 City of Ithaca Groton Recreation Groton Cabin Fever $1,200 Village of Groton Ithaca Children's Garden Festival of Fire and Ice $1,475 City of Ithaca Southside Community Center Kwanzaa 2023 $1,000 City of Ithaca RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or her designee shall be authorized to sign any documents related to the aforementioned projects. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-220: 2023 Tourism Capital Grant Awards (ID #11937) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Tourism Program includes Tourism Capital Grants and Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) administers the Tourism Capital Grants process, which includes designing the application, reviewing, and analyzing the feasibility and economic impact of tourism capital projects, and providing oversight for tourism capital projects, and WHEREAS, funding exists within the Room Occupancy Tax funded Tompkins County Tourism Program budget for Tourism Capital Grants, and WHEREAS, IAED reviewed the following projects with the Strategic Tourism Planning Board (STPB), and the STPB anticipates that the following projects will encourage the development of tourism Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 8 products and attractions in order to improve community assets, to increase tourism business in the County, and to increase the income from the Room Occupancy Tax, and the following grant awards have been recommended by the STPB, and RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the following Tourism Capital Grants be awarded: Organization Project Award Friends of Ithaca Farmers Market Ithaca Farmers Market Site and Access Improvements $25,500 Cycle-CNY Ithaca Mountain Bike Skills Park $16,200 Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc. Feasibility Study to make Taughannock Overlook Visitor Center operational year-round $9,500 Seventh Art Corporation Cinemapolis Space Purchase Down Payment $100,000 Sciencenter Science Park Reimagined: Capital Project $70,000 State Theatre of Ithaca, Inc. State Theatre Concessions Design and Equipment $70,000 RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or her designee is authorized to sign any agreements with the award recipients pertaining to this program. SEQR ACTIONS: Friends of Ithaca Farmers Market TYPE II-2 & TYPE II-3 Cycle-CNY – TYPE II-27 Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc. – TYPE II-27 Seventh Art Corporation - unlisted Sciencenter – TYPE II-2 State Theatre of Ithaca, Inc. – TYPE II-2 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-221: Making a Negative Determination of Environmental Significance in Relation to Resolution No 220 of 2023 Award of 2023 Tourism Capital Grants (ID #11946) WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 220 of 2023 the County allocates funding from the Tourism Capital Grant to Seventh Art Corporation (aka Cinemapolis) for the purpose of supporting the acquisition of 0.251 acres (City of Ithaca Tax Parcel 70.-4-5.2/1), and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed and accepted as adequate the Environmental Assessment Form with respect to this action, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That Resolution No.220 of 2023 is an Unlisted Action and per the County’s SEQR Policy (Policy No. 09-33) has been referred to the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council for review, Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9 RESOLVED, further, That the Legislature hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in regard to Resolution No.220 of 2023. SEQR ACTION: Short EAF on file with the Clerk of the Legislature * * * * * * * * * Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the Committee met on October 16th and received two presentations. One from the County Office for the Ageing regarding Ageing in Place and the other regarding the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which is sponsored by Assemblymember Anna Kelles and Senator Lea Webb. The next meeting is scheduled for November 20th. The Committee will receive a presentation from Melissa Perry of the Child Development Council. In response to Ms. Koreman, Mr. Klein said the Ageing in Place services are not income dependent. Resolution No. 2023-222: Amending Resolution No. 2023-181 - Mid-year Budget Adjustments - Social Services (ID #11959) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Vice Chair SECONDER: Rich John, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, this Legislature has by Resolution No. 2023-181 authorized the Finance Department to make necessary budget adjustment to the books for fiscal year 2023 to various accounts for the Department of Social Services, and WHEREAS, due to an administrative error in Resolution No. 2023-181, the revenue decrease identified in such resolution should have been decreased for account 6119.44619 in the amount of $276,000, not $276,500, a difference of $500, and WHEREAS, the line adjusting 6129.54407 was not accurate in that it should have been identified as the functional unit of "State Training Schools", now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Finance Department shall make the following budget adjustment on its books for fiscal year 2023 in place of the adjustments previously authorized by Resolution No. 2023-181: Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 10 General Fund - Social Services IV-E Foster Care Decrease EXPENSE: A6119.54400 Program $553,000 Decrease REVENUE: A6119.44619 Fed: Child Care $276,000 Family Assistance (TANF-funded public assistance and Foster Care) Increase EXPENSE: A6109.54400 Program $553,000 Increase REVENUE: A6109.44609 Fed: AFDC $322,206 Medicaid Decrease EXPENSE: A6100.54400 Program $404,235 State Training Schools Decrease EXPENSE: A6129.54407 Chargebacks $200,000 Emergency Assistance for Adults Decrease EXPENSE: A6142.54400 Program $ 50,000 Decrease REVENUE: A6142.43642 Emerg Asst $ 25,000 Safety Net Increase EXPENSE: A6140.54400 Program $951,325 Increase REVENUE: A6140.43640 NYS: Safety Net $275,884 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-223: Amending Resolution No. 2023-183 - Budget Adjustment - Social Services (Administrative Revenue Account Consolidation) (ID #11960) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Vice Chair SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, this Legislature has by Resolution No. 2023-183 authorized the Finance Department to make necessary budget adjustment to the books for fiscal year 2023 to various accounts for the Department of Social Services, and WHEREAS, due to an administrative error in Resolution No. 2023-183, the revenue decrease identified in such resolution should have been decreased for account A6010.43655 in the amount of $628,900, not $628,000, a difference of $900, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 11 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Finance Department shall make the following budget adjustment on its books for fiscal year 2023 in place of the adjustments previously authorized by Resolution No. 2023-183: General Fund - Social Services Decrease REVENUE: A6010.43089 State: Other Aid $ 9,688.50 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.43389 State: Other Public Safety $ 184,028.00 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.43601 State: Medical Assistance $ 1,178,893.00 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.43611 State: Food Stamps $ 6,804.00 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.43619 State: Child Care $1,404,312.00 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.43655 State: NYSCCBG $ 628,900.00 Increase REVENUE: A6010.43610 State: DSS Admin $3,412,625.50 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.44601 Fed: Medical Assistance $1,266,192.00 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.44609 Fed: AFDC $ 25,000.00 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.44611 Fed: Food Stamps $1,233,564.00 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.44619 Fed: Child Care $ 487,402.00 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.44641 Fed: HEAP $ 152,499.00 Decrease REVENUE: A6010.44661 Fed: F&CS Block Grant $ 85,341.00 Increase REVENUE: A6010.44610 Fed: DSS Admin $3,249,998.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Housing and Economic Development Committee Mr. Mezey, Chair, said the next Committee meeting will be November 1st. Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee will meet on October 19th and have further discussion regarding the TCAT Board of Directors appointment. The Committee will also have a recommendation regarding the additional office space in Legislature Chambers. Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee met October 5th and discussed the designation of the County’s newspaper with Communications Director, Dominick Recckio. The Committee will likely be looking at a resolution next month regarding this topic. Resolution No. 2023-224: Appointment of Republican Election Commissioner for 2024-2025 (ID #11945) Mr. Sigler said Ms. Congdon has been doing a great job in her role and has been reaching out to the State to obtain training when needed. Mr. Sigler appreciates her initiative in reaching out for answers when needed. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 12 The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Lee Shurtleff, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Republican Election Commissioner Alanna Congdon's term is due to expire December 31, 2023, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Republican Committee, at its September 21, 2023, meeting recommended Alanna Congdon for reappointment to a two-year term, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Tompkins County Republican Committee and the Government Operations Committee, That Alanna Congdon be and hereby is appointed Republican Party Election Commissioner for the two-year term commencing January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2025. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-225: Amending the Rules of the Legislature - Rules I, II, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, XII, XIV, XV, XVI, and XVII (ID #11949) Dr. Pillar appreciates the change to gender neutral terms as this has come up a lot in the Workforce, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. It’s nice to see it happening in one place already. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Rich John, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Government Operations Committee reviewed the current Rules of the Tompkins County Legislature, and WHEREAS, the Committee members discussed recommended amendments at the August 3, and September 7, 2023, Government Operations Committee meetings, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That following Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 13 Rules of the Tompkins County Legislature be amended as follows: RULE I - MEETINGS (1) Organizational Meeting The organizational meeting shall be held on or before the eighth day of January in each year on the date and at the time and place fixed by resolution of the Legislature duly adopted at least one month prior. The Clerk of the Tompkins County Legislature shall mail or e-mail or serve personally upon each member or notify personally by phone at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to stating the date, hour, and place of the organizational meeting and offices to be filled. Whenever possible, the Clerk shall give one week’s notice of said meeting. At the organizational meeting following each quadrennial Legislature election, the County Clerk shall administer the oath of office to the legislators assuming office. In the event of the death, inability, or failure of the Clerk of the Legislature or Deputy Clerk(s) to call such meeting or serve notices, the County Clerk shall call such meeting on or before the 15th day of January following and serve such notices as provided in Section 151 of the County Law. At the organizational meeting the Clerk or Deputy Clerk(s) shall preside until a temporary Chair is chosen. The temporary Chair shall be elected by the majority vote of the members present. The temporary Chair shall preside and the next order of business shall be the election of a Chair of the Legislature. The temporary Chair may preside for up to thirty (30) days, after which time the position of Chair shall be considered vacant. The temporary Chair is not empowered to make appointments without the approval of the majority of the Legislature. After a permanent Chair is elected, a Vice Chair of the Legislature shall be elected. Nominations for Chair and Vice Chair shall be made from the floor and the members present shall elect said positions by majority vote of the whole Legislature. Unless a vacancy occurs (see details below), the Chair and Vice Chair shall serve until the subsequent organizational meeting. In the case of a failure by the Legislature to elect the Chair of the Legislature at the organizational meeting, the temporary Chair shall continue to preside. A revote shall be taken, no less than twice at each Legislature meeting thereafter until a Chair is elected. If no Chair is elected within thirty (30) days after the organizational meeting, the County Clerk shall, by a process determined by the County Clerk, appoint a member of the Legislature as Chair, who shall serve until the Legislature itself elects a new Chair. (Formatting correction - created a new paragraph) Until a new Vice Chair is elected, the previous Vice Chair shall continue in that role. In the event that the previous Vice Chair is unable to continue serving, the order of succession of Legislators as adopted by resolution shall be used to fill the role of Vice Chair, until a new Vice Chair is elected. In the case of a vacancy (e.g., death, resignation, removal, incapacitation, or disqualification) in the office of the Chair of the Legislature, the Clerk of the Legislature shall notify the members of the Legislature of the vacancy upon like notice as provided above. The Clerk will set the meeting date of the election for the vacancy, which may be an additional meeting or the next regularly scheduled Legislature meeting, at which a successor shall be elected Chair who shall be a member of the Legislature. The person so elected shall serve as Chair of the Legislature for the unexpired term of the previous Chair. In the event of the failure of the Legislature to elect such Chair within thirty (30) days after the vacancy shall have occurred, the County Clerk shall appoint a member of the Legislature as Chair, who shall serve as Chair of the Legislature for the remainder of the unexpired term of the previous Chair. In the event of a vacancy in the office of the Vice Chair, the Legislature shall elect a new Vice Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 14 Chair. In the absence of the Chair, the duties of the Vice Chair shall include all duties and functions of the Chair, excluding the appointment of the members to committees and boards, unless approved by the majority of the full Legislature. The Vice Chair shall receive no additional remuneration unless they he/she shall act as Chair in excess of thirty (30) consecutive days after assuming the duties of Chair. Thereafter, the Vice Chair shall receive the salary of the Chair of the Legislature, it being understood the Chair’s salary will be reduced to that of a County Legislator until the Chair resumes the duties of Chair. RULE II - QUORUM A majority of the whole number of members of the Legislature shall constitute a quorum. For purposes of meetings of the full Legislature, the words “whole number” means the total number of Legislators if there were no vacancies and none of the persons were disqualified from acting, (for example, if the whole Legislature is 14 the majority is 8). A quorum may perform and exercise any power or authority of the Legislature. If a quorum is not present, the Legislature may not convene or take action. A positive vote by the majority of the whole is required to perform and exercise any power unless otherwise noted in the rules of the Legislature. A majority of those present, even if less than a quorum may vote to adjourn a meeting. Because of the need for a quorum to conduct business, it is important that the Legislative office know ahead of time when a Legislator will not be in attendance. A Legislator is expected to notify the Legislative Clerk’s office if they he/she will be necessarily absent from a regular or special meeting or from a committee or subcommittee meeting. Lack of notification will result in the Legislator being listed as absent rather than excused. RULE IV - ORDER OF BUSINESS (3) Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Proclamations to take notice of or honor an event or a person will be read at Legislature meetings by the Chair. The title of a proclamation shall be filed with the Clerk of the Legislature one week prior to the Legislature meeting at which it will may be read in time to be placed on the agenda. The text of the proclamation shall be filed in the Clerk’s office sufficiently in advance of the meeting to allow adequate time for Legislator review. Any member of the Legislature may author, sponsor, or read a proclamation, but the Chair of the Legislature shall agree with the appropriateness of the proclamation. The Chair will consult with the full Legislature, to the extent possible. The Chair will include such as part of the next Chair’s report at the next Legislature meeting. When the timing of an event does not coordinate with the Legislative calendar, the Chair of the Legislature has the authority to act on their his/her own and deliver the proclamation outside of a regular meeting. Petitions, communications, and notices shall be presented in writing in summary form to the Legislature by the Clerk or by any member of the Legislature. (4) Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business The Chair of the Legislature shall announce any executive session(s) being requested to be held, if known, and announce the specific reason for the executive session. Also, a Legislator may request an executive session. The Legislature may enter an executive session only upon majority vote. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 15 In the absence of objection, the Chair shall have the authority to reorder the agenda. A Legislator may request to reorder the agenda. In the event of an objection to reordering, the Legislature shall proceed by majority vote. (5) Privilege of the Floor b) Municipal Officials Municipal officials (e.g., Mayor, Supervisor, or Council member) are invited to report on any issue from their his or her municipality relevant to County business. RULE V - ORDER AND DECORUM Conduct at Meetings All Legislators shall conduct themselves at public meetings, appearances where they are acting in an official capacity on behalf of the County, and in the conduct of other business as Legislators, in accordance with the Legislators’ affirmative powers as designated in the Tompkins County Charter Section C-2.06. Legislators will also adhere to the limitations on individual and collective behavior as described herein: · While the Chair or the Clerk is taking a vote, while the roll is being called, or while a member has the floor and is speaking, no other member shall speak except to rise to a point of order. · No member of the Legislature should make a public statement criticizing the job performance of an employee or official (this does not include elected officials). If the direct subject of the public criticism is the content, implementation, or outcome of a policy, this is not considered to be a criticism of job performance. · By design, the Legislature is composed of individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds, personalities, values, opinions, and goals. Yet, all have chosen to serve in public office in order to preserve and protect the present and the future of the community. In all cases, this common goal should be acknowledged even as Legislators may "agree to disagree" on contentious issues. · Difficult questions, tough challenges to a particular point of view, and criticism of ideas and information are legitimate elements of a free democracy in action. This does not allow, however, Legislators to make belligerent, personal, impertinent, slanderous, threatening, abusive, or disparaging comments. Questioning the personal motives for a Legislator holding a particular position are included as inappropriate. No shouting or physical actions that could be construed as threatening will be tolerated. Legislators should conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. · If a member is personally offended by the remarks of another member, the offended member should make notes of the actual words used and may call for a "point of personal privilege" which challenges the other Legislator to justify or apologize for the language used. The Chair will maintain control of this discussion. However, it is the clear preference of the Legislature that Legislators should strive to conduct such discussions outside of official meetings, and with direct communication between the Legislators involved. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 16 · Legislators have the right to endorse candidates for all elected offices. However, it is inappropriate to mention endorsements or display campaign material or political signs during Legislative meetings or other official County meetings or functions. Electronic devices should be silenced during meetings. If a Legislator must receive or make a cell phone call during a meeting, they are he/she is expected to briefly leave the meeting to do so. Recognize that messages sent during meetings may be considered part of the deliberative process for disclosure purposes. Legislators are expected to remain engaged with the topics under discussion and should avoid activities that would divert their attention or are distracting to others. RULE VI - MOTIONS AND THEIR PROCEDURE When a question shall be under consideration, no motion shall be made except as herein specified, which motions shall have precedence in order stated, viz: 1. To adjourn or take a recess 2. For a roll call of the Legislature * 3. For the previous question * 4. To lay on the table indefinitely 5. To lay on the table until a certain time 6. To refer to a Standing Committee 7. To refer to a Special Committee 8. To amend An amendment to an amendment cannot be amended. * These motions are NOT amendable or debatable. The motion to adjourn or to take a recess shall always be in order but cannot be made while the Chair or the Clerk is taking a vote, while the roll is being called, while a member has the floor, or after the previous question has been ordered. The Chair may call for a recess at any point during the meeting. A motion to refer or to lay on the table shall, until it is decided, preclude all amendments and debate on the main question. If an amendment is considered “friendly,” meaning the mover and seconder of the motion agree to the amendment, then no vote to amend is required. However, if any member of the Legislature objects, it must be voted on. RULE VII - RULES OF VOTING (7) Paragraphs 2, 4, and 5 of this Rule shall apply to all of the standing and special committees of the Tompkins County Legislature. RULE IX - MOTION TO RESCIND Any resolution or motion, except in those cases described below, may be rescinded by a majority vote of the total number of members of the Legislature, provided that a resolution of rescission is on the agenda for the meeting, or by a two-thirds vote of the Legislature if no resolution of rescission is on the Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 17 agenda for the meeting. The motion to rescind may be made by any member. A motion to rescind cannot be made in the following cases: (Formatting correction - changed to bullet points) · Where something has been done as a result of the vote that the Legislature cannot undo, · Where the vote was in the nature of a contract or agreement and the other party has been officially informed, or · Where a resignation has been acted upon or one a person has been elected to, or expelled from, membership or office, and the person is present or has been informed of the action. · A motion to rescind cannot be made if the original motion can be reached by a motion to reconsider. RULE XII - STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES Staff-Filed Resolutions It is recommended that a title and text of the resolution and any back-up material be filed in time to be distributed with the agenda provided to committee members and the public. If the title and text of the resolution are not filed according to the above recommendation, it will take a majority vote of the listed committee to add the item to the agenda for action. If a majority vote is not reached, action on the staff-filed resolution will be put on the next scheduled meeting agenda of the listed committee(s). If the action required is an emergency action, a recommendation from the County Administrator or their his or her designee will be sufficient at the committee meeting to have the item added to the agenda. RULE XIV- TRAVEL Training Reimbursement Policy The appropriate Standing Committee of the Legislature shall recommend annually the budget amount for the travel and training budget line for Legislators to attend training and conferences. Each Legislator shall be entitled to an allowance equal to their proportionate share of the total budgeted amount. To the extent a member reduces the cost of their his or her attendance at a conference (e.g. carpooling, sharing a room, reducing a room night, etc.) the amount of training funds available to that Legislator will be available for other training during the year. As a result, Legislators may have an incentive to save money for future use during the calendar year. If a Legislator’s training funds are not used, the Legislator could release it for use by other Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 18 Legislators. A call will go out on August 1st for Legislators to release money (or not) with a response due by August 15th. If not released or used, a Legislator’s allotted amount would either be available for the Legislator’s use before year end or will be returned to the General Fund. Use of released funds would be on a first-come first-served basis to be considered and recommended by the appropriate Standing Committee. If more than one Legislator requesting funds is on the same appropriate Standing Committee agenda and sufficient funds are not available, the available funds will be divided equally between the applicants. There will be no rollover of unused funds. RULE XV - EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTY The actual and necessary expenses incurred by Legislators in the performance of powers and duties of the County shall be a County charge. Such expenses may include travel to and from Legislature and committee meetings, other travel on official County business, meals while on County business, representing the County at local organizations’ luncheons and events, official telephone calls, etc. Expenses should be itemized and submitted to the Clerk of the Legislature for reimbursement. Expenses may be submitted at the discretion of each Legislator, but expenses for any given year must be submitted no later than January 31 of the following year. RULE XVI - COMMUNICATION WITH STAFF Performance Any Legislator requesting information about a staff person’s work performance or conduct on the job should direct the concern to the County Administrator and/or the Chair of the legislative standing committee responsible for the County’s Personnel functions. A Legislator should never attempt to influence the conduct of any staff person on the job. Legislators shall contact the County Administrator when requiring information regarding the performance of a Department Head who is supervised by the County Administrator. Routinely, Legislators may choose to consult with the County Administrator on performance issues such as these relate to Department Head appointments and re-appointments and similar activities. As a matter of practice, completed and signed performance reviews of any Department Head supervised by the County Administrator are kept in the employee’s official personnel file maintained in the Human Resources Department. Access to these confidential files will be according to the protocols established by the Human Resources Department. Legislators shall not solicit Staff for any type of political support (financial contributions, display of yard signs, names on lists of supporters, etc.). Staff may, as private citizens, support political candidates, but all such activities must be done away from the workplace, and Legislators have a special responsibility not to solicit such private activities. Legislators shall conduct annual performance reviews of employees who report directly to the Legislature via a process set forth by the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee or relevant standing committee, and assisted by the Commissioner of Human Resources. RULE XVII - TOMPKINS COUNTY LEGISLATURE'S APPOINTMENT POLICY At-Large or Non-Municipal, Non-Organizational Appointments The Clerk of the Tompkins County Legislature shall keep a calendar of expiration dates as well as Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 19 a list of vacancies in all advisory boards or positions appointed by the Tompkins County Legislature. Sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date, the Clerk of the Legislature shall send a list of the positions and their expiration dates to the appropriate committee Chair. At the same time, the Clerk shall contact: (a) individuals appointed at-large asking them to verify their interest in being reconsidered for appointment and giving a specific date by which, they must return an updated application form as an indication of their interest in reappointment, and (b) if the individual was nominated by a specific organization, the Clerk shall contact the nominating organization asking it to verify the interest of its representative in being considered for reappointment and giving it a specific date by which it must return an updated application form and their statement that the individual is interested in being considered by the committee for reappointment. This date should be no later than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of their term. Each person appointed to serve on advisory boards shall be a resident of Tompkins County with some exceptions as noted in the policy regarding Advisory Committees and Boards in the Administrative Policy Manual. The committee Chair, upon receiving the first notice of expiration of appointments, shall report to their his/her committee and to the Legislature the list provided by the Clerk and ask the committee, the Legislature, and the public to assist in providing nominees. Recruitment of advisory board members shall include outreach efforts in order to assure, whenever possible, geographic and demographic diversity reflective of the community, and subject matter expertise where appropriate. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Koreman, Chair, said the Committee met October 16th and discussed and recommended a regarding the Cargill Salt Mine to be considered at the November 8th Legislature meeting. The Committee will meet again on November 20th. Resolution No. 2023-226: Solid Waste Annual Fee Resolution (ID #11979) Ms. Koreman suggested adding verbiage to identify the Cornell students enrolled at the Ithaca campus to Code (D) Colleges & Schools. This amendment was considered friendly. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 20 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Greg Mezey, Member SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the unit charge for the 2024 Solid Waste Annual Fee has been recommended by the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, now therefore be it, RESOLVED, That the Unit Charge for the 2024 Solid Waste Annual Fee be established at $80.00 per billing unit, which is the same as the 2023 Solid Waste Annual Fee. ATTACHMENT A: SCHEDULE OF RATES CODE PROPERTY CLASS ‘USED AS’ (A) Single family residences 210,240,241,242,250,280 Mobile Homes 270,271,416 Churches Z32 Unit Charge: One billing unit per Church or living unit (B) Two-family residences All 220’s and other residences with two living units Unit Charges: Two billing units, except if verified as owner occupied and used as a single unit, the charge is one billing unit. (C) Multi-unit residences 3 or more units 230’s Apartments A01 - A07 Rooming houses: 418 2.5 beds = 1 billing unit Unit Charges: One billing unit per living unit (D) Colleges & Schools: Colleges Unit Charges: Cornell students enrolled at the Ithaca Campus and Ithaca College based on one billing unit per five enrolled students and TC3 based on 7.5 enrolled students. Enrolled student figure based on information obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 21 2024 Student Enrollm ent Students/ Unit $80 Cornell 25,898 5 $414,3 68 Ithaca College 5,054 5 $80,86 4 TC3 4,442 7.5 $47,38 1 BOCES $56,48 7 Total College AF $599,100 (E) Recreation and Warehouse (except row storage) All K’s, Z01-Z11, Z19-Z26, F01- Unit Charges: $0.0296/sq.ft. F04, F06, F07,F08 F10, F11 (F) Wholly Exempt Homes for the Aged 633 Wholly Exempt Other HealthCare Facilities 642 Unit Charges: $0.0296/sq.ft. (G) All other All property classes and ‘used as’ codes not listed elsewhere in a specific category Unit Charges: $0.0593/sq.ft. (H) Seasonal Residences 260 Property must be classified as a seasonal residence by the Tompkins County Assessment Dept. Unit Charge: One-half (1/2) billing units per living unit. (I) No fee assessed: Row storage F05 Small Churches (under 20 weekly attendance) Non-contributive area Z98 Local government - all tax exempt parcels owned by the city, towns, villages, and county within Tompkins County. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 22 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-15 * * * * * * * * * Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said everything is going well and the Committee plans to meet on December 4th. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Ms. Dawson, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting October 18th and will be considering a resolution to fund the County’s debt service. Resolution No. 2023-227: Adoption of Amendments to the 2024 Tentative Tompkins County Budget and 2024-2028 Capital Program (ID #11967) It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Lane, to amend the resolution to reflect a tax levy increase of 2.64 percent as follows: “RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Expanded Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the 2024 Tentative Budget and 2024-2028 Capital Program submitted by the County Administrator is hereby amended in accordance with the recommendations of the Expanded Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, the action taken by this Legislature on this date, the Rules of the County Legislature, and Article 7 of County Law, for a total tax levy amount of $52,360,119 $53,788,869, resulting in an approximate tax-levy increase of 0.00 2.64 percent and a county-wide average tax-rate of $5.21 $5.35 per thousand, a decrease of 7.79 5.29 percent, RESOLVED, further, That because the value of a median-priced home increased from $225,000 in 2022 to $249,000 in 2023, the tentative budget as amended results in an increased tax payment of $26.03 $61.18 on a median-priced home, or a County tax payment of approximately $1,297 $1,332,” Ms. Dawson shared a statement with those in attendance regarding her reasoning behind this proposed amendment. Mr. Mezey believes the County can weather the hit to the fund balance better than the taxpayer can weather the increase to their taxes and he discouraged his colleagues from voting in support of the amendment. The increase to the community is significant and he believes it is only fair and equitable to keep the tax levy flat. Mr. Brown agrees with Ms. Dawson and is thankful to be in Tompkins County as the County is likely in a better position than many other counties. Mr. John is concerned about maintaining the County’s excellent bond rating and has been very proud of maintaining a near zero percent tax levy increase over the last few years. It doesn’t seem to be an irresponsible change to have a 2.64 percent tax levy increase and he will be supporting the amendment for those reasons. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 23 Mr. Lane thanked Ms. Dawson for the well-researched introduction to the budget outlook. Economics are scary and what has been spent from the fund balance this year has also been scary. He wants to ensure that the County can offer employees reasonable increases in their salaries as the contracts come due. He doesn’t believes a 2.64 percent tax levy increase is out of line as it is actually below the tax cap and below what the increase was originally projected to be at. He also believes it to be important to raise taxes a small amount. Legislators continued to participate in a robust discussion regarding the proposed amendment. A roll call vote on the amendment resulted as follows: Ayes - 7 (Legislators Black, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Koreman, and Lane); Noes - 7 (Legislators Brooks, Brown, Klein, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, and Sigler). AMENDMENT FAILED. It was MOVED by Mr. Lane, seconded by Mr. John, to amend the resolution to reflect a tax levy increase of two percent as follows: “RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Expanded Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the 2024 Tentative Budget and 2024-2028 Capital Program submitted by the County Administrator is hereby amended in accordance with the recommendations of the Expanded Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, the action taken by this Legislature on this date, the Rules of the County Legislature, and Article 7 of County Law, for a total tax levy amount of $52,360,119 $53,445,119, resulting in an approximate tax-levy increase of 0.00 2.00 percent and a county-wide average tax-rate of $5.21 $5.32 per thousand, a decrease of 7.79 5.88 percent, RESOLVED, further, That because the value of a median-priced home increased from $225,000 in 2022 to $249,000 in 2023, the tentative budget as amended results in an increased tax payment of $26.03 $52.91 on a median-priced home, or a County tax payment of approximately $1,297 $1,325,” A roll call vote on the amendment resulted as follows: Ayes - 9 (Legislators Black, Brooks, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Koreman, Lane, and Pillar); Noes - 5 (Legislators Brown, Klein, Mezey, Shurtleff, and Sigler). AMENDMENT CARRIED. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 4] MOVER: Lee Shurtleff, Member SECONDER: Greg Mezey, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Veronica Pillar NAYS: Randy Brown, Greg Mezey, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, amendments to the 2024 Tentative Budget and 2024-2028 Capital Program were recommended and filed by the Expanded Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee on October 12, 2023, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 24 WHEREAS, a public hearing is scheduled for Monday, October 30, 2023, 7:00 p.m., at the Legislative Chambers, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Expanded Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the 2024 Tentative Budget and 2024-2028 Capital Program submitted by the County Administrator is hereby amended in accordance with the recommendations of the Expanded Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, the action taken by this Legislature on this date, the Rules of the County Legislature, and Article 7 of County Law, for a total tax levy amount of $53,445,119, resulting in an approximate tax-levy increase of 2.00 percent and a county-wide average tax-rate of $5.32 per thousand, a decrease of 5.88 percent, RESOLVED, further, That because the value of a median-priced home increased from $225,000 in 2022 to $249,000 in 2023, the tentative budget as amended results in an increased tax payment of $52.91 on a median-priced home, or a County tax payment of approximately $1,325, RESOLVED, further, That this amended Tentative Budget will be presented at the October 30, 2023, Public Hearing on the budget. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, said the Committee will meet on October 25th. The agenda has not been finalized. Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting on October 19th and will have a discussion regarding EMS cost sharing, among other topics. He encouraged Committee members to look back at priorities set for 2023 as they will be reviewing a few of those at the meeting. Mr. John reported the Jail population is at 65 with 2 board outs. Resolution No. 2023-228: Authorization of County Administrator to Grant Authority for Emergency Medical Care & Request Issuance of NYS EMS Agency Code (ID #12003) Mr. John explained that, in order for the County to create their own Emergency Medical Services (EMS), they must obtain an EMS Agency ID Code with the State. This resolution authorizes the County Administrator to follow through on that. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 25 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Anne Koreman, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Tompkins County’s Department of Emergency Response (DoER) will pilot a countywide Rapid Medical Response program in year 2024, and WHEREAS, in accordance with NYS Public Health Law, the issuance of an EMS Agency ID Code by the NYS Department of Health is required in order to operate emergency medical services (EMS) response within the County’s jurisdiction, and WHEREAS, to obtain the EMS Agency ID Code, the County Administrator must grant authority to DoER to provide emergency medical care within Tompkins County and request the issuance by NYS Department of Health of the EMS Agency ID Code, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the County Administrator is authorized, on behalf of the County, to grant authority to the Tompkins County Department of Emergency Response to provide emergency medical care in the County as defined by NYS Public Health Law and to request the issuance by NYS of an EMS Agency ID Code. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Downtown Facilities Committee Mr. Brown, Chair, said the Committee had their first meeting last week and reviewed the timeline of current and proposed projects. Mr. Brown and Ms. Currie, Committee Vice Chair, will meet next week to discuss ideas of how to speed up timelines. The next Committee meeting will be November 14th at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of Previous Meeting - October 3, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Randy Brown, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Unfinished Business Mr. John said the Industrial Development Agency (IDA) met on October 11th and discussed their labor relations policy. The IDA recently received an application from an agency called Conifer Realty to Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, October 17, 2023 26 extend a pilot on their Conifer Village location for affordable housing. This application information will go to public hearing and will likely be voted on at the next IDA meeting. In response to Mr. Mezey, Mr. John said Conifer Realty is very happy working in Tompkins County. Executive Session It was MOVED by Dr. Pillar, seconded by Ms. Dawson, and unanimously adopted by roll call vote, to enter into executive session in accordance with Article 7, Section 105 of the Public Officers Law for the discussion of the collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law and the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property of the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. No action is expected to be taken following the executive session. An executive session was held at 10:11 p.m. It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Ms. Koreman, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands, to come out of executive session at 10:49 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:49 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Special Meeting Minutes – Accepted 11-08-2023 Monday, October 30, 2023 7:00 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Attendance Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present Randy Brown Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Susan Currie Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present Daniel Klein Vice Chair Present Anne Koreman Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Present Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Excused Public Hearing Public Hearing for 2024 Tompkins County Tentative Budget and the 2024-2028 Capital Program Ms. Black, Chair, opened the public hearing and called it to order at 7:00 p.m. concerning the 2024 Tompkins County Budget and the 2024-2028 Capital Program and asked if anyone wished to speak. She waited for responses. Ms. Black asked again if anyone would like to speak concerning this public hearing. Hearing no one, the public hearing was closed at 7:04 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Draft Wednesday, November 8, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present Randy Brown Member Present Amanda Champion Member Remote Susan Currie Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present Daniel Klein Vice Chair Present Anne Koreman Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present 5:58 PM Veronica Pillar Member Present Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Ms. Black read the Home Health Care Week proclamation, and declared November 12th-18th, 2023, as Home Health Care Week in Tompkins County. Ms. Black read the Runaway and Homeless Youth Awareness Month proclamation and declared November 2023 as Runaway and Homeless Youth Awareness Month in Tompkins County. Representatives from the Learning Web and Open Doors accepted the proclamation. Ms. Black read the Veterans Week Proclamation and declared November 5th-11th, 2023, as Veterans Week in Tompkins County. Mr. Clairborne, Director of Veterans Services, accepted the proclamation. He spoke briefly about Operation Green Light in Tompkins County and shared the upcoming events occurring in relation to Veterans Week. RESULT: ANNOUNCED RESULT: ANNOUNCED Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 2 RESULT: ANNOUNCED Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black announced there would be an executive session later in the meeting in accordance with Article 7, Section 105 of the Public Officers Law for the discussions regarding the proposed, pending or current litigation and the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property or the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Peter Penniman, George Patte, Jr., Brian Eden, John Dennis, and Joseph Kreitinger all shared their perspectives related to the Cargill Salt Mine and spoke in support of the related resolution on the agenda. Zach Winn, City of Ithaca resident, asked Legislators to not support the Home, Together: Tompkins Plan. He spoke regarding the homeless encampments in the City of Ithaca and thanked Mr. John for discussing his previous question regarding the perception of an increase in crime at a recent Public Safety Committee meeting. Mr. Winn asked Legislators if they have experienced a change in the quality of life in the Town of Ithaca. Mr. Mezey arrived at this time. Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials George McGonigal, Common Council member, spoke regarding the City of Ithaca’s 2024 Budget and listed some programs that were included. He shared that two finalists are being considered for the Chief of the Police position at the Ithaca Police Department. Mr. McGonigal also shared the other ongoing searches at the City of Ithaca and said they have also begun collecting bids for the new East Hill Fire Station. Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Continued Ms. Black indicated agenda items would be reordered. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Dr. Pillar commented on the Tompkins County living wage reports released earlier in the day, shared the increases and changes noted, and encouraged members to read or watch the recent reports made on the topic. Ms. Koreman thanked the Board of Election, election workers, voters, and those who ran for office for their participation on Election Day. She also thanked the Communications Director and others for their aid in the “I Voted” sticker contest. Mr. Sigler encouraged members to watch the upcoming theater performances at Lansing, Newfield, and Dryden middle schools. He also commented on a situation which occurred in Brooktondale Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 3 on Election Day. Mr. Lane passed on condolences to Mr. John for the passing of his father. Mr. Lane commented on a recent event at Cornell University and commended their dedication to free speech being respected on its campus regardless of current situations being experienced. Mr. Lane watched the rerun of the October 17th Legislature Meeting and commented on his feelings related to the public speakers who shared regarding the Israel-Hamas war. Mr. John shared that the Cortaca Jug game is scheduled for the upcoming weekend, he wished everyone a fun but safe weekend. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black thanked the eleven Legislators and colleagues who attended the recent Strategic Operations Planning session and commended the consultants Barry Dunn for their work in the process. She also thanked those who participated in the community forums in many of the local districts and said it has aided in the understanding of where the County’s priorities, mission statements, and values should be aimed. Report by the County Administrator Ms. Holmes offered thanks to those who participated in the Strategic Operations Planning session. She is looking forward to considering the ideas generated and engaging with Department Heads in early December to address the objectives of the strategic priorities identified. This will be an iterative process, that will eventually be brought back to the Legislature and the public. Ms. Holmes stated Information Technology Systems (ITS) is hosting an all-day Cyber Security Workshop on December 5th for Department Heads in partnership with New York State. Ms. Holmes and Ms. Nugent are currently participating in the Community Stakeholder interviews with City Manager candidates in the City of Ithaca. In response to Mr. Sigler, Ms. Holmes indicated she will report back on the information he requested at a future Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee meeting. Report by the County Attorney Ms. Mosher had no report. Report by the Director of Finance Ms. Scarrott provided brief updates on the foreclosure process, the Airport audit, and the quarterly reports, which will be provided to Legislators. She also commended Mr. Braman for his dedication to the Airport audit and the work on various estates. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda Mr. John requested to withdraw the resolution entitled Reimagining Public Safety, Requiring Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 4 Data Disclosure on Arrests, Prosecutions, and Case Outcomes. Ms. Black agreed to withdraw the resolution. Consent Agenda The consent agenda was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Travis Brooks, Member SECONDER: Rich John, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Resolution No. 2023-229: Authorize the County Administrator to Execute a Contract for a Visitor Profile Study (ID #12022) WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Sustainability issued a Request for Proposals to identify a vendor to perform a visitor profile study in May, 2023, and WHEREAS, three firms submitted proposals to perform this work and a review committee was convened to evaluate these proposals, and WHEREAS, the visitor profile study data collection will last over twelve months, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County policy requires legislative approval for contractual agreements exceeding one year in length, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the Legislature hereby authorizes the County Administrator to enter into a 18-month agreement with the selected vendor dated November 15, 2023, to May 15, 2025, to implement said recommendations. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-230: Service Agreement for Gadabout for 2021 (ID #11918) WHEREAS, in 2021, the County retained the services of Gadabout to provide demand-response transportation and mobility management services in Tompkins County for seniors and individuals with disabilities, and WHEREAS Tompkins County approved funding in the 2021 Transportation Planning budget (A5631), for county operating assistance and for Special Community Mobility Projects (SCMP) in 2021 with Federal and NY State funding, but the contract was never executed and therefore the funds were not paid to Gadabout for providing those services, and WHEREAS the service agreement being authorized with this resolution will allow for those 2021 payments to be made, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 5 WHEREAS, in 2021, Gadabout Transportation Services, Inc provided low-cost transportation assistance to persons over the age of 55 and to other individuals, of any age, to enable them to access work, medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other activities within the community for which they would otherwise have no comparable means of transportation, and WHEREAS, in 2021, Gadabout Transportation Services, Inc assisted Tompkins County residents with mobility challenges by coordinating transportation services for individuals and to arrange transportation for their clients, residents, and employees, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on the recommendation of the Budget, Capital and Personal and Facilities and Infrastructure Committees, That the County Administrator or her designee be authorized to execute a Service Agreement with Gadabout Transportation Services, Inc., for services provided in 2021. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-231: Award of a Consulting Agreement -Strategic/Business Plan - Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ID #11986) WHEREAS, there is an ongoing need to develop a plan that creates a road map to outline the steps needed to become a self-sustaining airport, and WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals was issued via the Tompkins County Purchasing Department through BidNet, and four responses were received, and WHEREAS, a committee reviewed the proposals and determined that proposal from QED Airport Aviation Consultants best met the project goals and expectations, and WHEREAS, the total cost of $156,700 for the Strategic/Business Plan proposal submitted by QED Airport Aviation Consultants (as the prime consultant) and subcontractors BFJ Planning and Ailevon Pacific Aviation Consulting, and WHEREAS, said contract for this plan will begin on December 1, 2023, with an estimated completion date within 10 months, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the County Administrator or their designee be and hereby is authorized to sign a one-year agreement for these consultant services at the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport with QED Airport Aviation Consultants, from December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2024. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-232: Resolution for Additional American Rescue Plan Funding to cover 2022 OTR for Highway Machinery Department OTR #15: Snow and Ice Tandem Truck (ID #11980) WHEREAS, in the 2022 Tompkins County Adopted Budget a one-time request for a Snow and Ice Tandem Truck was approved by OTR# 15 from American Rescue Plan Funds (ARPA), and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 6 WHEREAS, the vehicle was ordered in early 2022 and due to supply chain shortages, caused by COVID, the 2022 vehicle was not available, and WHEREAS, the manufacturer has notified the county that the Snow and Ice Tandem Truck will be built as a 2023 model resulting in an increased cost of $19,531, and WHEREAS, funds have been certified by the Director of Finance to be available as unspent appropriations totaling $19,530.94 from American Rescue Plan Funds, and WHEREAS, according to Treasury Department requirements ARPA revenue must be budgeted and received in the General Fund (A Fund) as the monies received have been deposited in A-26950000, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel and the Facilities and Infrastructure Committees, That the Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to make the following adjustments to the 2023 Budget: Budget Appropriation General Fund (A): Increase: Account: Description Amount A-9505-44089 Other Federal Aid $19,531 A-9505-54400 Contribution to Highway DM Fund $19,531 Highway Machinery (DM): Increase: Account: Description Amount DM-5130-45031 Interfund (A) $19,531 DM-5130-52233 Highway Equipment $19,531 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-233: Authorizing Acceptance of a US Department of Transportation Small Community Air Service Development Grant for Air Service Expansion - Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ID #11977) WHEREAS, the US Department of Transportation developed the Small Community Air Service Development Program Grant in order to help small communities address air service issues, and WHEREAS, on May 17, 2023, the airport submitted a grant application for the Small Community Air Service Development Grant, and WHEREAS, on September 29, 2023, the US Department of Transportation issued the grant selection order, with Ithaca Tompkins International Airport being selected to receive said grant, and WHEREAS, the funds from this grant will be used toward obtaining service to a Washington, D.C. market, which will greatly benefit the community, including, but not limited to, business, Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 7 educational institutions, and personal travel, and WHEREAS, the grant funds will provide a revenue guarantee, fee waiver, and marketing of the new service, totaling $750,000, along with $350,000 from community support for additional revenue guarantee funds and marketing support from the airport, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County accepts the US Department of Transportation Small Community Air Service Development Grant, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby accepts funding from the US Department of Transportation, and RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator, or their designee, is authorized to sign and execute all necessary documents, and RESOLVED, further, That the grant offer from the US Department of Transportation of $750,000, be and hereby is accepted and that the County Administrator or their designee, is authorized to execute the required documents. SEQR ACTION: UNLISTED * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-234: Approval of the 2023 and Future Amendments to the Municipal Cooperative Agreement for the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium (GTCMHIC) (ID #11958) WHEREAS, Tompkins County, as a member of the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium (GTCMHIC), must approve any changes to the GTCMHIC Municipal Cooperative Agreement (MCA) by resolution, and WHEREAS, the GTCMHIC must amend the MCA annually when any new members are approved at the Annual Board of Directors meeting, and WHEREAS, from time-to-time other changes are made to the MCA as necessary and when changes are made, they are reported at the Annual Meeting with membership approval, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That until rescinded by resolution, Tompkins County’s presiding elected official is approved to sign, without further action, any GTCMHIC MCA updates that have been advanced at the GTCMHIC Board of Directors meetings and approved by the Department of Financial Services, and RESOLVED, further, That the GTCMHIC is directed to keep this resolution on file to accompany any presiding elected official signatures to amend MCA changes, and RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized to execute this Resolution to indicate its approval, transmit a copy thereof to the Board of Directors of the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium, and take any other such actions as may be required by law. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 8 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Resolution No. 2023-235: Resolution Urging Governor Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to Protect Cayuga Lake Water Quality by Requiring of Cargill Salt Mine a Full Environmental Review, a Closure Plan, and a Surety Bond to Ensure Safe Closure (ID #11981) It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, to make the following amendments to the resolution beginning with the eleventh WHEREAS statement: WHEREAS, it is almost certain quite possible that the mine will someday fill with water, therefore a study is needed to determine the timeframe over which such flooding could happen, the extent of the damage that could be caused, methods of preventing or mitigating such occurrence, and projected costs that would be incurred, and WHEREAS, Cargill is may now be positioning itself to sell the mine, a triggering event that the DEC should use to establish and enforce Cargill’s accountability for the long-term safety of Cayuga Lake regardless of future ownership of the mine, therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Legislature urges Governor Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation require a full, independent, and public environmental review of the mine’s operations assessing their long-term potential impact on a valuable, publicly owned natural resource, RESOLVED, further, That as required by the Mined Land Reclamation Law, but not yet required of Cargill by the DEC, the Tompkins County Legislature urges an end-of-life plan must be required and approved by the DEC to address the safe closure of the portion of the mine beneath the Lake, to mitigate the potential impact of the mine’s operations on the Lake’s water quality, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature urges that Cargill, and/or a future buyer, be required to post a $1 billion (or a value to be established by an independent natural resource economist), an environmental bond with New York State, in an amount to be established by an independent natural resource economist, to ensure the availability of adequate funding to implement said end-of-life plan and to compensate both private and public entities for any natural resource damage claims, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is directed to send a copy of this resolution to Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, New York State Senators Pete Harckham, Rachel May, Tom O’Mara, and Lea Webb; New York State Assemblymembers Deborah Glick and Anna Kelles; John O’Leary, Deputy Secretary for Energy and the Environment, Office of the Governor; Jeanette Moy, Commissioner, Office of General Services; Basil Seggos, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, the Cayuga County Legislature, the Seneca County Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 9 Board of Supervisors, and others as deemed appropriate. Ms. Dawson’s amendments were accepted as friendly amendments. Mr. Sigler commented on the Cargill Salt Mine as it relates to other mines. He provided information on the topic including a brief presentation on the depth of the Cargill Salt Mine. He discussed others’ concerns and his opinion as it relates to this topic. Members had a robust discussion regarding the resolution being considered including the intended purpose behind the verbiage included in the friendly amendment. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 3] MOVER: Anne Koreman, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar NAYS: Rich John, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, only 0.5% of the Earth’s water is freshwater available for human consumption and agriculture, and our very limited reserves are being diminished by overuse, contamination, and drought, and WHEREAS, Cayuga Lake is the primary source and/or backup source for nearly 100,000 watershed residents, including municipal systems serving Seneca Falls, Wells College/Village of Aurora, and much of Tompkins County, and WHEREAS, Cayuga Lake provides world-class opportunities for recreation and tourism vital to our local economies, and is a critical part of the Finger Lakes’ $3 billion, 60,000 employee tourism economy that depends on maintaining the health of the water, and WHEREAS, both the New York State Office of General Services and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) have stewardship responsibilities for the public lands of New York State, and WHEREAS, salt mining beneath Cayuga Lake began before the adoption of the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Act in 1978 and salt mine operations had been permitted over time with minimal environmental review, and WHEREAS, safety concerns are founded on the collapse of the Retsof Mine in Livingston County, NY in 1994, and the salinization of that county’s lower aquifer as a result, and WHEREAS, when Cargill Salt Mine applied to renew its operating permit in 1997, the community strongly advocated that the DEC conduct a thorough environmental review by requiring an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 10 WHEREAS, all of the criteria governing the decision to require an EIS were met at the Cayuga Salt Mine: the failure of the Retsof mine and resulting contamination, the scope of the impact if such an event were to occur beneath Cayuga Lake, and the potential for contaminating the waters of Cayuga Lake, and WHEREAS, Cargill insisted it was not subject to NYS authority, and instead of an EIS, it agreed to provide an Enhanced Environmental Assessment (EEA), but would only do that if the DEC agreed to keep almost all data and records confidential, and WHEREAS, the administrative record in the subsequent years has continued to reflect the lack of environmental transparency, with the DEC denying FOIL requests and rejecting calls for an EIS, and WHEREAS, it is quite possible that the mine will someday fill with water, therefore a study is needed to determine the timeframe over which such flooding could happen, the extent of the damage that could be caused, methods of preventing or mitigating such occurrence, and projected costs that would be incurred, and WHEREAS, Cargill may now be positioning itself to sell the mine, a triggering event that the DEC should use to establish and enforce Cargill’s accountability for the long-term safety of Cayuga Lake regardless of future ownership of the mine, therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Legislature urges Governor Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation require a full, independent, and public environmental review of the mine’s operations assessing their long-term potential impact on a valuable, publicly owned natural resource, RESOLVED, further, That as required by the Mined Land Reclamation Law, but not yet required of Cargill by the DEC, the Tompkins County Legislature urges an end-of-life plan must be required and approved by the DEC to address the safe closure of the portion of the mine beneath the Lake, to mitigate the potential impact of the mine’s operations on the Lake’s water quality, RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Legislature urges that Cargill, and/or a future buyer, be required to post an environmental bond with New York State, in an amount to be established by an independent natural resource economist, to ensure the availability of adequate funding to implement said end-of-life plan and to compensate both private and public entities for any natural resource damage claims, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is directed to send a copy of this resolution to Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, New York State Senators Pete Harckham, Rachel May, Tom O’Mara, and Lea Webb; New York State Assemblymembers Deborah Glick and Anna Kelles; John O’Leary, Deputy Secretary for Energy and the Environment, Office of the Governor; Jeanette Moy, Commissioner, Office of General Services; Basil Seggos, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation, the Cayuga County Legislature, the Seneca County Board of Supervisors, and others as deemed appropriate. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 11 Housing and Economic Development Committee Mr. Mezey, Chair, stated the Committee last on November 1st and provided a brief review of the meeting. Resolution No. 2023-236: Authorize the County Administrator to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce for the operation of the Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) (ID #11730) Mr. Brown and Ms. Dawson commented on their concerns related to the language and provisions in the agreement, and Mr. Helmholdt confirmed all parties internally in the County had reviewed the agreement, and it did not seem to be revised. Ms. Coleman and Ms. Tavares explained room tax allocations and the cash flow situation behind the contracts being created, while also clarifying the mechanics behind the existing contract and the one being created. Mr. Helmholdt confirmed the amount of the current contract, and Mr. Mezey explained the increases being seen. Members had a robust discussion regarding the resolution and agreement. Information to be clarified included: hotel room tax, the Strategic Planning Budget, the sole discretion clause, tourism recovery, the increasing of the reserves of the Strategic Tourism Planning Boards (STPB) and their budget, and the background behind the increases being requested. In response to Ms. Black, Ms. Holmes and Ms. Mosher indicated they would like to report back on their opinion regarding the agreement being considered. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Mr. John, to postpone the resolution to the next Legislature meeting on November 21st, 2023. Members further addressed their concerns regarding the resolution being considered and the parties present provided additional background on the agreement. Mr. Mezey stated for the record that it is important that Roberts Rules not be applied selectively, further, that it is important to address members’ intentions consistently and evenly across the field. After subsequent discussion, it was determined that the postponing of the resolution would be to receive legal opinion on the agreement. The motion was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: POSTPONED [10 TO 4] Next: 11/21/2023 5:30 PM MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Rich John, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff NAYS: Travis Brooks, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Michael Sigler Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 12 WHEREAS, in the contemporary economy, local government plays a significant role in supporting tourism development and destination marketing, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has a long-standing partnership with the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce for the operation of the Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), which is the designated Tourism Promotion Agency for the County, and WHEREAS, the current agreement between the County and the Chamber of Commerce for the CVB services expires on December 31, 2023, and WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization whose board includes representatives of the business community, higher education, local government, and the tourism industry, and WHEREAS, the County and the Chamber of Commerce have negotiated a new agreement for the CVB services for a term of five years, and WHEREAS, the CVB maintained high levels of performance on behalf of the County as demonstrated through its quarterly and annual reports, and WHEREAS, the CVB supports tourism development through the operation of two visitor centers, the publication of a visitor guide, conference and meeting sales, and the promotion of our destination to prospective travelers, and WHEREAS, the County has revised the agreement to bring it up into compliance with current policies, and WHEREAS, the new agreement outlines the roles and responsibilities of both parties, the payment schedule for the entire term of the agreement, the allowed uses of funds, the reporting process, the process for creating and modifying the CVB work program, and the insurance requirements, and WHEREAS, all funding for this activity will be provided through the Hotel Room Occupancy Tax, and WHEREAS, the new agreement has been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney and the Tourism Program Director, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the Legislature hereby authorizes the County Administrator to enter into a 5-year successor agreement dated January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2028, to implement said recommendations. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-237: A Resolution to Accept the Continuum of Care's Home, Together: Tompkins Plan (ID #12026) Mr. Mezey stated a good discussion took place during the last two Committee meetings regarding Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 13 the topic and Legislators discussed the process behind accepting the Plan. Mr. Mezey thanked Ms. Baker for her work and dedication to developing the Plan. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Greg Mezey, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Tompkins County is a member of the Ithaca/Tompkins County Continuum of Care (CoC), the local planning organization charged with coordinating the local homeless response system, and WHEREAS, the CoC commissioned the Homeless and Housing Needs Assessment for Tompkins County, completed in March 2022, that concluded a shortage of permanent supportive housing units and affordable rental housing units creates a bottleneck to move unhoused persons to housing in a timely manner, and WHEREAS, in December 2022, the CoC adopted a community-wide action plan to reduce unsheltered homelessness titled Home, Together: Tompkins, and WHEREAS, the Home, Together: Tompkins Plan recommends the following strategies to reduce unsheltered homelessness: • Build 100 units of permanent supportive housing units • Expand emergency shelter capacity • Organize and implement a “housing surge” to move unsheltered persons to housing • Enhance and coordinate housing navigation services, and WHEREAS, the CoC recognizes the Home, Together: Tompkins Plan will only be effective if municipalities, non-profits, housing developers, and other stakeholders work collaboratively to implement the plan, and WHEREAS, unsheltered homelessness is a persistent and growing challenge in the community, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County plays a critical role in providing services to address unsheltered homelessness and seeks to work collaboratively with the CoC agencies in provision of these services, and WHEREAS, under its Rules of the Legislature, the County Legislature is authorized to “accept,” or “adopt” a plan, where “acceptance” acknowledges receipt and thanks its author and “adoption” is defined to mean it commits itself to implementing the plan’s recommendations in whole or in part, and WHEREAS, on May 3, 2023, City of Ithaca’s Common Council endorsed the Plan, and on October 4, 2023, the County’s Homeless Services Coordinator provided a memo outlining the Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 14 implications of the Plan on County operations for discussion by Legislators, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Homeless Services Coordinator and the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature hereby accepts the Ithaca/Tompkins Continuum of Care’s Home, Together: Tompkins Plan to reduce unsheltered homelessness in Tompkins County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Recess Ms. Black declared recess at 7:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:02 p.m. Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, reported that the Committee met on October 19th, and provided a brief review of the meeting. In response to an inquiry by Mr. Lane regarding the parking area near the former Denal Building, Ms. Holmes confirmed that the lot is being graded for drainage at this time. Mr. Lane indicated that the “red house” discussion would remain at the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, and Ms. Holmes is working on obtaining a professional real estate person to guide the County. Resolution No. 2023-238: Budget Adjustment - Clerk of the Legislature - Approval to Construct Additional Office Space in Legislature Chambers (ID #11990) Mr. Lane referenced the rescinding of the motion to add a new office space to Legislature Chambers and explained that the new plans for the office space will be in line with the current offices. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Rich John, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, staff in the office of the Clerk of the Legislature has increased by one full-time equivalent position over the past few years as part of succession planning following the retirement of two key individuals in the office, and WHEREAS, additional office space is needed to support all positions, and WHEREAS, at the September 21, 2023, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee meeting, a Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 15 discussion took place regarding the construction of an additional office, temporary in nature, within Legislature Chambers in the Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Building, located at 121 East Court Street in Ithaca, situated in the southeast corner of the room, and WHEREAS, concerns were raised related to the impact an additional office may have on public seating available in Legislature Chambers, and WHEREAS, at the September 21, 2023, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee meeting the Committee approved proceeding with the construction of said office space in the southeast corner (near the public restroom) of Legislature Chambers, with funding support for the project coming from contingent funds, if needed, and WHEREAS, following the above-mentioned meeting, additional inquiries were made by Legislators as to other locations for an office within Legislature Chambers, and WHEREAS, the Clerk of the Legislature and Director of Facilities have obtained further information regarding an alternate temporary office space being constructed in the southwest area of Legislature Chambers (currently where the copier is located), and WHEREAS, the new option for the office would have a reduced impact on public seating, and WHEREAS, to support the costs related to said construction in 2023, the County Administrator has approved a budget adjustment from personnel services totaling $25,000 within the Clerk of the Legislature’s budget, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $15,000 require Legislative approval, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure and Government Operations Committees, That the Clerk of the Legislature is instructed to work with the Facilities Department to develop a plan to move forward with the construction of an additional office structure, temporary in nature, situated in the southwest area in Legislature Chambers in the Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Building, located at 121 East Court Street in Ithaca, to be used for an office by staff of the Clerk of the Legislature, RESOLVED, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment for fiscal year 2023, to effectuate the intent of this resolution: Acct. Number Acct. Name: Amount FROM: 1040.51000351 Deputy Clerk $25,000 TO: 1040.52214 Office Furnishings $25,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 16 Resolution No. 2023-239: Recommendation for Appointment to Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit Board of Directors (ID #11972) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature recommends Susan Currie be elected as a Director on the Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit Board of Directors with a term to expire December 31, 2026. SEQR ACTON: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Government Operations Committee The Committee met on November 2nd, and discussed many policies and resolutions which will be seen over the next month at future Legislature meetings. One notable resolution passed advocated to New York State to change rules for designating a newspaper. She explained the hope behind the process that would allow for the designation of the newspaper to be addressed differently in the future. Ms. Champion brought to Legislators attention, the two plaques that were added to the east wall of chambers which list all the Clerks to the Board of Supervisors, and the Clerks of the Legislature. Ms. Champion thanked the Clerks for organizing the purchase of the plaques. Resolution No. 2023-240: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Terminal Pay -County Attorney's Office (ID #11931) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Michael Lane, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the County Attorney's Office has recently had one resignation, at a total cost of $52,808.00 for severance and terminal pay, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Fiscal Policy, Administrative Policy 05-02, Section 4.03-1 allows departments to be reimbursed for severance and terminal pay from the Contingent Fund, now Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 17 therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to appropriate from the Contingent fund a total of $52,808.00 to be transferred to the County Attorney budget accounts as outlined below to reimburse this department for their terminal-pay expenses, FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $52,808.00 TO: 1420.51000248 County Attorney $52,808.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee - Continued Ms. Koreman, Chair, reported the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting, but is scheduled to meet next on November 20th. Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, stated the next meeting of the Committee will be on December 4th. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Ms. Dawson, Chair, reported the Committee will be meeting on November 13th, and plans to review the Fund Balance Policy and proposed changes. Resolution No. 2023-241: Adoption of 2024 Tompkins County Budget and 2024-2028 Tompkins County Capital Program (ID #12020) Ms. Dawson offered an amendment to the resolution in the fourth and fifth RESOLVED statements as follows: RESOLVED, further, That this change will result in an approximate tax-levy increase of 2%, falling below the Tompkins County adjusted tax cap of approximately 3.5% as calculated according to New York State’s formula, an approximate tax rate of $5.32 $5.31 per $1,000 of assessed value, which amounts to a rate decrease of approximately 5.88 6.07%, and a net increase of 11.6% in local spending, RESOLVED, further, That this tax change will result in an increase of approximately $52.91 $50.17 on a median-priced home assessed in 2023 at $249,000, or a County tax payment of approximately $1,325 $1,321, Ms. Dawson explained the proposed amendment was based on new information provided by the Assessment Director, Jay Franklin, related to the total assessed value of the County's tax base. The proposed amendment was accepted as a friendly amendment. Legislators expressed their gratitude to staff and colleagues for the process and shared their Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 18 support or opposition to the consideration of the 2024 Tompkins County Budget and Capital Program. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 1] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Michael Lane, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler NAYS: Greg Mezey WHEREAS, the Recommended Budget for the year 2024 and the proposed 2024-2028 Capital Program have been presented to the Legislature by the County Administrator on September 19, 2023, and a Tentative Budget for the year 2024 and the proposed 2024-2028 Capital Program were adopted by the Legislature for public review on October 17, 2023, and a public hearing was held on October 30, 2023, and all persons desiring to be heard concerning same have been heard, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Expanded Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That pursuant to Section 5.07 of the County Charter, the said proposed budget as amended is adopted, subject to the correction of manifest errors by the Clerk of the Legislature and the County Administrator, as the budget of Tompkins County for the year 2023, RESOLVED, further, That pursuant to Sections 5.03, 5.04, and 5.05 of the County Charter, the several amounts specified in such budget opposite each item of expenditure set forth in the column adopted are appropriated for the objects and purposes specified, effective January 1, 2024, RESOLVED, further, That the sum of $53,445,119 required to meet the local share of expenses and costs of county government in Tompkins County for the fiscal year 2024 as set forth in the budget be assessed against, levied upon, and collected from the taxable property of the nine towns and the city liable therefore, RESOLVED, further, That this change will result in an approximate tax-levy increase of 2%, falling below the Tompkins County adjusted tax cap of approximately 3.5% as calculated according to New York State’s formula, an approximate tax rate of $5.31 per $1,000 of assessed value, which amounts to a rate decrease of approximately 6.07%, and a net increase of 11.6% in local spending, RESOLVED, further, That this tax change will result in an increase of approximately $50.17 on a median-priced home assessed in 2023 at $249,000, or a County tax payment of approximately $1,321, RESOLVED, further, That pursuant to Section 5.07 of the County Charter, the said proposed Capital Program as amended is adopted, subject to the correction of manifest errors by the Clerk of the Legislature and Budget Director, as the Capital Program of Tompkins County for the years 2024-2028. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 19 Resolution No. 2023-242: Resolution to Establish and Fund a Debt Reserve Fund (ID #11983) Ms. Dawson explained the creation of a debt reserve was included in the budget as agreed on in the Expanded Budget Capital and Personnel Committee meetings and will be used for debt services. In response to Mr. Brown, Ms. Dawson confirmed the debt service reserve creation will occur over the next four to five years, adding that the funds will only be used for debt service. Mr. Mezey shared his support for the creation of the debt reserve. The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Lee Shurtleff, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, in September of 2023, the Tompkins County Legislature adopted Administrative Policy 05-14, Reserve Policy, which established, inter alia, a Reserve for the Payment of Bonded Indebtedness (the “Debt Service Reserve fund”), and WHEREAS, on October 10, 2023, the Expanded Budget Committee resolved to commit $5,720,503 to the Debt Service Reserve fund, for the purpose of reserving that amount to make payments coming due in 2024-2028 on various bonds issued in 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2017, and WHEREAS, using these debt service funds would substantially reduce the amount of debt service payments that would otherwise have to be funded with tax levy funds in 2024, now, therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to establish the following reserve account: From Title Amount To Title(s) A30909000 Unassigned Fund Balance $5,720,503 V38840000 Debt Service Reserve RESOLVED further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to deposit and secure the moneys for these Reserve Funds in the manner provided by Section 10 of the General Municipal Law; to invest the moneys in the Reserve Funds in the manner provided by Section 11 of the General Municipal Law, and consistent with the Administrative Manual Policy 05-15, Cash Management and Investment Policy. Any interest earned on the so deposited moneys shall accrue to and become part of the Reserve Funds. Except as otherwise provided by law, expenditures from these Reserve Funds shall be made only for the purpose for which the Reserve Fund is established. No expenditure shall be made from these Reserve Funds without the approval of this governing board, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 20 RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Department of Finance is authorized to make the necessary budgetary and accounting entries to effectuate the intent of this resolution. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, reported the Committee met on October 25th and provided a brief review of the meeting highlights. Also at that meeting, the Committee welcomed the newly hired Chief Equity and Diversity Officer, Charlene Holmes. The Committee discussed Native American Heritage Month, which is celebrated in the month of November and a proclamation may be considered for the next Legislature meeting. The Committee has begun discussions regarding a land acknowledgement within the County. On Thursday November 16th, the Southworth Library is presenting an event called The Two Row Wampum Treaty - the Ship and the Canoe, regarding the treaty allyship between indigenous and non-indigenous people in the United States. Dr. Pillar listed individuals who will be present at the event and said details could also be found at southworthlibrary.org. Strength in Diversity award nominations are due on Monday November 13th. The Committee will meet next on November 29th at 3:00 p.m. Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, stated the Committee met on October 19th and had several visitors who participated in the discussion on rapid medical response services and the possibility of cost sharing. The discussion will continue at the next meeting. The Committee also had a good discussion on the crime rate at the last meeting in response to a public commenter. Mr. John thanked all the staff involved in providing the information discussed and for their aid in the process of understanding and describing crime rates locally. Mr. John shared jail stats and read the following regarding the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program: “On September 11th, the first EMT class commenced with 15 students and is due to conclude in December. This class is the product of a partnership between CMC, DOER and Upstate (Medical) to bring an EMT class back to Tompkins County and address the overwhelming shortage of EMT’s.”. At the next meeting on November 16th, the Committee will discuss data disclosure, one of the many goals set with the resolution for reimagining public safety. Mr. John indicated the complications that would have to be understood to accurately reflect the information that is being shown. A resolution will be considered that will bring some information to the public with contextual information on data disclosure. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 21 Ms. Dawson commented on the Ithaca Police Department’s reporting numbers and asked what the County could do to be more transparent. Mr. John explained the collection of information and how it differs among the local police departments. It is his belief that the development of a common reporting system between local agencies needs to be created to receive a better picture of what is occurring in the County. Downtown Facilities Special Committee Mr. Brown, Chair, reported the Committee will meet again on November 14th and plans to discuss the timeline on the Center of Government and the space plan. Health and Human Services Committee Resolution No. 2023-243: Budget Adjustment - Grant Acceptance, Department of Social Services - Child Passenger Safety Grant (ID #11978) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Vice Chair SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded the Department of Social Services a $5,000 "Child Passenger Safety" grant to further Tompkins County's efforts to address the problem of incorrect usage and installation of child safety seats, and WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services will fully expend the amount of the grant before the end of the current fiscal year which started on January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, and WHEREAS, this grant is new to our department and the award was only recently approved, its value was not reflected in our Department's adopted budget for this year; now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment on his books for fiscal year 2023: Account Number Account Name Amount REVENUE 6010.43389 NYS: Other Public Safety $5,000 EXPENDITURE 6010.54400 Program Expense $5,000 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 22 Resolution No. 2023-244: Budget Adjustment - Terminal Pay - Tompkins County Office for the Aging (COFA) (ID #11948) The resolution was adopted by roll call vote. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Vice Chair SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Fiscal Coordinator of the Office for the Aging retires effective September 30th, 2023, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for reimbursement of terminal pay through the Contingent Fund, and WHEREAS, the County Administrator and Director of Finance approve the request from the Contingent Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriation for the fiscal year 2023: FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $ 21,716 TO: A6772.51000853 Fiscal Coordinator $ 15,135 A6772.58800 Fringes $ 6,581 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Health and Human Services Committee Report Mr. Klein, Chair, commented on the New York State Medical Aid in Dying Act. He has created a letter of support and circulated it to Legislators for signature. Once the final letter is created, it will be released to the public with the help of Mr. Recckio. The next Health and Human Services Committee meeting will be held on November 20th and the Committee will hear from Melissa Perry, Child Development Council, who will speak regarding child care issues in Tompkins County. * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 23 Minutes of Previous Meeting October 17, 2023 The minutes were accepted by roll call vote. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Deborah Dawson, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler October 30, 2023 The minutes were accepted by roll call vote. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Deborah Dawson, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Unfinished Business Mr. John reported that the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) met earlier in the day, where they approved a continuation of a tax abatement for an affordable housing project, Conifer Reality, on West Hill. The group also made changes to the local labor utilization policy for clarification purposes. Recess Ms. Black declared recess at 8:41 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m. Executive Session It was MOVED by Mr. Mezey, seconded by Dr. Pillar, and unanimously adopted by roll call vote, to enter into executive session in accordance with Article 7, Section 105 of the Public Officers Law for the discussions regarding the proposed, pending or current litigation; and the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property or the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. No action is expected to be taken following the executive session. An executive session was held at 8:50 p.m. It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Brooks, and unanimously adopted by a show Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Wednesday, November 8, 2023 24 of hands, to come out of executive session at 9:53 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:53 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Approved 12-05-2023 Tuesday, November 21, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present Randy Brown Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Susan Currie Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present Daniel Klein Vice Chair Present Anne Koreman Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Present Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Dr. Pillar read the proclamation, declaring the month of November as Native American Heritage Month in Tompkins County. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black announced an executive session would be held this evening in accordance with Article 7, Section 105 of the Public Officers Law for the discussion of the collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law and the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property of the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof Privilege of the Floor by the Public There were no members of the public present and no comments were submitted to be read. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 21, 2023 2 Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials Jorge DeFendini, Common Council member, announced there are two finalists for the City Manager position. The City of Ithaca is on schedule to have Common Council vote on a candidate at the next meeting. The Planning, Development, and Environmental Committee (PDEC) met recently regarding those in unsanctioned encampments. Mr. DeFendini said discussion will continue on this issue. The City of Ithaca is invested in working with the County and other stakeholders to address homelessness within the City. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Mr. Sigler congratulated the Lansing High School Women’s Volleyball team on their Class B State Championship title. Additionally, the Hall of Fame induction dinner for Lansing Central School will take place this weekend. Mr. Sigler also mentioned that Trent Thibault, Lansing Cross Country athlete, placed 40th in the State for Cross Country and he congratulated him on his efforts. Ms. Champion wished all a happy Thanksgiving. Mr. Brown reminded everyone that sixteen years ago, tomorrow, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Mr. Brown was living in Fort Worth, Texas at the time of the shooting and spoke of some significant times, events, and beliefs that President Kennedy held, including pushing for equal pay for women and his disbelief in participating in war among others. Ms. Dawson thanked Mr. Brown for mentioning President Kennedy and shared her experience working in the federal government in the same office as President Kennedy’s brother, Robert Kennedy. Mr. John attended an open house that Cayuga Medical held for their new facility. It is a beautiful, state-of-the-art addition to medical facilities in the area and Mr. John said it is worth going and seeing. He encouraged others to go take a tour. Ms. Koreman announced the Town of Ulysses and the Village of Trumansburg are hosting their annual Winter Fest on December 2nd. There is a full day of activities planned which include a choral group, horse drawn carriage rides, and more. She encouraged all to attend. Mr. Lane said today’s weather gives pause to think about the continued war in Ukraine and those that are suffering in the cold. He encouraged all to keep Ukraine in their prayers. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black wished the Ithaca Girls Hockey Team good luck at their upcoming competition on November 2nd. She read the following statement into the record: “Thanksgiving is always my favorite time of the year to look back at some of the lessons learned and our achievements. “As a Legislature, we’re all learning to prioritize together. The 14 of us are halfway through our Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 21, 2023 3 four-year terms and we all bring different backgrounds and passions for both problems and opportunities. What I continue to observe is that the majority of us find value in many of the same things: safe communities to raise our families, good paying jobs, a thriving economy, and a caring community that takes care of each other. “Over the past year, we’ve allocated millions of dollars through the community recovery fund, opioid settlement funds, and our annual budget process. We’ve made progress on a center of government building and provided input on a strategic plan that will guide us for many years to come. “These are all examples of this group prioritizing on behalf of our community. We may not all get exactly what we want as individuals, but I think we can be grateful for what it looks like when we set priorities together. “County staff continue to do an incredible job of carrying out the priorities that we set. They are the foundation and reason why we can serve our community with a customer-focused approach. “Thank you to our colleagues who have gone above and beyond to help solve problems and move initiatives forward. “Big efforts like our rapid EMS response program, launching the CARE team, the merger of public and mental health, merging our workforce development departments, and launching community resource hubs. That’s just a few but they are all monumental and will make a difference in our County. “We are required to deliver many of the services that our Departments offer, but in Tompkins County we have a proud tradition of going above and beyond to serve our community. “I recognize that it takes a lot of effort and sacrifice to be a public servant. I also recognize that we are lucky to have so many staff members who don’t hesitate to go above and beyond to inspire and carry out our priorities. “I continue to be in awe on a daily basis of our caring and dedicated staff. We are all thankful to have you and grateful you have chosen Tompkins County. “We don’t hit home runs every at bat and sometimes we even strike out and get it wrong, but we try to learn from our mistakes and have hundreds of people working with us who give their all every day. “This Thanksgiving I hope that we can all take a breath and acknowledge how hard the work can be, and how great the outcomes are. Again, thank you all for serving and enjoy time with family and loved ones this Thanksgiving.” Report by the County Administrator Ms. Holmes thanked the Legislature for their thoughtful approach to policy making and extended thanks to the dedicated County employees who make it all happen. She will be convening Department Heads from the various Downtown Facilities next week to discuss their placement within the proposed Center of Government. This will lead to Ms. Holmes making a recommendation on department placement to the Downtown Facilities Committee. Ms. Holmes provided an update on the Home Together: Tompkins initiative and said several Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 21, 2023 4 employees from County Administration will be participating in the event. Ms. Holmes wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Report by the County Attorney Ms. Mosher, Acting County Attorney, said the Department remains busy but the Department is running smoothly. Report by the Director of Finance Ms. Scarrott said there are currently 56 properties remaining in the foreclosure process, which is down from the 68 properties that were initially included in the process. She will be providing the cash and investment, casino revenue and sales tax reports at the next Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee meeting on December 11th. She wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. In response to Ms. Dawson, Ms. Mosher said there hasn’t been a change in the state law regarding foreclosure rulings. Ms. Mosher has been included on emails between other New York State County Attorneys but has not seen any additional change in the process. Mr. John thanked Ms. Scarrott for the information from the State regarding the foreclosure process and said that the County may be called into litigation on the matter. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda It was MOVED by Mr. Lane, seconded by Ms. Dawson, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands, to add to the agenda the resolution titled 'Appropriation from Contingent Fund to Move Electric Pole on 408 N. Tioga Street' (ID#12066). Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Lee Shurtleff, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Resolution No. 2023-245: To Amend Resolution No. 2023-006 of January 17, 2023 - Determination and Certification of County Clerk’s Allowance - Annual Expenses for Administering Mortgage Tax (ID #12006) WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 262 of the Tax Law, recording officers and treasurers are entitled to receive all their necessary expenses for purposes of administering mortgage taxes in their offices on approval and allowance by the New York State Tax Commission, and WHEREAS, the State Tax Commission, by resolution duly adopted July 1, 1946, did determine Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 21, 2023 5 that such mortgage tax expenses be approved at the amount certified to the State Tax Commission by County Board of Representatives [Tompkins County Legislature] provided it is a reasonable and necessary allowance for such expenses, and WHEREAS, the County Clerk has conducted a cost analysis and has recommended that the allowance for mortgage tax expenses be increased from $345,187 per annum to $369,320 per annum, and WHEREAS, in addition, the Finance Director has conducted a cost analysis and has recommended that the allowance for the treasurer’s expense for administering the mortgage tax be increased from $23,390 per annum to $24,326 per annum, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the sum of $369,320 per annum be, and the same hereby is, determined as a reasonable and necessary allowance of the Tompkins County Clerk, the recording officer of the County of Tompkins, for the hire of clerks and assistants and other expenses to assist in the administration of the mortgage recording tax law in her office, and that the sum of $24,326 per annum be, and the same hereby is, determined as a reasonable and necessary allowance of the Tompkins County Finance Director, to assist in the administration of the mortgage tax funds, and that said sum of $393,646 is hereby certified to the State Tax Commission as the reasonable and necessary allowance for such expenses, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby directed to send a certified copy of this resolution, with her original signature thereon, to the State Tax Commission, RESOLVED, further, That this resolution shall take effect immediately. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-246: Budget Adjustment - County Administration Website Software (ID #11989) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $15,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, in 2023, County Administration plans to contract with a website vendor to make some improvements to the existing content management structure to upgrade the Tompkins County website, and WHEREAS, to cover the funding in 2023, the County Administrator has approved a budget transfer from personnel services totaling $61,500 within the County Administration Budget, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment for fiscal year 2023, and Acct. Number Acct. Name: Amount Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 21, 2023 6 FROM: 1238.51000139 Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer $ 57,000 1230.51000 Regular Pay $ 4,500 TO: 1988.54425 Service Contracts $ 61,500 RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Department of Finance is authorized to make the necessary budgetary and accounting entries to effectuate the intent of this resolution. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-247: Budget Adjustment - County Administration Budget Software (ID #11987) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, budget adjustments exceeding $15,000 require Legislative approval, and WHEREAS, in 2022 the County entered a Contract with OpenGov for Budget Software, and WHEREAS, annual subscription billing for year one and two overlapped in 2023, and WHEREAS, the annual subscription for year one has been paid and year two is due in late 2023, and WHEREAS, to cover this overlap in 2023 the County Administrator has approved a budget transfer from personnel services totaling $87,613 within the County Administration Budget, therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment for fiscal year 2023, Acct. Number Acct. Name: Amount FROM: 1230.51000149 Budget Director $87,613 TO: 1230.52230 Computer Software $87,613 RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Department of Finance is authorized to make the necessary budgetary and accounting entries to effectuate the intent of this resolution. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-248: Resolution to Update the Administrative Policy Manual: Policy 01-55: Publication of County Data (ID #12025) WHEREAS, pursuant to Tompkins County Administrative Manual Policy 01-04, Legislative approval (a formal vote) is required for new policies or for changes to existing policy, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 21, 2023 7 WHEREAS, Policy 01-55: Publication of County Data, is a new policy addressing the publication of aggregate data by Tompkins County. The policy provides guidance for departments when preparing and publishing data, ensures a consistent user experience for accessing data, and increases the legibility of County-published data, and WHEREAS, the development of this policy was informed by County staff who are responsible for the analysis and/or publication of data on behalf of the County, WHEREAS, the policy above has been drafted by the respective responsible departments and further reviewed by County staff and Legislators, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That Policy 01-55 is hereby adopted in the Administrative Policy Manual. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-249: Correction of Errors (ID #12017) WHEREAS, it is important that official minutes and reports be accurately written, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Clerk of the Legislature be and hereby is authorized to correct any manifest errors in the 2024 minutes of the Legislature or in reports of any committees. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-250: Authorization to Participate in Various Contracts Let by Any Government Entity of the United States of America (ID #12038) WHEREAS, New York State General Municipal Law §103 has been amended to allow counties to utilize a contract let by the United States of America or any agency thereof, any state, or any other county or political subdivision or district therein for materials, equipment, supplies, or contract for services, and WHEREAS, the Finance Department may determine throughout the 2024 fiscal year that it would be in the County’s best interest to participate in another government agency’s contract, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That Tompkins County is hereby authorized to exercise the option to participate in any bid of the United States Government or its agencies, any state, or any other county or political subdivision or district for materials, equipment, supplies, or contract services as authorized by General Municipal Law §103, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator, or their designee, be and hereby is authorized to execute required contract documents. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 21, 2023 8 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-251: Authorization to Sign Drafts (Checks) - County Administrator (ID #12015) WHEREAS, it is necessary, annually, to authorize a Tompkins County official to sign all Tompkins County drafts (checks), now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That during 2024 the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized to sign all drafts of the County of Tompkins and to delegate this authority to the Finance Director, RESOLVED, further, That County Officials acting in their official capacity as custodians or other representatives of clients have authority to sign checks in furtherance of their fiduciary responsibilities. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-252: Authorization for Finance Director to Make Year-End Transfers, Appropriations, and Budget Adjustments as Required (ID #12014) WHEREAS, it is necessary, annually, to balance Tompkins County's financial books, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That during 2024, the County Finance Director be and hereby is authorized and directed to make year-end transfers, appropriations, and budget adjustments required to clear credit balances from the books at year’s end, RESOLVED, further, That any such additional entries made by the County Finance Director shall be reported back to the Tompkins County Legislature. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-253: Town and City Budgets and Printing of Tax Rates (ID #12009) WHEREAS, annually Tompkins County must keep a record of the adopted City and Town budgets and must, in accordance with the laws of New York State, levy and collect property taxes per those adopted budgets, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That, in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and with budgets adopted by the several town boards of the County of Tompkins now on file with the Clerk of the Legislature, there be levied upon and collected from the taxable property of the several towns of the County and the City of Ithaca the sums contained in those budgets, RESOLVED, further, That said summaries of the budgets of the several towns of the County and the City of Ithaca be printed in the 2023 Proceedings of the Tompkins County Legislature, Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 21, 2023 9 RESOLVED, further, That after the tax rates are ascertained for the various towns and the City of Ithaca, the Clerk shall print such rates in the 2023 Proceedings of the Legislature following the budgets of the several towns and City. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-254: Approving Completed Tax Rolls and Directing the Executing and Delivery of Warrants (ID #12008) WHEREAS, it is necessary annually to provide for property tax collection in Tompkins County to meet expenses and the cost of municipal governments in Tompkins County, and to direct that upon the tax rolls of the several towns and City, the several taxes will be extended, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the tax rolls be approved as completed and that there shall be extended and carried out upon the roll the amount to be levied against each parcel of real property shown thereon, RESOLVED, further, That there be annexed to each of said rolls a tax warrant prepared by the Director of Assessment as provided for in Section 4.00(b) of the Tompkins County Charter, that such warrants shall be the respective amounts theretofore authorized to be levied upon each of said rolls, that the several warrants be signed by the Chair and the Clerk of the Legislature under seal of the Legislature and by the Director of Assessment, and that said rolls with said warrants annexed are to be forthwith delivered to the respective collectors of the nine towns and City districts of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee met November 16th and had a discussion with Terry Carroll, Chief Sustainability Officer, regarding a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the discussion of placing solar on County property. Additionally, the Committee spent time reviewing the timeline for the Public Safety Building project as well. Resolution No. 2023-255: Appropriation from Contingent Fund to Move Electric Pole on 408 N. Tioga Street (ID #12066) Ms. Dawson proposed an amendment to provide updated accounting information in order to properly pay for this. This amendment was accepted as friendly. Mr. Mezey will not be supporting this resolution as he believes this is something the buyer should negotiate. He doesn’t see the need to continue to put taxpayer money into this property that the County is going to lose money on. Ms. Jayne confirmed that the buyer will be responsible to move telecommunications located on the pole, but the County will take on the costs related to moving the pole. Ms. Koreman has a family history with real estate transactions and she was a home inspector for years. The buyer should have to figure out what to do with the pole and doesn’t see the need for the Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 21, 2023 10 County to do it. Mr. John voiced his support for the resolution and believes this seems essential to make the property marketable. Mr. Mezey said that Historic Ithaca has said this is a marketable property the way it is and there are people interested. He asked for clarification on if the Legislature had voted on the property lines which are to be included in the sale of the property. Ms. Jayne said no surveys have been done and the property has not been split. This sale is based on the minimum allowed to remain compliant with the City. RESULT: ADOPTED [11 TO 3] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Rich John, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Michael Lane, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler NAYS: Travis Brooks, Anne Koreman, Greg Mezey WHEREAS, Tompkins County is working with a real estate agent to sell 408 N. Tioga Street, Ithaca NY, and WHEREAS, an electric pole that is in front of the north side of the property is impeding the ability for a buyer to build a driveway next to the home, and WHEREAS, to improve the marketability of 408 N. Tioga Street, it is recommended that this pole be moved, and WHEREAS, according to New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG), the work will cost roughly $9,500, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure and Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is directed to make the following budget appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023: FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $9,500 TO: A9576.54802 Contribution to Construction $9,500 FROM: HB1619.45031.16.19 Interfund (a) $9,500 TO: HB1619.59239.16.19 Construction Exp. $9,500 RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is directed to make any additional necessary budgetary and accounting entries to effectuate the intent of this resolution. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 21, 2023 11 Resolution No. 2023-256: Award of Contract - Airport Cleaning Services - Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ID #12047) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Finance Department advertised a Request for Proposals for a three-year contract, with an option to renew for an additional two one-year extensions, to provide cleaning services at the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, and WHEREAS, eight proposals were received and opened on November 7, 2023, and WHEREAS, the lowest responsible proposal and considered in the best interest of the airport was received from Retterer and Sons of Corning, New York, and WHEREAS, the cost of the contract, commencing on January 1, 2024, will be as follows: Year One $ 164,814 , now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the contract be awarded to Retterer and Sons of Corning, New York, and that the County Administrator, or their designee, be and hereby is authorized to execute said contract. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting and is scheduled to meeting next on December 7th. Resolution No. 2023-257: Advocating that the New York State Senate and Assembly Support the Bill to Allow for Online Publication of Public Notices (ID #12024) Ms. Champion said Mr. Recckio authored this resolution to address this issue, however, after speaking to Assemblymember Anna Kelles, the Bill identified in the resolution was determined to be not moving forward. Ms. Champion worked with Mr. Recckio to amend the resolution to support the initiative, even in the absence of the Bill in the New York State Senate and Assembly. Ms. Champion proposed an amended resolution which was considered friendly. She thanked Mr. Recckio for working on this and said it was good to have this information. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 21, 2023 12 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Tompkins County currently designates the Ithaca Journal as its official newspaper pursuant to the definition of a Newspaper currently set forth in NYS General Construction (GCN) Chapter 22, Article 2, and WHEREAS, small daily print newspapers across the United States and in New York State have seen significant reductions in staffing and capacity to cover local news events, leading to lower subscriber numbers, and a lower volume of locally-relevant stories and features, and WHEREAS, there is growing interest among Legislators and County staff to consider alternative options for official public notice that reach a wider audience, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Public Information Advisory Board published an opinion piece in October 2023 decrying the state of local news and advocating for policies at the local and state levels that support local media in a time of great change, and WHEREAS, the purpose of New York State Assembly Bill A02067 (same as NYS Senate bill S00125) is to allow online publication of public notices, and WHEREAS, such online publication must provide general interest news daily for a defined geographic location and must have been continuously published for at least one year prior to online notices, and WHEREAS, currently this body publishes notices in one local newspaper that meets the requirements of NYS General Construction (GCN) Charter 22, Article 2, and, such newspaper is limited in coverage and scope, but is the only such newspaper that meets the requirements of NYS law, and WHEREAS, research shows that most Americans consume news and information though media and online, and daily newspaper journals have decreased in readership, WHEREAS, these bills would permit this body to publish notices with other local newspapers with an online presence, increasing access to public information and supporting more local journalism, and WHEREAS, this body expresses its desire to increase access to public notice and important public information, which requires finding new ways to disseminate information in both print and digital formats, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Legislature supports NYS Assembly Bill A02067 (same as NYS Senate Bill S00125) and encourages the passage of this bill or similar legislation by the Assembly, Senate and subsequent signing by the Governor, Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 21, 2023 13 RESOLVED, further, That a copy of this resolution be sent to New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, NYS Senate Bill S00125 Sponsor New York State Senator Patrick Gallivan, NYS Assembly Bill A02067 Sponsor New York State Assemblymember Stephen Hawley, New York State Assemblymember Anna Kelles, New York State Senator Lea Webb, the New York State Association of Counties, the New York Conference of Mayors, Association of Towns of the State of New York, and Chair of the Tompkins County Public Information Advisory Board Larry Roberts. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-258: Designation of Newspaper (ID #12018) In response to Mr. Brown, Ms. Champion confirmed that the designated newspaper has to be a daily newspaper. Dr. Pillar proposed adding language stating the newspaper has to be a daily newspaper to the second WHEREAS statement. This was considered a friendly amendment. RESULT: ADOPTED [13 TO 1] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff NAYS: Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature must annually designate an official newspaper, and WHEREAS, this must be a daily newspaper and there is only one daily newspaper in Tompkins County, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the official newspaper for the County of Tompkins for the publication of all local laws, notices and other matters required by law to be published pursuant to Section 214 of County Law and Chapter 58 of the Tompkins County Code be designated from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, as follows: The Ithaca Journal, Ithaca, New York RESOLVED, further, That a copy of this resolution be filed with the Secretary of State. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Koreman, Chair, said the Committee met November 20th and received a report regarding the County’s Debris Management Plan. The Committee also received updates from the Department of Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 21, 2023 14 Planning and Sustainability, including information regarding a potential new solar project called Yellow Barn Solar, which will be on over 1,000 acres. Ms. Koreman has asked the Chief Sustainability Officer, Terry Carroll, to ask the Yellow Barn Solar project developers to come to a Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee meeting to present and give Committee members an opportunity to ask questions about the project. The next Committee meeting is December 18t and the January 2024 meeting has been rescheduled to January 17th due to County-observed holiday for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Dr. Pillar announced that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) Fish and Wildlife Board is seeking additional representatives from Tompkins County. In response to Mr. Lane, Ms. Koreman said Irene Weiser recently gave a presentation to the Climate and Sustainable Energy (CaSE) Board regarding the sequestering of fracking efforts for carbon dioxide (CO2). She will ask Ms. Weiser to present this information at an upcoming Committee meeting. Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the next Committee meeting is scheduled for December 4th. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Ms. Dawson, Chair, said the Committee met last week and passed many standard end of year resolutions. The Committee also discussed and passed a resolution regarding the fund balance policy. This policy will be reviewed by the Government Operations Committee in early December and will go to the full Legislature thereafter. Resolution No. 2023-259: Delegating to the Finance Director of the County of Tompkins, New York, the Power to Authorize the Issuance of and to Sell $10,000,000 Revenue Anticipation Notes of Said County in Anticipation of Receipt of State Aid During the Fiscal Year of Said County Commencing January 1, 2024 (ID #12039) In response to Mr. Brown, Ms. Scarrott said this resolution is passed annually in the event that the State holds up State Aid and the County can no longer make necessary payments including payroll and there is a need for cash flow. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Rich John, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, it is prudent to allow for the possible issuance of revenue anticipation notes should there be a cash-flow problem resulting from delays in State Aid during 2024, now therefore be it Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 21, 2023 15 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, by the Legislature of the County of Tompkins, New York as follows: Section 1. The power to authorize the issuance of and to sell $10,000,000 revenue anticipation notes of the County of Tompkins, New York, including renewals thereof, in anticipation of the receipt of State Aid due said County during the fiscal year of said County commencing January 1, 2024, is hereby delegated to the Finance Director, the chief fiscal officer of said County. Such notes shall be of such terms, form, and contents, and shall be sold in such manner as may be determined by the Finance Director, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, said the Committee will meet on November 29th and will be reviewing 2023 goals. Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee met on November 16th and received a presentation from the Department of Whole Health on efforts to track overdose deaths in the community. The Committee also had a robust discussion regarding the rapid medical response program and passed a resolution regarding data disclosure as part of the Reimagining Public Safety efforts. The next Committee meeting has been rescheduled to December 14th. The Jail population is currently at 65 with 1 board out. Downtown Facilities Special Committee Mr. Brown, Chair, said the Committee met on November 14th and reviewed the Program and Space Utilization Study from 2022. The County Administrator will be making a determination of which County Departments will be integrated into the proposed Center of Government Building. The Committee discussed geothermal options for the new building with the County’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Terry Carroll. The County may be able to receive grants for the geothermal process. The next Committee meeting is scheduled for December 12th. Additionally, Mr. Brown said one member of the public was present and expressed concerns over the building of a new County building. Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the Committee met on November 20th and received a presentation from Melissa Perry from Child Development Council. Ms. Perry discussed the state of childcare in Tompkins County and shared information about the Community Childcare Growth Initiative from Cornell University, which will provide start-up money and other assistance for new childcare businesses in the County, particularly for the youngest age group needing care which is the 0-5 age group. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 21, 2023 16 The next Committee meeting is December 18th. Mr. Klein announced that the January 2024 Committee meeting has been rescheduled to January 17th due to the County’s observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Housing and Economic Development Committee Mr. Mezey, Chair, said the next Committee meeting is scheduled for December 6th, which is after the next Legislature meeting. Resolution No. 2023-260: Scheduling a Public Hearing for New York State (NYS) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Award #1144ME978-21, Microenterprise Grant Program (ID #12021) In response to Mr. Lane, Mr. Mezey said this is its own microenterprise grant specifically targeting microenterprises for start-up and support. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Greg Mezey, Member SECONDER: Anne Koreman, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Community Renewal’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is an important source of funding to address community development objectives in the County, and WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Community Renewal CDBG Program, which awarded the County a grant in 2021 to develop the Tompkins County Microenterprise Program, requires that a public hearing be held during the grant administration of an award, and WHEREAS, the public hearing would provide an opportunity for public comment and input on the effectiveness of the grant administration of the Tompkins County Microenterprise Program, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the public hearing on the grant administration of the Tompkins County Microenterprise Program, funded by the New York State CDBG Program, be held at the County Legislature meeting scheduled for December 19, 2023, RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is authorized to place proper notice of this public hearing in the official newspaper of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 21, 2023 17 Resolution No. 2023-236: Authorize the County Administrator to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce for the operation of the Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) (ID #11730) RESULT: POSTPONED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/5/2023 5:30 PM MOVER: Greg Mezey, Member SECONDER: Deborah Dawson, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, in the contemporary economy, local government plays a significant role in supporting tourism development and destination marketing, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has a long-standing partnership with the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce for the operation of the Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), which is the designated Tourism Promotion Agency for the County, and WHEREAS, the current agreement between the County and the Chamber of Commerce for the CVB services expires on December 31, 2023, and WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization whose board includes representatives of the business community, higher education, local government, and the tourism industry, and WHEREAS, the County and the Chamber of Commerce have negotiated a new agreement for the CVB services for a term of five years, and WHEREAS, the CVB maintained high levels of performance on behalf of the County as demonstrated through its quarterly and annual reports, and WHEREAS, the CVB supports tourism development through the operation of two visitor centers, the publication of a visitor guide, conference and meeting sales, and the promotion of our destination to prospective travelers, and WHEREAS, the County has revised the agreement to bring it up into compliance with current policies, and WHEREAS, the new agreement outlines the roles and responsibilities of both parties, the payment schedule for the entire term of the agreement, the allowed uses of funds, the reporting process, the process for creating and modifying the CVB work program, and the insurance requirements, and WHEREAS, all funding for this activity will be provided through the Hotel Room Occupancy Tax, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, November 21, 2023 18 WHEREAS, the new agreement has been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney and the Tourism Program Director, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the Legislature hereby authorizes the County Administrator to enter into a 5-year successor agreement dated January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2028, to implement said recommendations. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Individual Member-Filed Resolutions There were no individual member-filed resolutions. Recess Ms. Black declared recess at 6:47 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. Executive Session It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Brooks, and unanimously accepted by a show of hands, to enter into executive session in accordance with Article 7, Section 105 of the Public Officers Law for the discussion of the collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law and the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property of the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. No action is expected to be taken following the executive session. An executive session was held at 7:00 p.m. It was MOVED by Ms. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Brooks, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands, to come out of executive session at 8:10 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Accepted 12-19-2023 Tuesday, December 5, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present Randy Brown Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Susan Currie Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present Daniel Klein Vice Chair Present Anne Koreman Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Excused Veronica Pillar Member Present Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Excused Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black announced that there would not be an executive session this evening. Privilege of the Floor by the Public Robert Lynch, Town of Enfield resident, spoke in opposition of the resolution entitled A Resolution in Support of Negotiating a Memorandum of Understanding Between Tompkins County and Municipalities Within the County for a Pilot Rapid Medical Response System, citing the towns inabilities to afford the program. Zach Winn, City of Ithaca resident, spoke about an incident that occurred in the encampment earlier in the day resulting in a death. He spoke of the continued incidents that occur there and the garbage that is building up. He asked the Legislature if they have consulted with the City of Ithaca regarding the encampments and asked the Legislature to take action. Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials George McGonigal, Common Council member, said the last Common Council meeting of the year will take place December 6, 2023. Common Council will vote to authorize a memorandum of understanding for a City/County Crisis Alternative Response (CARE) team. He listed some of the Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 5, 2023 2 individuals who would be a part of the team. Common Council will also vote for it’s first City Manager, which will be Deb Mohlenhoff. They will vote on the first permanent Police Chief in two years, establishing a City of Ithaca Ethics Advisory Board, and to cooperate with the County to share the settlement funds from the opioid lawsuits. Mr. McGonigal discussed membership of this Board. Additionally, Common Council may vote on a portion of the encampment policy that is designed to be ready by spring of next year to include showers, toilets, and access to services. Ms. Black thanked Mr. McGonigal on behalf of the Legislature. In addition, she thanked him for his years of service and dedication to the community. She will miss him. Mr. McGonigal thanked Legislature for their support. Ms. Koreman thanked Mr. McGonigal for his service and dedication to public service. She offered for him to attend future meetings and keep in contact. Mr. John thanked Mr. McGonigal for his service and the good news for the forming of an Ethics Advisory Board. Mr. John asked who makes the appointments to the Ethics Advisory Board. Mr. McGonigal doesn’t know the answer but believes the individuals will be approved by Common Council. Robert Lynch, Town of Enfield Councilperson, said the Town is having some growing pains in terms of the Fire District. The Town is holding an election on December 12th for all five Fire District representatives with staggered terms. There are 10 candidates running for appointment and he encouraged all Enfield residents to vote. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Mr. Brown announced the recent passing of Dan Winch, former Legislator in his District. He shared personal information regarding the former Legislator and the relationship he had created with him. Mr. Lane thanked Mr. Brown for mentioning Mr. Winch’s passing. Mr. Lane served with Mr. Winch and shared memories of their time together on the Legislature. Dr. Pillar shared information regarding recent events attended over the last few weeks and shared experiences and knowledge gained from those. Mr. John attended the homelessness summit and said it reminded him of a webinar he attended in September of how Utica, New York, has addressed refugees in their population. He shared his beliefs for the County in regard to being able to take on refugees in the Community. Ms. Black has been in touch with the Governor’s office and confirmed that the County has two families who are being housed in the community. These families do not want to be in the public but they are working on obtaining their working papers and citizenship. Additionally, the Governor’s office confirmed that job training is happening for the refugees in New York City but working papers are not able to be obtained for four to six months due to federal regulations. Ms. Dawson thanked Mr. John for the comments regarding refugees. The real problem is the Federal Government as they are not willing to lift restrictions for these individuals to be able work. Eventually, these individuals will be able to contribute to the workforce but not for months. She and her colleagues should be lobbying the Federal Government for change because, eventually, the County and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 5, 2023 3 New York State are going to be destinations of choice for climate migration. Ms. Koreman shared her experience from the Home Together: Tompkins Summit. Additionally, she shared that she has a sister-in-law who immigrated from Mexico and believes more needs to be done for immigration services and moving the process along. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black read the following statement into the record: “I want to thank the staff and Legislators who attended the Home Together Tompkins Summit last week, and to the Human Services Coalition and the Continuum of Care for organizing the event. By all accounts it was a successful event and I’m glad that the County was in attendance. We still have a lot of work to do to address the problem of homelessness in our community but the insights from the summit are already helping staff and Legislators to roll up our sleeves.” Ms. Black will be attending the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) Board meeting in Albany on December 6th. She will provide information on the meeting thereafter. The Ithaca High School Ice Hockey teams play this evening and Ms. Black wished them luck. There were no Chair's appointments. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda Mr. John asked to withdraw the resolution entitled A Resolution in Support of Negotiating a Memorandum of Understanding Between Tompkins County and Municipalities Within the County for a Pilot Rapid Medical Response System (ID#12055). Ms. Black agreed to withdraw the resolution. It was MOVED by Mr. John, seconded by Mr. Lane, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands by members present, to add a resolution titled Making a Negative Determination of Environmental Significance in Relation to Resolution No. 270 of 2023: Authorizing Acquisition of 3.086 acres of land for the Purpose of Maintaining the Tucker Road Department of Emergency Response 911 Center Tower Site' (ID#12089) to the agenda. It was MOVED by Mr. John, seconded by Mr. Lane, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands by members present, to add a resolution titled 'Authorizing the Acquisition of 3.086 acres of land for the Purpose of Maintaining the Tucker Road Department of Emergency Response 911 Center Tower Site' (ID#12088) to the agenda. Report by the County Administrator Ms. Holmes said the “red house” at 408 N. Tioga Street is officially listed with a realtor and the County is accepting offers through December 15th. The new Blue Collar labor contract was recently agreed to. A resolution will be brought forward to the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee next week. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 5, 2023 4 Additionally, Ms. Holmes said the Department will be hosting two strategic planning sessions with Department Heads on December 7th and December 8th. Report by the County Attorney Ms. Mosher, Acting County Attorney, said the Department is busy. There are quite a few litigation matters that have needed a significant amount of attention, she has an appeal that needs to be completed and is due back to Albany by the end of December, and there are quite a few family court cases ongoing. Due to the workload the office currently has, she encouraged Department Heads to wait for information from the Department if possible. Report by the Director of Finance Ms. Scarrott said there are currently 56 properties remaining in the foreclosure process. She encouraged all Legislators to reach out to their constituents if they have anyone on the foreclosure list to try to pay as additional fees are incurred after January 15th . She will be providing updates on casino revenues, sales tax, and cash and investment reports to the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee next week. Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Lee Shurtleff, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Pillar, Shurtleff EXCUSED: Mezey, Sigler Advisory Board Appointment (ID # 12032) Board of Health Christina Moylan - At-large representative; term expires December 31, 2029 Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District Shawn Bossard, At-Large Member, term expires December 31, 2026 Resolution No. 2023-261: Date of 2024 Organizational Meeting (ID #11964) WHEREAS, the Rules of the Legislature require the organizational meeting be held on or before January 8 of each year, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That in accordance with Section 151 of County Law, the organizational meeting of the Tompkins County Legislature shall be held in the Legislative Chambers of the Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Building, Ithaca, New York on Tuesday, January 2, 2023, at 5:30 o’clock in the evening thereof. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 5, 2023 5 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-262: Award of Contract - Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management Engineering Services (ID #12060) WHEREAS, the Department of Finance-Division of Purchasing has duly advertised for statements of qualifications for engineering services for the Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management, and WHEREAS, two (2) statements of qualification were received and publicly opened on Monday, October 23rd, 2023, and WHEREAS, after vendor interviews and careful review of received statements of qualification, it was determined that the services provided by Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. (B&L), having offices at 443 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool, NY 13088, are in the best interest of the County, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the contract for engineering assistance with compliance, reporting, permitting, sampling, oversight, and other miscellaneous technical tasks related to the Tompkins County Recycling and Solid Waste Center. The Professional Engineering Firm will work directly with the Director of Recycling and Materials Management and designees, for the contract term beginning on January 1st, 2024 through December 31st, 2026, after which time the County retains the option for renewal for three (3) additional one-year terms which shall be executed in the form of a written contract amendment, RESOLVED, further, That the funds are available in the Department of Recycling and Materials Management budget, Operating Account No. 8163.54442 and Capital Project “RSWC Upgrades 2021-2025”, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or their designee be authorized to execute this contract on behalf of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II - 27 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-263: Accept 2023-2024 New York State Department of Criminal Justice (DCJS) Discovery Grant (ID #12010) WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Criminal Justice (DCJS) has awarded Tompkins County a $251,483 grant for 2023-2024, to implement the Criminal Justice Discovery Reform Funding Plan, and WHEREAS, the goal of the initiative is to provide support to local law enforcement agencies with expenses related to implementation of the discovery and bail reforms that took effect January 1, 2020, and WHEREAS, the grant funding is already included in the 2024 budget, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Budget, Capital and Personnel Committees, That the Finance Director is authorized to accept said funds to support the District Attorney, Sheriff's Office, and Department of Emergency Response 2024 Budgeted expenses, Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 5, 2023 6 RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Department of Finance is authorized to make the necessary budgetary and accounting entries to effectuate the intent of this resolution. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-264: Recommendation of Adoption of 2024 Countywide Shared Services Plan (ID #12027) WHEREAS, the New York State Countywide Shared Services Initiative (CWSSI) generates property tax savings by enabling collaboration between local governments across the state, and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of State offers grant programs to incentivize and aid local government efficiencies through shared services, and WHEREAS, in order to qualify for financial incentives, Tompkins County is required to convene a Shared Services Panel comprised of municipal chief elected officials and develop a draft plan outlining new initiatives that demonstrate significant property tax savings to be submitted to the State by December 31, 2023, and WHEREAS, to meet the critical need to support the existing system of paid and volunteer Emergency Medical Services in Tompkins County, the Shared Services Panel has identified the pilot Countywide Rapid Medical Response program for inclusion in the draft 2024 Plan, and WHEREAS, the Shared Services Panel met three times and conducted four public hearings on the draft 2024 Plan throughout the County, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed the draft 2024 Plan and provided feedback, and WHEREAS, the amended 2024 County budget includes $232,000 in target funding and $232,000 in one-time contingency funding to support staffing for the pilot Countywide Rapid Medical Response program and $54,000 in one-time funding for vehicles and supplies for the program, and WHEREAS, New York State CWSSI funds would be used to defray the costs of the Countywide Rapid Medical Response program in 2024 while a future funding model is determined for program sustainability, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee and the Public Safety Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature endorses the 2024 Countywide Shared Services Plan submitted by the Shared Services Panel, and recommends formal adoption of the Plan by the Shared Services Panel before the December 31st deadline established by New York State. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-265: Budget Adjustment - Tompkins County Office for the Aging (ID #11998) Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 5, 2023 7 WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, Section 4.02 budget adjustments for increases in revenues and expenditures exceeding $15,000 are subject to approval by County Legislature when an appropriation account and revenue account are increased, and WHEREAS, the subcontractor, Nutrition for the Elderly in Tompkins County, Inc. hereafter known as Foodnet Meals on Wheels has identified the need for kitchen equipment and a new delivery vehicle, to effectively serve our senior nutrition program clients, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Office for the Aging hereafter referred as “COFA” has been designated as a recipient of ARPA Funding from the New York State Office for the Aging, and WHEREAS, the source is the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, hereafter referred as “ARPA”, and WHEREAS, COFA is requesting grant acceptance and adjustments to the 2023 budget to allow for expenses relating to ARPA, and WHEREAS, the ARPA funding is in the amount of $64,993.34, and WHEREAS, the funding will be used to provide Foodnet with the ability to purchase these needed items, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following adjustments on the County books: Office for the Aging Budget Adjustments Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount REVENUE: A6769.44772 Federal Revenue $64,993.34 EXPENDITURE: A6769.54491 Subcontracts $64,993.34 SEQR ACTION: TYPE 11-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-266: Resolution to Update the Administrative Policy Manual: Policy 01-54: Center for History & Culture Tenant and Lease Policy (ID #12005) WHEREAS, pursuant to Tompkins County Administrative Manual Policy 01-04, Legislative approval (a formal vote) is required for new policies or for changes to existing policy, and WHEREAS, Policy 01-54: Center for History & Culture Tenant and Lease Policy is a new policy which outlines definitions, policies and procedures to provide guidance when making tenant selection for occupancy at the Center for History & Culture, and WHEREAS, this policy has been reviewed by the respective responsible departments and further reviewed by County staff and Legislators, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure and Government Operations Committees, That the changes to Policy 01-54 are hereby adopted in the Administrative Policy Manual. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 5, 2023 8 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-267: Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) for the Exclusive Right to Develop a Feasibility Assessment of the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport for the Purpose of Developing a Clean Energy Project (ID #12050) WHEREAS, the New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act ("CLCPA") requires the establishment of programs requiring that a minimum of 70% of statewide electric generation be produced by renewable energy systems by 2030, and WHEREAS, in furtherance of the CLCPA targets, the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act ("Act") seeks to ensure that new renewable energy facilities can be sited in a timely and cost-effective manner while considering interests of local communities and minimizing adverse environmental impacts, and WHEREAS, the Act recognizes public policy will be served by (a) making "Build-Ready" sites available to clean energy developers for the construction and operation of renewable energy facilities, and (b) incentivizing the re-use or adaptation of sites with existing or abandoned commercial or industrial uses for these facilities, and WHEREAS, the Act defines a "Build-Ready Site" as one for which the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has secured permits, property interests, agreements and/or other authorizations necessary to offer such site for further development, construction and operation of a renewable energy facility, and WHEREAS, the Act authorizes NYSERDA to encourage the siting and development of renewable energy facilities through the identification and assessment of sites that appear suitable for "Build-Ready" development and, as appropriate, to negotiate and enter into agreements with site owners to secure property rights, and to obtain permits and other authorizations required to facilitate further development and operation of a renewable energy facility by a clean energy developer, and WHEREAS, in the 2016 Tompkins County Energy Roadmap it was stated that moving from grid- supplied electricity generated outside of Tompkins to local renewable generation was a critical goal to achieving the County’s greenhouse gas emissions target, and WHEREAS, energy storage is a critical component of the CLCPA and can enhance resiliency for the local energy grid and provide for greater adoption of renewables, and WHEREAS, NYSERDA has approached Tompkins County with regards to the “Property” at 1 Culligan Dr. Ithaca, NY 14850 consisting of eleven tax parcels and totaling 361 acres that contain buildings, a runway, wetlands, and buffer areas, to be examined as a possible “Build-Ready” site for an energy storage project with the potential for solar photovoltaic renewable energy (“Project”), and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 5, 2023 9 WHEREAS, NYSERDA has asked Tompkins County to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide NYSERDA with the exclusive ability to conduct a project feasibility assessment on those parcels of the Property owned by the County and to facilitate further cooperation and assessment of the Property for potential use as a Build-Ready site, and WHEREAS, NYSERDA has contacted the Federal Aviation Administration, who regulates and monitors the airport, to confirm that the airport may be suitable for clean energy projects, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature authorizes the County Administrator or their designee to execute any agreements with NYSERDA to implement the MOU granting NYSERDA the exclusive right to develop a feasibility assessment of the Property for the purpose of developing a clean energy project. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-27 * * * * * * * * * Government Operations Committee Ms. Champion, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting on December 7th. She discussed agenda topics and said the Committee will be discussing the year-end report for Legislators travel and training. Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Koreman, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The next meeting is December 18th. The agenda is not set yet but she has been working with Irene Weiser to have her present regarding the potential new fracking of carbon dioxide. Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the Committee met yesterday. Everything is going really well and the Committee discussed how to interpret contracts and how to determine accounting on the contracts. Going forward, the Committee will only schedule meetings twice a year as recommended by the MRB Group and more often if deemed necessary. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Ms. Dawson, Chair, said the Committee will be meeting December 11th. Ms. Scarrott will be discussing and presenting reports regarding cash and investments, sales tax, and casino revenues. Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, said the Committee met last week and reviewed 2023 goals. The next meeting will be January 24, 2024. Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for December 14th. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 5, 2023 10 Mr. John reported the Jail population is 64 with 2 board outs. Resolution No. 2023-268: Reimagining Public Safety, Requiring Data Disclosure on Arrests, Prosecutions, and Case Outcomes (ID #11852) Mr. Brown agrees that data is really important and commended the various departments for doing a great job collecting it. It is good for public to see the information and it shows the County is doing a good job and following through. Ms. Koreman thanked all who have spent the time working on this initiative. This is just the beginning, as the County is trying to be transparent and give the public more information. She is happy the County is doing this. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff EXCUSED: Greg Mezey, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, on March 31, 2021 the Tompkins County Legislature accepted the “Public Safety, Reimagined” report, which ratified several plans to address the particular needs of the communities served by local police agencies and promote community engagement to foster trust, fairness, and legitimacy, and to address any racial bias and disproportionate policing of communities of color, with a directive to respond to New York State Executive Order 203, and WHEREAS, one such plan ratified by Tompkins County would require public disclosure of District Attorney and Assigned Counsel Office statistics on a quarterly and annual basis, and WHEREAS, the report states that “In order for residents to make informed decisions, they need to have access to and understand the data that will elucidate (make clear) the role of law enforcement. This is a challenge for many governments and City/County leaders have an expressed commitment to addressing these challenges. One way to build trust and transparency in the decision-making process is open understandable data that is vital to engage residents as partners,” and WHERAS, a working group including Tompkins County staff, Community Justice Center staff, and community members, facilitated by Tompkins County Administration convened between September 2022 and May 2023, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County invited ideas from the public, as well as members of the working group, and scored each idea on a rubric indicating how well each idea met the goals outlined under the Reimagining Public Safety initiative, ultimately deciding on several sets of data to be published by the County, and WHEREAS, the District Attorney and Assigned Counsel have agreed to presenting each data Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 5, 2023 11 point with race as an indicator when possible, reflecting a central tenet of Reimagining Public Safety, and WHEREAS, the following list of datasets are being recommended by the working group for ongoing publication by the County: · Tracking Arrests (Dashboards should contextualize arrests alongside the total number of officer interactions with the community) o Cases by county of offender’s residence o Cases by location of incident o Initiation of Arrests o Tracking Repeat vs First-time Offenders o Pre-Sentencing Data by Systemic Indicators · Tracking Prosecutions o Monitor the Number of people in Tompkins County Jail o Pre-trial Release and Detention o Tracking Legal Representation (Retained vs Assigned Counsel) · Tracking Case Outcomes o Mental Health and Drug Treatment Court Participation Rates (Alternatives to Incarceration) o Case outcomes of Domestic Violence incidents when available, and WHEREAS, any data analyzed and published in service of this plan would be anonymized so that individual names and associated data are not published, and WHEREAS, the Community Justice Center and Tompkins County departments have convened to discuss how data may be presented and the limitations with different datasets, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That the aforementioned data be published by Tompkins County on a monthly basis as data is available, and RESOLVED, further, That Tompkins County staff publish the data on a transparent, publicly available website platform and make printouts available upon request at the District Attorney and Assigned Counsel offices. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-269: Making a Negative Determination of Environmental Significance in Relation to Resolution No. 270 of 2023: Authorizing Acquisition of 3.086 acres of land for the Purpose of Maintaining the Tucker Road Department of Emergency Response 911 Center Tower Site (ID #12089) Mr. Shurtleff disclosed that he was heavily involved in the acquisition of this property and the initial lease during his time as Director, Department of Emergency Response. He is happy to see this happening. Mr. John said this is one of the properties the County maintains for the emergency communications systems. This is an important part of the County’s network and is happy to have the opportunity to buy this parcel instead of continuing leasing it. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 5, 2023 12 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff EXCUSED: Greg Mezey, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 270 of 2023 the County authorizes the acquisition of 3.086 acres of land, located on Tucker Road, Enfield, New York (between Aiken Road and Iradell Road), for the purpose of maintaining the existing Tucker Road Department of Emergency Response 911 Center Tower Site, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Legislature has reviewed and accepted as adequate the Environmental Assessment Form with respect to this action, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, That Resolution No. 270 of 2023 is an Unlisted Action, RESOLVED, further, That the Legislature hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance in regard to Resolution No. 270 of 2023. SEQR ACTION: Short EAF on file with the Clerk of the Legislature * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-270: Authorizing the Acquisition of 3.086 acres of land for the Purpose of Maintaining the Tucker Road Department of Emergency Response 911 Center Tower Site (ID #12088) Mr. Klein said this purchase will save the County $46,000 over the next 12 years or so. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Anne Koreman, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff EXCUSED: Greg Mezey, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Department of Emergency Response has been leasing property, located on Tucker Road, Enfield, New York, from the John William Kenney Revocable Trust Agreement since 2009, and WHEREAS, the parcel of land leased is the location of the “Tucker Road” Tompkins County Department of Emergency Response 911 Tower Site, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 5, 2023 13 WHEREAS, the current rent is $7,935.00, annually, to increase to $8,625.00 in 2026, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has paid $95,565.00, since the lease was originated in 2009, and WHEREAS, John William Kenney Revocable Trust Agreement sold the Tucker Road land to New York Lands & Lake, LLC, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has negotiated a sale price of $30,000 for 3.086 acres of land to maintain the use of the land for a 911 tower, and WHEREAS, the Director of Assessment has reviewed the purchase amount and has determined that buying out the lease at $30,000 would save the county approximately $46,000 in terms of today’s dollars over the remaining life of the existing lease (through 2035), and WHEREAS, there is no plan to further develop this property and it will remain the site for the currently operational 911 tower, and WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 269 of 2023 the Legislature has made a negative determination of environmental significance for this action, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the County Legislature authorizes the County Administrator to execute all documents necessary for the purchase of the property on Tucker Road in Enfield (3.086 acres) located in the Town of Enfield, reputedly owned by New York Lands & Lake, LLC, for $30,000 and an additional $4,285 in fees, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to make the purchase using the following account number: FROM: A Fund 9576.42796 Appropriated fund balance Emerg Comm R&R $34,285 A Fund 9576.54802 Contribution to Construction $34,285 TO: HI Fund3405.45031 34.05 Interfund A $34,285 HI Fund3405.59239 34.05 Construction Expense $34,285 SEQR ACTION: Unlisted (Short EAF on file with the Clerk of the Legislature) * * * * * * * * * Downtown Facilities Special Committee Mr. Brown, Chair, said the Committee hasn't met since the last Legislature meeting. The next meeting is December 12th where County Administration will put forth their proposed plan for departmental locations within a new Center of Government. Health and Human Services Committee Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 5, 2023 14 Mr. Klein, Chair, said the next Committee meeting is December 18th. The Committee will receive a presentation from the Whole Health Department regarding Community Health Workers and will receive an update on the opioid settlement money the County received. Housing and Economic Development Committee Mr. Brooks, Vice Chair, said the Committee is meeting December 6th. He highlighted some of the agenda topics and thanked all who were involved for putting on the homelessness summit. Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee has not met since the last Legislature meeting. The next meeting is December 14th. Resolution No. 2023-271: Authorizing a Two-Year Extension to the Air Service Board - Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ID #11053) In response to Mr. Brown, Ms. Noble was not aware this could be made a permanent advisory board opportunity. Mr. Lane said the bylaws and a discussion surrounding this could be added to a future Committee meeting agenda for review. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Rich John, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff EXCUSED: Greg Mezey, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Air Service Task Force (ASTF) was established in 1998 by the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and Tompkins County Area Development as a result of community concern over diminishing air service at the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, and WHEREAS, due to the continuing concern over the volatility of the airline industry and the financial plight of the airport's principal tenant, US Airways, the County Legislature, by Resolution No. 80 dated April 20, 2004, did establish a Charge for the ASTF that was designed to review the operational and financial condition of the airport and improve air service, and WHEREAS, in January 2005, the Chair of the County Legislature established a seven-person Air Service Committee (ASC) to focus more keenly on completing the ASTF's Charge and assist airport management with stabilizing the airport's future, and WHEREAS, after a number of notable successes, it was deemed desirable that a more permanent group be established to work closely with airport administration in the ever-changing aviation climate, and WHEREAS, through Resolution No. 281 of December 20, 2005, the County Legislature established an Air Service Board (ASB) for a three-year period, ending on December 31, 2008, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 5, 2023 15 WHEREAS, because the ASB was very successful in helping airport administration with business and air service development, marketing, public relations, airline negotiations, and community relations, the term of the ASB was extended for an additional period of five years until December 31, 2013, via resolution and then extended by resolution 2013-21 for a ten-year period, until December 31, 2023, and WHEREAS, it is considered desirable to continue to have the expertise of the ASB to assist airport administration in dealing with the issues encountered in providing air service to the community, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the term of the Air Service Board be and hereby is extended for a period of two years, until December 31, 2025, and RESOLVED, further, That the ASB Bylaws will be reviewed and updated based on the current Tompkins County Advisory Board Policy, and a review of the needs of airport administration, as outlined by an upcoming strategic/business plan designed to improve community representation will take place in 2024. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-272: Resolution to Appropriate Additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for Bridge NY 6 Culvert Capital Project in 2023 (ID #12023) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Lee Shurtleff, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff EXCUSED: Greg Mezey, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, in 2021 Resolution 2021-190 was adopted to commit $1,724,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Bridge NY 6 Culvert Capital Project, and WHEREAS, the Bridge NY 6 Culvert Capital Project is nearing completion and an additional $34,700 has been spent for Right of Way payments, and WHEREAS, funds have been certified by the Director of Finance to be available as unspent appropriations totaling $34,700 from American Rescue Plan Funds, and WHEREAS, according to Treasury Department requirements are that ARPA revenue must be budgeted and received in the General Fund (A fund), now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel, and the Facilities and Infrastructure Committees, That the Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to make the following adjustments to the 2023 Budget: Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 5, 2023 16 Budget Appropriations General Fund (A) Increase: Account Description Amount 9576-44089 Other Federal Aid $ 34,700 9576-54802 Contribution to Construct $ 34,700 Highway Facilities & Projects Capital Fund (HZ) Increase: Account Description Amount 5340-45031-53.40 Interfund (A) $ 34,700 5340-59239-53.40 Construction Expense $ 34,700 RESOLVED, further, That the Tompkins County Department of Finance is authorized to make the necessary budgetary and accounting entries to effectuate the intent of this resolution. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-273: Affirming Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC) Recommendation to Increase the ITCTC Staff Director's Salary (ID #12053) Mr. Klein asked to verify that this is not Tompkins County taxpayer money. Ms. Holmes confirmed that this money comes from the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) funding. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff EXCUSED: Greg Mezey, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Tompkins County entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC) on September 30, 1992 agreeing that: “…..staff will be hosted by Tompkins County as an administrative rather than a reporting arrangement…… staff is selected by the Council [with] staffing plan, staff qualifications and salary schedule established by the Council” , and WHEREAS, expenses for the ITCTC, including all salaries and fringes, are paid through a federal grant program, and WHEREAS, Board Resolution No. 99 of 1993 “Clarification of Employment Status - Position of Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council Planning Director” stated the following: Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 5, 2023 17 “…the position of Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council Planning Director shall be entitled to the terms and conditions of employment established by this [County] Board for management employees unless otherwise recommended by the Council and established by this [County] Board of Representatives” , and WHEREAS, on March 14, 2000, the Director’s salary was modified by ITCTC resolution 2000-01 above the management salary range with the stipulation that the Host Agency, Tompkins County, execute the necessary administrative procedures to implement this modification, and WHEREAS, on February 5, 2002, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives passed Resolution No. 6 Affirming Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC) recommendation to establish the ITCTC Planning Director's salary above the salary range, and WHEREAS, on September 18, 2023, the ITCTC Administrative Oversight Committee conducted an annual performance review of the Staff Director and, based upon that review, recommended that a 3% increase in the salary of the incumbent be granted, and WHEREAS, on November 21, 2023, the ITCTC Policy Committee passed Resolution 2023-08 to adjust the salary of the Staff Director, effective January 1, 2024, by 3.0%, and WHEREAS, in keeping with the County’s requirement that salaries established above the salary range be authorized exclusively by resolution, and to establish or affirm recommendations made by ITCTC that are contrary to the terms and conditions of employment for management staff, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature affirm the 3.0 percent increase of the salary for the Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council Planning Director to a total of $106,421, effective January 1, 2024, as approved by the Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-274: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Terminal Pay - Transportation Planning Division (ID #12036) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Susan Currie, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff EXCUSED: Greg Mezey, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, in the Transportation Planning Division, one Chief Transportation Planner retired on August 30, 2023, at a total cost of $17,634.08 for terminal pay, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 5, 2023 18 WHEREAS, the retired Chief Transportation Planner had accumulated $26,416.81 in sick leave, which is eligible to cover the cost of the retiree’s health insurance costs, and WHEREAS, such payments are subject to the County’s current fringe rate of 44.17%, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Fiscal Policy, Administrative Policy 05-02, Section 4.03(A)(1) allows departments to be reimbursed for terminal pay from the Contingent Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure and the Budget, Capital and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to appropriate from the Contingent Fund a total of $63,508.16 to be transferred to the Transportation Planning Division 2023 budget accounts as outlined below to reimburse this department for their terminal pay related expenses: FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $63,508.16 TO: A5631.51000171 Chief Tran Planner $17,634.08 A5631.51000 Regular Pay $26,416.81 A5631.58800 Fringes $19,457.27 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes of Previous Meeting November 8, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Anne Koreman, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Pillar, Shurtleff EXCUSED: Greg Mezey, Michael Sigler November 21, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Anne Koreman, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Pillar, Shurtleff EXCUSED: Greg Mezey, Michael Sigler Unfinished Business Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 5, 2023 19 Resolution No. 2023-236: Authorize the County Administrator to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce for the operation of the Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) (ID #11730) It was MOVED by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. Brown, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands by members present, to put the resolution back on the table for discussion. A brief discussion followed, and Ms. Black confirmed the memorandum of understanding is still being negotiated. RESULT: POSTPONED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/19/2023 5:30 PM MOVER: Travis Brooks, Member SECONDER: Veronica Pillar, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff EXCUSED: Greg Mezey, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, in the contemporary economy, local government plays a significant role in supporting tourism development and destination marketing, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has a long-standing partnership with the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce for the operation of the Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), which is the designated Tourism Promotion Agency for the County, and WHEREAS, the current agreement between the County and the Chamber of Commerce for the CVB services expires on December 31, 2023, and WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization whose board includes representatives of the business community, higher education, local government, and the tourism industry, and WHEREAS, the County and the Chamber of Commerce have negotiated a new agreement for the CVB services for a term of five years, and WHEREAS, the CVB maintained high levels of performance on behalf of the County as demonstrated through its quarterly and annual reports, and WHEREAS, the CVB supports tourism development through the operation of two visitor centers, the publication of a visitor guide, conference and meeting sales, and the promotion of our destination to prospective travelers, and WHEREAS, the County has revised the agreement to bring it up into compliance with current policies, and WHEREAS, the new agreement outlines the roles and responsibilities of both parties, the Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 5, 2023 20 payment schedule for the entire term of the agreement, the allowed uses of funds, the reporting process, the process for creating and modifying the CVB work program, and the insurance requirements, and WHEREAS, all funding for this activity will be provided through the Hotel Room Occupancy Tax, and WHEREAS, the new agreement has been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney and the Tourism Program Director, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the Legislature hereby authorizes the County Administrator to enter into a 5-year successor agreement dated January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2028, to implement said recommendations. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m. Tompkins County Legislature Regular Meeting Minutes – Accepted 01-02-2024 Tuesday, December 19, 2023 5:30 PM Legislature Chambers 1 Public Hearing Scheduling a Public Hearing for New York State (NYS) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Award #1144ME978-21, Microenterprise Grant Program Ms. Black opened the public hearing at 5:30 p.m. She asked if anyone would like to speak during the public hearing. Jennifer Tavares, Lansing resident and President of Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce, expressed her gratitude to the County for the partnership they’ve created with this grant. Hearing no one else who wished to speak, Ms. Black closed the public hearing at 5:32 p.m. Call to Order Ms. Black, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Members and guests participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call of Members Attendee Name Title Status Shawna Black Chair Present Travis Brooks Member Present Randy Brown Member Present Amanda Champion Member Present Susan Currie Member Present Deborah Dawson Member Present Rich John Member Present Daniel Klein Vice Chair Present Anne Koreman Member Present Michael Lane Member Present Greg Mezey Member Present Veronica Pillar Member Present Lee Shurtleff Member Present Michael Sigler Member Present Presentation of Proclamations, Petitions, Communications, and Notices Ms. Black announced the Lansing Volleyball Day proclamation included in the agenda packet will be delayed until the January 16th, 2024, meeting. Mr. Klein read the proclamation honoring Frank Proto for his many years of service in relation to transportation in Tompkins County. Mr. Proto accepted the proclamation and thanked the Legislature for Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 2 this honor. RESULT: ANNOUNCED Announcements of Executive Sessions and Reordering of Business Ms. Black announced there would an executive session this evening in accordance with Article 7, Section 105 of the Public Officers Law for the purposes of discussions regarding proposed, pending or current litigation; collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law; the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation; and two matters concerning the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property or the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. Privilege of the Floor by the Public James Beaumont, Co-chair of the Development Disabilities Subcommittee, spoke of a housing crisis for those with disabilities in the area primarily due to staff retention issues. He advocated for the County to explore options on how to address these issues to allow those who need these services to stay in the community they have grown up in. Doug Levine, Executive Director of State Theater, spoke in support of the new contract with the Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau as they are largely responsible for the out-of-county visitors received at the State Theater. Ruth Yarrow, Human Rights Commissioner, spoke about a resolution the Commission recently passed in support of Gaza/Israel that the Commission hopes the Legislature will consider at their next meeting. Ms. Black confirmed the Legislature has received the resolution. Privilege of the Floor by Municipal Officials There were no municipal officials present. Privilege of the Floor by Legislators Mr. Brown announced that he and Ms. Koreman recently attended the Enfield Volunteer Fire Company’s annual banquet. He said it was well put together with a presentation detailing various trainings the volunteers have participated in. Mr. Shurtleff shared events which happened throughout his day resulting in the interaction with nine different County employees. Every one of the interactions were extremely pleasant and professional. He asked Ms. Holmes to extend appreciation to the various employees and departments for their great work. Ms. Champion read the following statement into the record: Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 3 "Today Governor Hochul signed a bill to create a task force to look at New York’s history of slavery and the racism and discrimination that has and continues to impact Black people. The task force will study and consider what reparations can be made by the State of NY. We don’t know what they’ll come back with, or what financial restitution might look like. But I am really glad that the state is taking this first step. “I believe it’s important for us to remember that this country was built on the backs of slaves. I also believe it’s important for us to admit that this land we sit on was taken from the native people who lived here before settlers came. “It can be hard to acknowledge that the systems we have in place stem from these terrible parts of our history. It can be hard to accept that we white people have benefitted from these things and that we continue to benefit from them. But I, personally, acknowledge these things and I’m sorry for my complicity in them. I look forward to a time when reparations can be made, and all people can begin to heal from these painful wounds." Ms. Koreman thanked Ms. Champion for recognizing what Governor Hochul has initiated. She also thanked the Enfield Volunteer Fire Company for the annual banquet. They estimated their volunteer staff has saved the community about $500,000 through their services. Mr. Sigler shared events which he participated in over the weekend and spoke of the mural that is currently being painted in an alleyway. This mural has been organized through the Community Justice Center has put together as part of the reimagining public safety plan. Dr. Pillar thanked the members of the public for the information they shared this evening. Additionally, Dr. Pillar recently attended a documentary screening called “It’s Basic” at Cinemapolis regarding an initiative for guaranteed income and shared information regarding that. Chair's Report and Chair's Appointments Ms. Black read the following statement into the record: “Tonight is my last Chair’s report and I want to give a sincere thank you to everyone in this room. Thank you to the 13 Legislators who show up at Committees, advisory boards, and Legislature meetings ready to make a difference and represent your constituents. I appreciate your willingness to volunteer and to have hard conversations. I’ve also noticed something that is very rare amongst a group of political elected bodies: the value of compromise. I continue to be impressed at the way we navigate forward for the betterment of our community. “Thank you to the Clerks that keep our Legislature on track and moving ahead. Katrina, you have been my ride or die and I want to thank you for your support. I also want to thank our team in Administration. Lisa has been an incredible Administrator who presents honest and timely information so that we can make the best decisions. Norma and Bridgette are always available and work hard to support our County goals and priorities. “This year we added Lorrie, our Director of Finance, who provides us with top notch financial information and helps us secure the fiscal success of our County. We have also added Charlene to our Administrative team to serve as our Chief Equity and Diversity Officer. Her expertise has helped spark Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 4 conversations that will help us grow in the future. “Thank you to Holly for stepping in and filling in as our County Attorney. We are hopeful 2024 will bring us a successful recruiting effort and we can fully staff your office. Merry Christmas. “One person that has helped me on more than one occasion, and I can’t sing his praises enough, is Dominick. Dominick helps me when I can’t find the right words and he’s always prepared to help his colleagues at a minute’s notice. Thank you, Dominick. “I could go department by department and thank the hundreds of people who make Tompkins County great. Each one of you has a special place and I hope you know how appreciated you are. “This was another year full of many accomplishments across the entire organization. Thank you to my colleagues who have trusted me to be your leader over the past two years. This has been the ultimate honor of my life and truly an experience I will never forget. “I look forward to Lisa’s year in review presentation in January celebrating all of our departments and their work. Sometimes it feels like there’s so much going on in our community that it’s hard to keep it all together but I am grateful for our staff who are working in so many areas to take the lead and keep the Legislature informed so that we can make the best decisions. “I also want to acknowledge the hundreds of community members who provided public comments to the Legislature and County staff this year. Community members have provided valuable insights both here in Chambers and in other forums like our strategic planning process. We also have many community members that volunteer their time to be part of our advisory boards. Their feedback is invaluable and an essential part of our decision making. I believe our County is better off when we hear from members of the public and weigh different opinions and lived experiences. “I’m looking forward to 2024, with new energy and opportunities for Tompkins County and I hope it will be a year where we don’t shy away from challenges, no matter how big they are. I hope that we continue as being innovative and forward-thinking problem solvers. “In closing, it has been my absolute pleasure to serve as your Chair this year. I’ve truly felt lucky to preside over these meetings - no matter how long they are, yes even this meeting - and to keep the work of the County moving forward. Thank you all and Happy Holidays.” Special Topical Presentation and/or Discussion Rapid Medical Response Program Update Mr. Stitley and Mr. Milliman shared a presentation regarding the Rapid Medical Response 2-Year Pilot Program. They shared information regarding EMS service by transport agency, emergency medical dispatch codes and their meanings, response times by municipality, and cost sharing models. Legislators and County staff participated in a discussion regarding calculating response times, EMS services shared across all municipalities, and cost sharing models. * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 5 Resolution No. 2023-275: A Resolution in Support of Negotiating a Memorandum of Understanding Between Tompkins County and Municipalities Within the County for a Pilot Rapid Medical Response System (ID #12055) It was MOVED by Mr. John, seconded by Mr. Lane, to amend the resolution to reflect the following changes: • Add to the fifth WHEREAS “…private companies, and further wishes to allocate the financial burdens and system benefits of the PRMR to County residents on a fair basis;” • Add to the seventh WHEREAS “…response system, and to fairly allocate a portion of the cost to those residents who will receive the benefit,..” • Add to the final RESOLVED “…Memorandum of Understanding as a condition of continuing the PRMR in the 2025 budget year.” Mr. John provided his reasoning for making the amendments to the resolution. He said this initiative allows the County to drastically improve emergency response times throughout the community and allows the County to collaborate with municipalities to ensure that residents are getting the emergency services they need. Mr. Sigler spoke about the statements Mr. John is proposing that were added back to the resolution after being removed at the Public Safety Committee, citing the inability to allocate cost sharing based on fairness. Dr. Pillar agreed with Mr. Sigler’s statement and shared their opinion on how fairness could be viewed differently. Following additional discussion, it was MOVED by Ms. Koreman, seconded by Dr. Pillar, to amend the amendment by changing the seventh WHEREAS to read “…response system, and to fairly allocate a portion of the cost, it is necessary…” Additional discussion regarding the amendment to the amendment ensued. Ms. Koreman WITHDREW THE MOTION to amend the amendment and proposed a new amendment to the amendment. It was MOVED by Ms. Koreman, seconded by Mr. Brooks, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands to amend the amendment for the seventh WHEREAS to read “…emergency response system, and to fairly distribute the cost…” AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT PASSED. Mr. Mezey offered an amendment to the final RESOLVE statement to read “…shall approve the a Memorandum of Understanding…” This was accepted as a friendly amendment. A vote on the amendment to the resolution, including the amendment to the amendment, resulted in a unanimous vote by a show of hands. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 6 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Veronica Pillar, Member SECONDER: Greg Mezey, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Tompkins County relies upon local emergency responders to provide emergency medical services, consisting of a combination of volunteer and paid EMT and Paramedic personnel operating within public and private first responder and ambulance services, and WHEREAS, Through the above-described collaborative efforts, Tompkins County has maintained emergency response services to residents throughout the whole County, however, as is occurring across New York State and the nation, increasing challenges are arising related to response times and overall system resilience, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Department of Emergency Response has proposed a pilot program to allow the creation of a County operated Pilot Rapid Medical Response (the “PRMR”) capability, consisting of three PRMR vehicles staffed with EMTs and operating during the weekday daytime hours, in order to provide enhanced coverage when volunteer services are most strained, and WHEREAS, the purpose of engaging in this pilot program would be to enhance the current emergency response capacity and resilience, evaluate performance, and if successful, to work towards a more formal and sustainable long-term structure of emergency medical services for the County residents, and WHEREAS, at the same time, the County does not wish to merely replace the existing emergency medical services, through coincident reductions in funding or even elimination of existing services by other County municipalities or private companies, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County is in the process of submitting a New York State shared services grant application that would fund the costs of the RMR pilot. Unfortunately, because of the grant cycle, the County will not know if the grant has been approved until sometime within the 2024 year. Because of the importance of these emergency services, the Tompkins County Legislature wishes to launch the PRMR without waiting to receive a grant decision, and has placed half of the first year estimated cost of the PRMR into the County 2024 Budget as a County-wide expense, and WHEREAS, in order to ensure overall enhancement of the emergency response system, it is necessary to negotiate and enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with all of the involved parties, with a goal of reaching agreement on an operating structure and funding commitments that will allow the PRMR to continue beyond this pilot phase, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Legislature directs the County Administrator to invite County municipalities and private emergency service companies to meet and determine the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding for the PRMR program, including determination of service level commitments and the allocation of the remaining one half of the estimated 2024 operating cost of the PRMR, Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 7 RESOLVED, further, That County Administrator shall report back the results of that negotiation, and the Legislature shall approve the Memorandum of Understanding. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * NYSEG and RG&E Rate Case: Outcome and Lessons Learned (ID #12134) Hailley Delisle, Sustainability Coordinator, shared a presentation regarding the NYSEG and RG&E Rate Case and the outcomes and lessons learned. Ms. Delisle and Mr. Carroll both became parties to the rate case to learn more about how this will affect the County and its residents. Mr. Mezey stated an average person making a living wage within Tompkins County will have to work about an extra week’s worth of hours to pay the increase in rates for electric and gas. In response to Mr. Brown, Ms. Delisle confirmed that members of the Public Service Commission are all appointed members. Ms. Koreman thanked Ms. Delisle and Mr. Carroll for the presentation and encouraged Legislators to become members to the rate cases in the future to keep informed on happenings. Mr. Sigler asked what the drivers are for the increases and Ms. Delisle cannot disclose this information but did say that the last rate case had begun when COVID hit but that was put on hold due to the pandemic. RESULT: COMPLETED * * * * * * * * * Report by the County Administrator Ms. Holmes said the Department has begun White Collar contract negotiations and will continue these negotiations through January. Ms. Holmes wished everyone happy holidays. Report by the County Attorney Ms. Mosher, Acting County Attorney, said the Department continues to be busy with litigation and Family Court matters. She hopes to have a Paralegal Aide position posted tomorrow. This position would help alleviate workload for others in the office. Report by the Director of Finance Mr. Braman, Deputy Finance Director, said the Department is very busy with year end items. He attended at kickoff meeting today with Insero for the kick off of the 2023 Audit. Resolutions Added to and Withdrawn from the Agenda Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 8 There were no resolutions added to or withdrawn from the agenda. Consent Agenda RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Travis Brooks, Member SECONDER: Deborah Dawson, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Advisory Board Appointments (ID # 12067) Public Information Advisory Board Paul Boyer, Member, term expires December 31, 2024 Carol Kammen, Member, term expires December 31, 2025 Advisory Board on Indigent Representation Suzanne V. Reine, Esq, Member, term expires December 31, 2026 Hillview Road Landfill Citizens Advisory Committee Brian Caldwell, At-Large Member, term expires December 31, 2027 Air Service Board Melissa Marchese, Ithaca College Representative, term expires December 31, 2026 Community Mental Health Services Board Howard Reid, Member, term expires December 31, 2026 Sheila McEnery, Member, term expires December 31, 2027 Larry Roberts, Member, term expires December 31, 2027 Janette Lynch, Member, term expires December 31, 2027 Community Mental Health Services - Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee Khaki Wunderlich, Community Services Board Member Representative, term expires December 31, 2027 Community Mental Health Services - Mental Health Subcommittee Benjamin Komor, Consumer Representative, term expires December 31, 2024 Susan Tabrizi, Community Member Representative, term expires December 31, 2027 Larry Roberts, Consumer Representative, term expires December 31, 2027 Community Mental Health Services - Substance Abuse Subcommittee Noah Valdez, Community Member, term expires December 31, 2024 Human Rights Commission Ana C. Ortiz, Member, term expires December 31, 2025 Environmental Management Council Cait Darfler, Village of Trumansburg Representative, term expires December 31, 2025 Marc Devokaitis, At-Large Member, term expires December 31, 2025 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 9 Water Resources Council Becky Sims, Municipal Government Representative, term expires December 31, 2025 Brett Hayhurst, At-Large Representative, term expires December 31, 2025 Cynthia Brock, Recreation Representative, term expires December 31, 2025 Jenna DeRario, Cornell Cooperative Extension Representative, term expires December 31, 2026 Kristen Hychka, Municipal Government Representative, term expires December 31, 2026 C. Elizabeth Cameron, Environmental Health Representative, term expires December 31, 2026 Linda Wagenet, At-Large Representative, term expires December 31, 2026 Stephanie Redmond, At-Large Representative, term expires December 31, 2026 Shawn Bossard, Agriculture Representative, term expires December 31, 2026 Resolution No. 2023-276: Acceptance of the Tompkins Priority Trails Strategy 2023 Update (ID #12124) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability and the Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation County (ITCTC), working with the Tompkins County Parks and Trails Network, updated the 2014 Tompkins Priority Trails Strategy, and WHEREAS, the updated Strategy seeks to develop and sustain trails that will move the County significantly towards a cohesive, destination-quality trail network providing linkages to local recreation, employment, services, and transit in Tompkins County, and WHEREAS, the updated Strategy identifies 27 specific near-term actions that can be taken collectively by municipalities, Tompkins County, New York State, trails advocates, property owners, conservation groups, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders, and WHEREAS, a policy in the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan is to “foster the expansion of a countywide trail network,” and WHEREAS, through its Long-Range Transportation Plan, ITCTC supports implementation of the County’s multi-use trail network, and WHEREAS, the County’s acceptance of this Strategy demonstrates its support for the key actions and priorities described in the Tompkins Priority Trails Strategy but does not commit the County to specific future funding or action, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the Tompkins County Legislature accepts the Tompkins Priority Trails Strategy 2023 Update. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-27 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-277: Award of Bid – 2023 Recycling and Solid Waste Cener Infrastructure Upgrade Project - American Rescue Plan Act - Recycling and Materials Management Department (ID #12131) Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 10 WHEREAS, the Department of Finance-Division of Purchasing has duly advertised and received construction bids for renovations to the Recycling and Solid Waste Center (RSWC) for remodeling the employee breakroom, public restrooms, and employee locker rooms; concrete repairs to facility push walls and tipping floor areas; and replacement of office HVAC equipment, and WHEREAS, two bids were received for general contracting and one bid each for mechanical, plumbing, and electric upgrades at the Tompkins County RSWC, and WHEREAS, all bids were received, publicly opened and reviewed Tuesday, December 5, 2023, and WHEREAS, Streeter Associates, Inc., of Elmira, New York, was found to be the lowest responsible bidder for Contract No. 1 - General Construction with a bid of $486,000, and WHEREAS, sole bids were received as follows: · Kimble, Inc., of Elmira, NY for Contract No. 2 - Mechanical Construction with a bid of $96,600 · Kimble, Inc, of Elmira, NY for Contract No. 3 - Plumbing Construction with a bid of $104,400 · Matco Electric Corporation, of Vestal, NY for Contract No. 4 - Electrical Construction with a bid of $54,400 ,now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the following bids be awarded: · Contract No. 1 - General Construction be awarded to Streeter Associates, Inc., as the lowest responsible bidder with a bid of $486,000 · Contract No. 2 - Mechanical Construction be awarded to Kimble, Inc., as the sole bidder with a bid of $96,600, · Contract No. 3 - Plumbing Construction be awarded to Kimble, Inc., as the sole bidder with a bid of $104,400, · Contract No. 4 - Electrical Construction be awarded to Matco Electric Corporation, as the sole bidder with a bid of $54,400, RESOLVED, further, That funds are available in the Capital Budget 81.60 8101.59239, RESOLVED, further, That the County Administrator or his designee be authorized to execute this bid on behalf of the County and contract with Streeter Associates, Inc., Kimble, Inc., and Matco Electric Corporation. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-1 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-278: Authorizing 2024 Payments for Tompkins Cortland Community College Operating Budget (ID #11966) WHEREAS, this Legislature has by Resolution No. 188 of 2023, approved the 2023-2024 Operating Budget for the Tompkins Cortland Community College and appropriated the necessary funds Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 11 to pay Tompkins County’s proportionate share of the operating budget of said college, and WHEREAS, to accommodate Tompkins Cortland Community College's fiscal year and cash-flow needs, it is important that Tompkins County's share be paid during the first half of the calendar year, and WHEREAS, $155,000 was approved by the Legislature to support Tompkins County's share of the Capital Program Sponsor Counties local match to finance capital improvements, and WHEREAS, $126,000 was approved by the Legislature to support Network Support and Software Licensing, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized and directed, pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law of the State of New York and within the authorization provided by this Legislature, to pay Tompkins Cortland Community College an amount up to but not to exceed Tompkins County’s budgeted share of the operating costs of said college for the fiscal year 2024 in the first accounts-payable processing cycle following the dates below and in the following amounts: January 1, 2024 (Operating) $756,846.75 January 1, 2024 (Capital Program) $155,000.00 January 1, 2024 (Network Support & Software Licensing) $126,000.00 March 1, 2024 (Operating) $756,846.75 May 1, 2024 (Operating) $756,846.75 July 1, 2024 (Operating) $756,846.75 Total $3,308,387.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-279: Resolution to Adopt a Voluntary Benefits Program (ID #12103) WHEREAS, voluntary benefits are services or products offered by employers, at discounted group rates, to supplement group health insurance and employer provided benefits packages, and WHERAS, voluntary benefits play a crucial role in supporting employee well-being by addressing additional physical, financial and emotional health, and WHEREAS, by enhancing the overall benefits package, employers can attract and retain employees, becoming more competitive in the job market, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County wishes to work with Benefit Design Services Corporation (BDS) to act as broker to formalize a program to offer voluntary benefits in the areas of Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity for all eligible employees, and WHEREAS voluntary benefit options will be made available to employees for purchase with no direct cost to the County, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 12 Tompkins County hereby approves the offering of voluntary benefits to all eligible employees, RESOLVED, further, That the Department of Human Resources be authorized to enter into a contract as required or necessary for the adoption, implementation, and maintenance of a Voluntary Benefits program on behalf of the County. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-280: Budget Adjustment - Tompkins County Office for the Aging - Foodnet Meals on Wheels (ID #12115) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, SECTION 4.02 budget adjustments for increases in revenues and expenditures exceeding $15,000 are subject to approval by County Legislature when an appropriation account and revenue account are increased, and WHEREAS, the State of New York through the New York State Office for the Aging, hereafter referred to as “NYSOFA” has increased funding for its Wellness in Nutrition Program hereafter referred to WIN, and WHEREAS, WIN is targeted towards meeting the nutritional needs of adults age 60 and over, and WHEREAS, the subcontractor designated by the County to provide various nutritional services to these individuals is Foodnet Meals on Wheels, and WHEREAS, the $16,333 increase will enable Foodnet to cover additional personnel and meal expenses, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following adjustments on the County books: Acct. Number Acct. Name: Amount REVENUE: A6774.43803 Programs for Aging $16,333.00 EXPENDITURE: A6774.54491 Subcontractors $16,333.00 ; along with any necessary budgetary and accounting entries to effectuate the intent of this resolution. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-281: Budget Adjustment - Tompkins County Office for the Aging - Expanded In-Home Services (ID #12114) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, Section 4.02 budget adjustments for increases in revenues and expenditures exceeding $15,000 are subject to approval by the County Legislature when an appropriation account and revenue account are increased, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 13 WHEREAS, the State of New York through the New York State Office for the Aging, hereafter referred to as “NYSOFA” has increased funding for its Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program hereafter referred to EISEP, and WHEREAS, EISEP is targeted towards providing in-home support and care needs of adults age 60 and over, and WHEREAS, the $40,220 increase will enable COFA to cover personnel, fringe and program expenses, as well as, increase the amount of funding to subcontractors, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Tompkins County Department of Finance is authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment: Acct. Number Acct. Name: Amount REVENUE: A6780.43803 State Revenue $40,220.00 EXPENDITURE: A6780.51000 Salary Expense $6,970.00 A6780.58800 Fringe Expense $3,030.00 A6780.54491 Subcontracts $30,220.00 ; along with any necessary budgetary and accounting entries to effectuate the intent of this resolution. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-282: Budget Adjustment - Tompkins County Office for the Aging - Foodnet Meals on Wheels (ID #12116) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, SECTION 4.02 budget adjustments for increases in revenues and expenditures exceeding $15,000 are subject to approval by County Legislature when an appropriation account and revenue account are increased, and WHEREAS, the State of New York through the New York State Office for the Aging, hereafter referred to as “NYSOFA” has increased funding for its Title IIIC Home Delivered Meal and Congregate Meal Programs hereafter referred to IIIC, and WHEREAS, IIIC is targeted towards meeting the nutritional needs of adults age 60 and over, and WHEREAS, the subcontractor designated by the County to provide various nutritional services to these individuals is Foodnet Meals on Wheels, and WHEREAS, the $21,134 increase will enable Foodnet to cover additional personnel and meal expenses, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Tompkins County Department of Finance is authorized and directed to make the following budget Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 14 adjustment: Acct. Number Acct. Name: Amount REVENUE: A6776.44772 Federal Revenue $21,134.00 EXPENDITURE: A6776.54491 Subcontracts $21,134.00 ; along with any necessary budgetary and accounting entries to effectuate the intent of this resolution. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-283: Budget Adjustment - Tompkins County Office for the Aging - NYConnects (ID #12117) WHEREAS, pursuant to Administrative Manual Policy 05-02, SECTION 4.02 budget adjustments for increases in revenues and expenditures exceeding $15,000 are subject to approval by County Legislature when an appropriation account and revenue account are increased, and WHEREAS, the State of New York through the New York State Office for the Aging, hereafter referred to as “NYSOFA” has increased funding for its NYConnects Program hereafter referred to NYConnects, and WHEREAS, NYConnects is targeted towards information, referral, and counseling for needs of adults age 60 and over, and WHEREAS, the $28,885 increase will enable COFA to cover personnel and fringe expenses, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services Committee, That the Tompkins County Department of Finance is authorized and directed to make the following budget adjustment: Acct. Number Acct. Name: Amount REVENUE: A6780.43803 State Revenue $28,885.00 EXPENDITURE: A6797.51000 Salary Expense $20,132.00 A6797.58800 Fringe Expense $8,753.00 ; along with any necessary budgetary and accounting entries to effectuate the intent of this resolution. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 15 Resolution No. 2023-284: Authorizing a Lease Extension with the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration through September 30, 2042, for the Air Traffic Control Tower - Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ID #12107) WHEREAS, the Government has a continuing requirement for this air navigational aid for the benefit of the general flying public, and WHEREAS, the request to extend the lease with the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration for the Air Traffic Control Tower - with the County of Tompkins/Ithaca Tompkins International Airport through September 30, 2042, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That a lease extending through September 30, 2042, be and hereby is approved and that the County Administrator, or their designee, be and hereby is authorized to execute said lease extension. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-285: Airline Contracts - Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ID #12133) WHEREAS, there are two airlines that currently operate out of the airport, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, and WHEREAS, the Airport, with the assistance of Ricondo & Associates, the County Attorney, the County Risk Manager, and the airport have been working with said airline partners to put together an airline agreement, not only for the current airline partners, but for any new airline that begins operating out of ITH, and WHEREAS, the agreement has been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney's Office and the Risk Management Office, meeting the required insurance and other items, and WHEREAS, said agreement shall be for a three-year period with the option to renew for two additional one year periods, and WHEREAS, the agreement shall be from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, with the option, if mutually agreeable, to extend through December 31, 2027, and December 31, 2028, and WHEREAS, the agreement between the County of Tompkins, Ithaca Tompkins International Airport and Delta Air Lines AND the agreement between the County of Tompkins, Ithaca Tompkins International Airport and United Airlines are approved, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the County Administrator be and hereby is authorized to sign agreements with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, with options to renew for two, one-year terms through December 31, 2028. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 16 Resolution No. 2023-286: Terminal Paid Parking - Contract Extension - Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ID #12078) WHEREAS, the current Parking Management contract, held by Premium Parking expires January 8, 2024, and WHEREAS, a request is being made to extend the current contract by up to six months, to June 30, 2024, with the option to extend through December 31, 2024, to allow the airport to look at other options and opportunities, and WHEREAS, allow this contract to be reviewed within our airport business/strategic plan, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the County Administrator, or their designee, be and hereby is authorized to sign any necessary agreements for the contract extension with Premium Parking. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-287: Resolution to Update the Administrative Policy Manual: Policy 01-56: Donated Goods and Services (ID #12065) WHEREAS, pursuant to Tompkins County Administrative Manual Policy 01-04, Legislative approval (a formal vote) is required for new policies or for changes to existing policy, and WHEREAS, Policy 01-56: Donated Goods and Services is a new policy which outlines definitions, policies, and procedures to establish clear guidelines for the giving of goods or services from individuals and/or entities within the community to the County, and WHEREAS, the policies above has been reviewed by the respective responsible departments and further reviewed by County staff and Legislators, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the addition of Policy 01-56 is hereby adopted in the Administrative Policy Manual. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-288: Absentee Ballot Pre-Paid Postage Grant Acceptance (ID #12063) WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Elections has been notified of additional Absentee Ballot Pre-Paid Postage grant funding in the amount of $26,391.26 from the New York State Board of Elections to reimburse actual expenses related to pre-paid postage for absentee ballots, envelopes and associated supplies and materials through the end of 2023, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the grant in the amount of $26,391.26 from the New York State Board of Elections Absentee Pre-Paid Postage Grant Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 17 be accepted and that the County Administrator or designee execute all contracts related to this award, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is authorized and directed to make the following adjustments to the books for fiscal year 2023: Budget Adjustment Revenue: 1451.43089 Other State Aid $26,391.26 Appropriation: 1451.54452 Postage $26,391.26 ; along with any necessary budgetary and accounting entries to effectuate the intent of this resolution. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-289: Adoption of Apportionment of Taxes for 2024 (ID #12096) WHEREAS, the report of equalization rates and totals (footings) of assessment rolls has been prepared and approved by the Assessment Director, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the report of the Director of Assessment be accepted and adopted, and the valuation of real property and franchise be based on the 2023 final assessed values for the purposes of general tax levied against the several tax districts of the County and that the values determined therein be set forth as the basis for such general and highway tax levies for the year 2024, RESOLVED, further, That the several amounts therein listed for State tax and County tax for general County purposes for 2024 be apportioned among, assessed against, levied upon, and collected from taxable property of the several towns and City liable therefore. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-290: Returned School Taxes (ID #12095) WHEREAS, Article 13 of the Real Property Tax Law authorizes school district tax collectors to submit by November 15th a listing of unpaid taxes to the County Treasurer for enforcement, and WHEREAS, the County guarantees the school districts payment of the unpaid taxes by April 1 of the year following the return, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Director of Assessment of the County be and hereby is authorized and directed to add to the respective 2024 tax rolls the amounts of the uncollected school taxes that remain unpaid and that have not heretofore been relevied on town tax rolls and that have been returned by the collectors of the various districts, exclusive of the Ithaca City School District, to the County Finance Director, and that said returned school taxes be reassessed and relevied on town tax rolls as they are returned, and that said school taxes returned in 2023 be reassessed and relevied upon the lots and parcels so returned with 12.0 % annual interest in addition thereto. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 18 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-291: Returned Village Taxes (ID #12093) WHEREAS, Article 14 of the Real Property Tax Law authorizes village tax collectors to return to the County Treasurer a listing of unpaid taxes for enforcement, and WHEREAS, the Villages of Cayuga Heights, Dryden, Freeville, Groton, Lansing, and Trumansburg have accordingly submitted their unpaid taxes to the County for enforcement, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the Director of Assessment of the County be and hereby is authorized and directed to add to the respective 2024 tax rolls the amounts of the uncollected village taxes that remain unpaid and that have not been heretofore relevied on town tax rolls and that have been returned by the village tax collectors of the various villages to the County Finance Director, and that said returned village taxes be reassessed and relevied on town tax rolls as they are returned, and that said returned village taxes be reassessed and relevied upon the lots and parcels so returned with 12.0% annual interest in addition thereto. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-292: Technology Innovation and Election Resource (TIER) Grant Acceptance (ID #12076) WHEREAS, on April 19, 2021, New York State established the Technology Innovation and Election Resource (TIER) Grant program to reimburse county Boards of Elections for expenses made for election improvements made by March 31, 2024, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Elections has been notified of an amendment of TIER grant funding in the amount of $82,704.77 from the New York State Board of Elections to reimburse actual expenses related to the purchase of software, technology upgrades and equipment and materials through March 31, 2024, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Government Operations Committee, That the TIER grant in the amount of $82,704.77 from the New York State Board of Elections be accepted, and that the County Administrator or designee execute all contracts related to this award, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is directed to make the following adjustments to the books for fiscal year 2023 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT 1451.43089 Other State Aid $82,704.77 1451.54319 Program Supplies $82,704.77 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 19 ; along with any necessary budgetary and accounting entries to effectuate the intent of this resolution. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Recess Ms. Black declared recess at 7:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:40 p.m. Unfinished Business Resolution No. 2023-236: Authorize the County Administrator to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce for the operation of the Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) (ID #11730) It was MOVED by Mr. Mezey, seconded by Mr. Sigler, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands, to put the resolution back on the floor for discussion. Mr. Mezey discussed the changes made to the memorandum of understanding (MOU). Ms. Dawson extended her thanks to the Strategic Tourism and Planning Board, the Department of Planning and Sustainability, and the Convention Visitors Bureau (CVB) for sitting down and working their way through this MOU to address potential concerns. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Greg Mezey, Member SECONDER: Michael Sigler, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, in the contemporary economy, local government plays a significant role in supporting tourism development and destination marketing, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has a long-standing partnership with the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce for the operation of the Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), which is the designated Tourism Promotion Agency for the County, and WHEREAS, the current agreement between the County and the Chamber of Commerce for the CVB services expires on December 31, 2023, and WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization whose board includes representatives of the business community, higher education, local government, and the tourism industry, Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 20 and WHEREAS, the County and the Chamber of Commerce have negotiated a new agreement for the CVB services for a term of five years, and WHEREAS, the CVB maintained high levels of performance on behalf of the County as demonstrated through its quarterly and annual reports, and WHEREAS, the CVB supports tourism development through the operation of two visitor centers, the publication of a visitor guide, conference and meeting sales, and the promotion of our destination to prospective travelers, and WHEREAS, the County has revised the agreement to bring it up into compliance with current policies, and WHEREAS, the new agreement outlines the roles and responsibilities of both parties, the payment schedule for the entire term of the agreement, the allowed uses of funds, the reporting process, the process for creating and modifying the CVB work program, and the insurance requirements, and WHEREAS, all funding for this activity will be provided through the Hotel Room Occupancy Tax, and WHEREAS, the new agreement has been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney and the Tourism Program Director, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Housing and Economic Development Committee, That the Legislature hereby authorizes the County Administrator to enter into a 5-year successor agreement dated January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2028, to implement said recommendations. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee Ms. Koreman, Chair, said the Committee met December 18th and received a presentation regarding methane fracking. She encouraged colleagues to watch the second half of the Committee meeting for more information. The next meeting is January 17, 2024. Resolution No. 2023-293: Budget Adjustment Reappropriation –Establish Funding Sources for the Recycling and Solid Waste Center Facility Site Improvements in 2023 (ID #12090) Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 21 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Anne Koreman, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2022-189 directed the Director of Finance to make a budget adjustment on the books for 2022, Establishing Funding Sources for the Recycling and Solid Waste Center Facility Site Improvements, and WHEREAS, the transfer of funds associated with the above referenced resolution was not completed due to the retirement of the Director of Finance and needs to be reappropriated in 2023, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Energy, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustments on the books for fiscal year 2023: CL Fund - Solid Waste Fund Increase Revenue: CL8163.42796 Appropriated Fund Balance $120,000 Increase Expenses: CL8163.54802 Contribution to Construction $120,000 HH Fund - Solid Waste Capital Fund Increase Revenue: HH8101.45033.81.61 Interfund (CL) $120,000 Increase Expenses: HH8101.59239.81.61 Construction Expense $120,000 ; along with any necessary budgetary and accounting entries to effectuate the intent of this resolution. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Community Recovery Fund Advisory Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, had no report. Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee Resolution No. 2023-294: 2023 Blue Collar Agreement (ID #12118) Mr. John commended the work done to reach an agreement with the Blue Collar employees. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 22 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Lee Shurtleff, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreement between Tompkins County and the Civil Service Employees’ Association (CSEA), Blue Collar Unit 8900-01, expires on December 31, 2023, and WHEREAS, negotiations for a successor agreement began on June 21, 2023, and on November 17, 2023, tentative terms for a three-year contract were reached, and WHEREAS, on December 5, 2023, the Union held a ratification vote of its membership, where the contract was approved, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the bargaining agreement between Tompkins County and the Civil Service Employees Association, Blue Collar Unit, for the period January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026, is hereby approved with the following economic changes: ARTICLE 4 - COMPENSATION: Compensation, Article 4.2, shall be modified to make the following Market Rate adjustments, effective in the pay period beginning October 1, 2023, for the following titles: County Proposal Revised Hourly Revised Annual BC2 $16.81 $34,964.80 Living Wage 7804 Seasonal Worker BC5 RECLASS TO BC6 $22.07 $43,036.50 7801 Cleaner BC7 $23.27 $48,401.60 7141 Recycling Driver 7805 Maintenance Worker BC8 $23.79 $49,483.20 7803 Senior Cleaner 7865 Facilities Shopkeeper RECLASS TO 9 $25.29 $52,603.20 7863 Maintenance Mechanic RECLASS TO 10 $26.55 $55,224.00 7809 Motor Equipment Operator BC9 $25.29 $52,603.20 RECLASS TO 10 $26.55 $55,224.00 7856 Equipment Service Technician RECLASS TO 11 $27.20 $56,576.00 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 23 7813 Sign Mechanic 7810 Heavy Equipment Operator BC11 $27.20 $56,576.00 RECLASS TO 12 $28.59 $59,467.20 7849 Heavy Equipment Mechanic 7864 Carpenter RECLASS TO 13 $30.71 $63,876.80 7812 Welder BC12 RECLASS TO 14 $34.29 $71,323.20 7841 Highway Crew Supervisor BC13 $30.71 $63,876.80 7136 Cleaning Operations Supervisor RECLASS TO 14 $34.29 $71,323.20 7861 General Maintenance Supervisor 7808 Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic 7822 Electrician 7862 HVAC System Technician BC14 $34.29 $71,323.20 7449 Waste Reduction & Recycling Coordinator RECLASS TO BC15 $36.00 $74,880.00 7376 Senior HVAC Systems Technician Compensation, Article 4.2, shall be modified to reflect the following (after the adjustments in paragraph 2 are made): · Effective January 1, 2024 - 3% increase. · Effective January 1, 2025 - 3% increase · Effective January 1, 2026 - 3% increase. Longevity, Article 4.3, shall be modified to exclude employees that have retired prior to payment date as follows Each employee will receive a longevity payment according to the following schedule, in the first pay period of December of each year of the contract if they are actively employed as of that date. Payments for part-time employees will be pro-rated. If an employee retires or is laid off during the year, but prior to the first pay period in December, the longevity payment will be made upon retirement or lay-off if otherwise eligible. Employees who resign, retire, or are terminated prior to the payment date are not eligible for payment. Sick Leave, Article 12, shall be increased from 12 to 13 days annually as follows: Accumulation of Sick Leave Time Each employee working the standard work week shall accumulate sick leave time at the rate of one day per month 1.083 days per month (Total of 13 days annually). (See Article 9 - Benefits Applicability for rule governing sick leave time for employees working other than the standard work week.) Updated accrual of sick leave time is not available for use until posted on the pay stub following the end of the pay period in which the update occurs. The maximum amount of sick leave that may be accumulated by any employee is 180 days as of 1/1/08. Employees with an accumulated sick time balance of 180 days will not accumulate any Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 24 more sick time until their balance drops below 180 days through their use of some of the sick time. Employees on unpaid leave of absence shall not accumulate sick time during the leave (See Article 14- Unpaid Leave of Absence). Use of Sick Time Sick time may be used only for personal illness except as described in a) and b) below. A maximum of five six days of the twelve thirteen sick days per anniversary year may be used for personal business or family illness except after notice of termination has been filed. Prior approval by the department head or his/her designee is required for leave for personal business. Employees must report to the department head or his/her designee as soon as possible for leave for family illness. Personal days will not accumulate from year to year. A maximum of two of the twelve thirteen sick days per anniversary year may be used to extend bereavement time when taken in conjunction with Bereavement - Article 15 of this contract. Per Facilities departmental policy, cleaning and maintenance staff who call in sick when earned sick leave has been exhausted will not be paid for their absence(s) from work. Accrued fringe cannot be used to supplement work week. In extenuating circumstances, the department head has the discretion to allow use of available fringe to supplement the work week to avoid unpaid status. Clothing Allowance, Article 34, the portions below shall be modified as follows: All County employees who do not receive uniforms will be paid a $450.00 $600.00 per year clothing allowance. This clothing allowance includes $200.00 $300.00 towards the purchase of safety shoes/boots. All other employees (those who are provided uniforms) shall be paid a $200.00 $300.00 per year safety shoe/boot allowance. The full clothing and boot allowance shall be paid to incumbents of titles deemed necessary by their departments whose daily assignments, duties and responsibilities require special protective or durable clothing to perform field work subject to inclement weather and/or unsanitary/unhygienic environmental conditions. Titles shall include but are not limited to titles listed in Exhibit C See Exhibit D for incumbents of specific job titles entitled to clothing and boot allowance. Exhibit C, Titles That Receive Clothing and Boot Allowance, shall be modified as follows: EXHIBIT C - TITLES THAT RECEIVE CLOTHING AND BOOT ALLOWANCE Individuals in the following job titles are to receive $450 $600 annually ($200 $300 for safety toed boots/shoes allowance, plus the cash equivalent of uniforms in the amount of $225 $300 which includes and the equivalent of orange tee shirts for $25): Asterisk (*) denotes Safety Shoe/Boot only. SIGN MECHANIC MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WELDER HIGHWAY CREW SUPERVISOR Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 25 SENIOR HIGHWAY CREW SUPERVISOR HIGHWAY TECHNICIAN CLEANER SENIOR CLEANER CLEANING OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR CARPENTER MAINTENANCE MECHANIC MAINTENANCE WORKER HVAC SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN SENIOR HVAC SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN ELECTRICIAN SOLID WASTE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER ASSISTANT RECYCLING SPECIALIST* WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING SPECIALIST * SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER FACILITIES SHOPKEEPER BRIDGE MECHANIC SENIOR SIGN MECHANIC GENERAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR RECYCLING ASSISTANT RECYCLING DRIVER WASTE REDUCTION & RECYCLING COORDINATOR Individuals in the following job titles are to receive $225 $325 annually ($200 $300 for safety toed boots/shoes and the $25 equivalent of orange tee shirts; uniforms are also provided to these individuals). In addition, effective April 10, 2007, and every third year thereafter, individuals in these titles will receive an additional $50.00 toward the purchase of a work jacket. Since the work jackets are not required by the employer, an anything purchased by the employee may be suitable for everyday wear, it is understood that this is a taxable benefit. The County will continue its practice of providing safety reflective work jackets to applicable employees: HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC EQUIPMENT SERVICE TECHNICIAN Tool Reimbursement, Article 35, shall be modified as follows: Employees in the titles Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic and Equipment Service Technician shall be eligible for a tool reimbursement of $800 $1,500 as of their anniversary date. Cost of Living Adjustment - Add the following language: “If CPI-W, unadjusted, for the twelve-month period prior to September of 2024, 2025, or 2026, equals or exceeds 4% above the scheduled wage rate increases set forth above, then the parties will meet and confer regarding wages.” Add a new section 4.11 - Training Pay, to read as follows: Experienced Highway Department employees who are designated as training officers for required specialty training/certification by the Department Head or Supervisor shall receive one (1) hour of straight time pay for every eight (8) hours that they are assigned as a Training Officer. The additional hour earned does not count as an hour worked for the purposes of determining Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 26 overtime eligibility. Add a new section 4.12 - Class “A” Commercial Driver’s Licenses - to read as follows: Employees in the following titles who have obtained and maintained a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) during the employment period shall be eligible for a payment in the amount of $1,000 to be paid out on during the first month of the calendar year. This payment will be included as wages for the purposes of determining the applicable overtime rate. A photocopy of the Class “A” CDL must be delivered to the Human Resources Department by the last pay period in October as verification for payment. This provision is not intended to cover required licenses or statutory and professional licenses that are required by the minimum job requirements. · Motor Equipment Operator · Heavy Equipment Operator · Road Crew Supervisor · Equipment Service Technician · Heavy Equipment Mechanic · Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic The title of Section 4.8, Call-In Time, shall be changed to “On-Call/Call-In Time”, and subsection (c), shall be modified as follows: · In the Highway Division, in order to provide coverage of and response to Highway related issues that may arise outside of the standard work hours, the following is agreed upon: · Employees who hold the title of Senior Highway Crew Supervisor or Highway Crew Supervisor (herein referred to as “Supervisor”) will be responsible to respond when and as needed. · A monthly calendar, agreed to by the Supervisors and approved by the County Highway Director, will be maintained indicating which employee is assuming the on-call coverage. · During certain times of the year, weather conditions or emergency situations could require more than one Supervisor to be on-call in order to cover the East and West sides of the County. One or more Supervisors will be assigned to be on call each week from Monday at 7:00 a.m. until the following Monday at 6:59 a.m. from November 1st (or the closest Monday thereto) through April 1st (or the closest Monday thereto). A Supervisor who is assigned to be on call during this period will receive $30/weekday, $45/weekend day, and $60/holiday listed in Article 10.1. Supervisors are permitted to swap all or a portion of their assigned on-call week amongst themselves, but only the Supervisor assigned on-call for that week will receive the on-call payment. The Supervisor assigned on-call will be responsible for advising the Department if another Supervisor is covering their on-call assignment. If a Supervisor is called upon to respond to a situation, he/she will not receive 0.5 hour of travel time but will be compensated for all other time required to address the situation as either: compensation for the appropriate hourly rate of pay for the time actually worked, or accrue the hours worked as compensatory time. If a situation requires that additional staff members be called upon to assist, the Supervisor will follow the call-in list maintained for the Caswell Road and Bostwick Road facilities respectively. The supervisor on-call will be provided with a Highway Division vehicle, communication equipment and/or the necessary tools to use while assuming on-call activities. Personal use of the vehicle will be Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 27 allowed as specified in Tompkins County Administrative Policy 01-28 (Vehicles.) Any related tax implications are the responsibility of the individual. Overtime Compensation, Article 4.7, shall be modified as follows: All overtime must be prior approved by a department head or designee. The County will pay overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act as long as said act has legal force and effect over the County. Payment beyond the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act may be provided for in this contract. All paid hours will be counted when computing overtime. A signed agreement may be made between the employee(s) and their department head or designee for the time worked over 40 hours to be accrued at time and one-half compensatory time. Except for emergency situations, no employee shall work overtime unless overtime is necessary, and said employee has obtained prior approval by the appropriate Department Head or their designee. For non exempt employees, by default, per FLSA, time and a half will be paid for all hours worked over 40 in any work week. A signed agreement may be made between the employee(s) and their department head or designee for the time worked over 40 hours to be accrued at time and one half compensatory time. For non exempt employees working less than a 40 hour work week, all hours worked over their scheduled hours and up to 40 hours will be earned at straight time compensatory time. If the hours worked in the workweek exceed 40, by default, time and one half will be paid for all hours worked over 40 in any workweek. A Signed agreement may be made between the employee and their department head or designee for the time worked over 40 hours to be accrued at time and one half compensatory time. Compensatory time off may be accumulated to a maximum of the equivalent of three (3) weeks. of regularly scheduled workweek hours, with the exception of Emergency Services Dispatchers and Senior Emergency Services Dispatchers who can accrue compensatory time off to a maximum of the equivalent of four weeks of regularly Travel Expense Reimbursement, Article 5, the portions below shall be modified as follows: Travel expenses will be reimbursed only for travel authorized in advance. The maximum meal allowance reimbursement for out of County business shall be as prescribed in the guidelines set forth by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for the location (city, state) of the training/conference location. as follows: Breakfast $6.00 Lunch $8.00 Dinner $16.00 Holidays, Article 10, shall be deleted and replaced in full by the following: The County will observe paid holidays for the duration of the agreement according to the following schedule: HOLIDAY 2024 2025 2026 New Years Day January 1, 2024 January 1, 2025 January 1, 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 15, 2024 January 20, 2025 January 19, 2026 Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 28 Presidents’ Day February 19, 2024 February 17, 2025 February 16, 2026 Memorial Day May 27, 2024 May 26, 2025 May 25, 2026 Juneteenth June 19, 2024 June 19, 2025 June 19, 2026 Independence Day July 4, 2024 July 4, 2025 July 3, 2026 Labor Day September 2, 2024 September 1, 2025 September 7, 2026 Indigenous People’s Day/ Columbus Day October 14, 2024 October 13, 2025 October 12, 2026 Veterans Day November 11, 2024 November 11, 2025 November 11, 2026 Thanksgiving Day November 28, 2024 November 27, 2025 November 26, 2026 Day after Thanksgiving November 29, 2024 November 28, 2025 November 27, 2026 Christmas Day December 25, 2024 December 25, 2025 December 25, 2026 Health Insurance, Article 19(2)(b) shall be amended as follows: All County health plan participants, and their spouse/domestic partner, shall have the option to voluntarily participate in the County’s wellness program to earn financial incentives for meeting wellness targets. The wellness program targets are established within the County’s wellness program and outlined in their personal health report. In the months of January or February (or otherwise provided by the health plan provider) of every year following January 1, 2020, each participant shall have an opportunity to participate in the wellness program. The County shall arrange for a provider to administer the health screening assessments and shall notify eligible members of the dates and times available for screening. It shall be the member’s responsibility to schedule a screening date and time for themselves and/or their spouses/partners. All participants shall receive the following cash incentives for achieving wellness targets based on their annual wellness program results: Family plan cash incentive: Blood Pressure - $350 for employee and $350 for spouse/domestic partner LDL Cholesterol - $350 for employee and $350 for spouse/domestic partner Triglyceride - $350 for employee and $350 for spouse/domestic partner Glucose - $350 for employee and $350 for spouse/domestic partner No Nicotine Use - $350 for employee and $350 for spouse/domestic partner NOTE: If an employee has a family plan with no spouse/domestic partner on the plan, the cash incentive shall be $700 for each category. Individual plan cash incentive: Blood Pressure - $300 for employee LDL Cholesterol - $300 for employee Triglyceride - $300 for employee Glucose - $300 for employee No Nicotine Use - $300 for employee Maximum incentive that can be earned for a family plan is $3,500 and maximum incentive that can be Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 29 earned for a individual plan is $1,500. Payment of cash incentives shall be paid to participating employees no later than August 31st. in the month following completion of health screening. If an employee misses one or more of the target ranges, they will have the opportunity to earn credit for the range(s) missed by engaging in free health coaching with Integrated Health 21 (IH21) or other comparable providers. Coaching sessions are approximately thirty (30) minutes in length and can take place over the phone or via video (telehealth). Sessions may be scheduled as convenient for the individual, including evenings and weekends. The coaching period shall be concluded by June 30th each year. Opportunities to earn credit for missed ranges are as follows: · If an employee doesn’t meet 1-2 of the target ranges (aside from nicotine use) they will have the opportunity to complete one (1-) health coaching session to earn credit for the missed range(s). · If an employee doesn’t meet 3-4 of the target ranges (aside from nicotine use) they will have the opportunity to complete 3-4 health coaching sessions over a twelve (12) week period to earn credit for the missed ranges. · If an employee currently uses nicotine, they will have the opportunity to complete an eight (8) week smoking cessation program to earn credit for this category. · It still stands that if an employee has a health condition that they feel makes them unable to meet a standard target range for an incentive category, they may apply for an exemption through their physician, and this will be handled through IH 21 or other comparable provider. The parameters for the testing period are expected to run from on or about the last full two weeks of February through the month of March and the testing provider expects that results will be generated back to employees within a week of being tested. The testing provider will compile and send HR the complete report of employees who participated and how many parameters they met, either initially, through coaching, or through a physician’s exemption, by July 15th. HR will then submit the finalized list to payroll to process payment to employees in the way they choose. Employees shall have the following options for receiving payment for participating in the wellness program as described above: 1. Lump sum payment by check, subject to applicable payroll tax deductions (FICA); or 2. Tax deferred (Federal and State - FICA and Medicare taxes still apply) deposit into deferred compensation plan, subject to execution of appropriate documentation, as well as IRS caps in place for each year; or 3. Pre-tax deposit into employee’s Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), the amount of which will accumulate, and may be used until exhausted. (Additional guidelines related to HRAs can be found under section 5 below). Employees shall notify the Human Resources Department by June 30th of their option for receiving incentive payments. If an employee does not provide notification to Human Resources by this date, the default option will be a pre-tax deposit into the employee’s Health Reimbursement Account (HRA.) To be eligible to receive the payment, the employee must be employed by Tompkins County, covered by the CSEA Blue Collar Unit CBA, and enrolled in the Platinum plan as an active employee at the time payment is processed (typically in the month of July.) Incorporate the existing practice regarding retiree health insurance into the contract by modifying Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 30 Article 19(10) and adding a new Article 19(11) as follows: At the time of retirement, an employee that meets all eligibility requirements for retiree health insurance if such program is offered, may convert all accrued unused sick leave, as described in Article 12, into an escrow account to be used to pay monthly retiree health insurance premiums until such fund is exhausted. Employee must be enrolled in a County sponsored health insurance plan at the time of retirement and retire directly into the NYS Retirement System and draw a pension to be eligible. This provision is not a guarantee or promise of entitlement to retiree health insurance, availability of such is at the discretion of the County. Employees who announce their retirement any time after August 14, 2020, and are not part of the retirement incentive set forth in County Resolution 2020-110 may retire into either the Platinum Plan or MS4 Plan with the following cost sharing arrangements: · If the employee is not Medicare-eligible, and on an individual plan, they may retire into an Individual Platinum Plan at 50% Retiree Share, 50% County Share · If the employee is not Medicare-eligible and has a non-Medicare-eligible spouse, they may retire into a Family Platinum Plan at 50% Retiree Share, 50% County Share · If the employee is not Medicare-eligible and has a Medicare-eligible spouse, the employee may retire into an Individual Platinum Plan at 50% Retiree Share, 50% County Share, and the spouse will go on the Medicare Supplement 4 (MS4) Plan at 50% Retiree Share, 50% County Share. · If the employee is Medicare-eligible, and on an individual plan, they may retire into the Medicare Supplement 4 (MS4) Plan at 50% Retiree Share, 50% County Share. · If the employee is Medicare-eligible and has a Medicare-eligible spouse, they may both receive Medicare Supplement 4 (MS4) Plans: the County retiree at 50% Retiree Share, 50% County Share; the Spouse at 50% Retiree Share, 50% County Share. · If the employee is Medicare-eligible and has a non-Medicare-eligible spouse, the employee may retire onto the Medicare Supplement 4 (MS4) Plan at 50% Retiree Share, 50% County Share, and the spouse will go onto an Individual Platinum Plan at 50% Retiree Share, 50% County Share. · In households where a Medicare-eligible individual has a dependent (not a spouse) still covered on their plan (child, grandchild or non-Medicare-eligible dependent disabled adult) they remain on the Platinum Family Plan to keep dependent care coverage. Retiree will pay 50%; County will pay 50%. Retirement into the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) is a requirement to be eligible for this benefit. Eligibility 1. To be eligible for retiree health insurance, employees must have five (5) years of continuous service with Tompkins County prior to retirement, be enrolled in county health insurance at the time of retirement, and retire directly into the NYS Retirement System. a) An employee who leaves county employment and returns in under a year will not be considered to have a break in service (in accordance with civil service law); however, only time in active status will be counted toward the 5-year requirement. b) An employee who leaves county employment and returns after more than a year will be considered to have a break in service (in accordance with civil service law) and will need to work 5 years from the date of rehire to be eligible for retiree health insurance. 2. A county retiree who returns to active service with the county shall not be eligible for active employee health insurance except in the following circumstances: Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 31 a. A retiree who makes arrangements in advance of retirement to retire and return to active service in a benefits-eligible position within thirty (30) days of retirement shall continue on active employee insurance. b. A retiree who is recalled to active service in a benefits-eligible position due to a critical operational need (as determined by the Department Head, Commissioner of Human Resources, and County Administrator) shall be eligible to return to active employee health insurance. c. In either of the above situations, the retiree will transition to retiree insurance (if elected) when no longer actively working for the county. 3. A retiree may only enroll dependents in retiree insurance who were on the retiree’s active employee health insurance at the time of retirement, apart from a dependent who was not previously covered by the retiree becoming newly eligible through a qualifying life event (QLE). a. EXAMPLE 1: A retiree who marries may add their new spouse to retiree coverage within 30 days of the marriage. b. EXAMPLE 2: A retiree whose spouse was covered by another employer and then loses that coverage may add their spouse to retiree coverage within 30 days of the loss of other coverage. 4. Retirees may cancel or remove dependents from coverage at will, but cancellation of coverage and removal of dependents from coverage are permanent. Removed dependents may not be reenrolled at a later date, nor can cancelled coverage be reinstated. Available Plans · The Platinum plan is available to retirees and dependents under the age of 65, or to retirees of any age with more than one dependent on coverage. · The Classic Blue Secure Medicare Supplement plan is available to retirees and dependents who are Medicare eligible (typically those over age 65). Those who are Medicare eligible must be enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B. · Retirees and dependents who become Medicare eligible will automatically transition from the Platinum plan to the Classic Blue Secure Medicare Supplement plan upon Medicare eligibility, unless the retiree has more than one dependent on coverage. In this case, the whole family will remain on the Platinum plan. Cost-Sharing Cost-sharing is split 50/50 between the retiree and the county. When a retiree has only one covered dependent, the total cost will be based on 2 individual plans (Platinum/Platinum, Platinum/Classic Blue Secure, or Classic Blue Secure/Classic Blue Secure depending on eligibility). When a retiree has two or more covered dependents, the cost will be 50% of the Platinum Family plan. RESOLVED, further, That the bargaining agreement between the County of Tompkins and Civil Service Employees Association, Inc., Local 1000, AFSCME, AFL/CIO, Tompkins County Local 855, the Tompkins County Blue Collar Unit 8900-01, for the period of January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2026, is hereby ratified, RESOLVED, further, That any salary or fringe adjustment made as a result of this agreement shall be retroactive to October 1, 2023, only for those individuals on payroll as of the date of ratification of this agreement by the Tompkins County Legislature, RESOLVED, further, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to make such appropriations as necessary and appropriate to implement this agreement. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 32 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-28 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-295: Changes in Positions - Various Departments (ID #12100) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the 2024 Tompkins County Budget adopted November 8, 2023, provides for new positions, for the increase or reduction in the standard work week of existing positions, and a corresponding increase or decrease in the approved hours of existing incumbents, as well as eliminating funding for certain positions, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, That the following new positions are created and the hours of the positions mentioned below are changed as follows effective January 1, 2024. The positions to be abolished will cease to exist close of business, December 31, 2023, or as operationally necessary thereafter. CREATION OF NEW POSITIONS Assessment 1.0 FTE, 40-hour per week Assistant Real Property Appraiser, White Collar Grade 11, Job Code 1577 Department of Emergency Response 3.0 FTE, 40-hour per week Emergency Medical Technician, White Collar Grade 9, Job Code 1481 3.0 FTE, 20-hour per week Emergency Medical Technician - Part-time, White Collar Grade 9, Job Code 1482 Department of Social Services 1.0 FTE, 40-hour per week Deputy Commissioner of Social Services, Management Grade 88, Job Code 4414 Whole Health 3.0 FTE, 35-hour per week Peer Support Specialist, White Collar Grade 5, Job Code 1451 1.0 FTE, 40-hour per week Staff Retention & Human Resources Coordinator, White Collar Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 33 Grade 16, Job Code 1480 2.0 FTE, 40-hour per week Speech Language Pathologist, White Collar Grade 15, Job Code 1485 1.0 FTE, 40-hour per week Physical Therapist, White Collar Grade 15, Job Code 1484 1.0 FTE, 40-hour per week Special Education Teacher, White Collar Grade 15, Job Code 1483 INCREASE HOURS OF EXISTING POSITIONS Board of Elections 1.0 FTE, 40 hour per week Voting Machine Technician, Confidential grade 57, Job Code 3075 (was previously a 0.5 FTE) DECREASE HOURS OF EXISTING POSITIONS None ABOLISH THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Sheriff’s Office 2.0 FTE, 40-hour per week Corrections Officer - Part time, Corrections Grade D, Job Code 8407 (position ID#’s 762 and 1446 - funds were moved to Road Patrol Special Patrol Officers) 1.0 FTE, 40-hour per week Corrections Sergeant, Corrections Grade F, Job Code 8411 (position ID# 775 has been unfunded for years) 1.0 FTE, 40-hour per week Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol, Job Code 2419 (position ID# 782 has been unfunded for years) 2.0 FTE, 40-hour per week Jail Forensic Counselor Trainee, White Collar Grade 15, Job Code 8452 (position ID#’s 700 and 1603 have never been filled or funded) 1.0 FTE, 40-hour per week Sergeant Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol, Job Code 2412 (position ID# 735 has been unfunded for years) SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-296: Technical Assistance Single Occupancy Housing (ID #12081) Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 34 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Deborah Dawson, Member SECONDER: Rich John, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the County is seeking to investigate properties related to shelter expansion, and WHEREAS, the County wishes to enter into a contract for technical assistance to determine feasibility, and WHEREAS, the cost of services will not exceed $10,000, and WHEREAS, the County Administrator’s budget does not have adequate funding to support this additional expense, and WHEREAS, the County Administrator and Director of Finance approve the request from the Contingent Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital and Personnel Committee, That the County Administrator or her designee be and hereby is authorized to enter into an agreement for technical assistance and that the Director of Finance be and hereby is authorized and directed to make the following appropriation from the Contingent Fund: FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $ 10,000.00 TO: A1230.54400 Program Expense $ 10,000.00 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee Dr. Pillar, Chair, announced the Chief Equity and Diversity Officer has found ways to make use of the Committee’s budget to sponsor some registrations for the Racing Forward conference. The next Committee meeting is January 24, 2024. Public Safety Committee Mr. John, Chair, said the Committee met on December 14th. He thanked Ms. Nugent for her presentation at the Committee meeting regarding the Criminal Justice Alternatives to Incarceration (CJATI) Board. Resolution No. 2023-297: Budget Adjustment - Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Terminal Pay - Department of Probation and Community Justice (ID #12031) Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 35 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Anne Koreman, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, in the Department of Probation and Community Justice, one Probation Officer resigned on October 13, 2023, at a total cost of $977.96 for terminal pay, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Fiscal Policy, Administrative Policy 05-02, Section 4.03-1 allows departments to be reimbursed for terminal pay from the Contingent Fund now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Budget, Capital and Personnel Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to appropriate from the Contingent Fund a total of $977.96 to be transferred to the Department of Probation and Community Justice 2023 budget accounts as outlined below to reimburse this department for their terminal-pay expenses: FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $977.96 TO: A3142.51000585 Probation Officer $681.60 A3142.58800 Fringes $296.36 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-298: Appropriation from Contingent Fund - Terminal Pay - Department of Emergency Response (ID #12045) Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 36 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Rich John, Member SECONDER: Lee Shurtleff, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the Department of Emergency Response had an Emergency Services Dispatcher resign in January 2023, an Emergency Services Dispatcher resign in March 2023, an Emergency Services Dispatcher on paid Administrative Leave for the entire 2023 year (since June 2022), an Emergency Services Dispatcher promoted to Data Analyst with paid “terminal pay” from ESD position, and an Emergency Services Trainee resign in July 2023, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Policy of Tompkins County allows for replacement pay to the Department from the Contingent Fund for terminal pay, and WHEREAS, the County Administrator and Director of Finance approve the request from the Contingent Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Public Safety and Budget and Capital Committees, That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized and directed to make the following budget appropriation: FROM: A1990.54400 Contingent Fund $ 97,178 TO: A3410.51000551 Emergency Services Dispatcher $ 67,081 A3410.51000454 Emergency Services Dispatcher Trainee $ 324 A3140.58800 Fringes $ 29,773 SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Downtown Facilities Special Committee Mr. Brown, Chair, said the Committee met on December 12th and focused on the placement of various departments in the new Center of Government building. The next meeting is January 9, 2024. Health and Human Services Committee Mr. Klein, Chair, said the Committee met December 18th and received a presentation from Whole Health Department regarding the Community Health Worker positions. He encouraged colleagues to watch the meeting for more information on that initiative. The next meeting is January 17, 2024, and the Committee will receive a presentation from Dr. Klepack regarding supervised injection facilities. Resolution No. 2023-299: Authorization to Accept Funds - New York State Public Health Infrastructure Grant - Whole Health Department (ID #12091) Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 37 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Vice Chair SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has awarded a $527,439 grant to strengthen public health infrastructure, workforce and data systems December 1, 2022, through November 30, 2027 and WHEREAS, funding is budgeted in 2024 and being made available for a newly created Staff Retention and Human Resources Coordinator 40-hour per week position and associated computer equipment, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services and Budget, Capital and Personnel Committees, That the Whole Health Department is authorized to accept said funds to cover salary, fringe and computer equipment for this position beginning January 1, 2024, RESOLVED, further, That the Department is authorized to execute any and all agreements necessary to complete the requirements of the grant. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-300: Authorization for Tompkins County to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Ithaca for Opioid Settlement Funds - Whole Health Department & City of Ithaca (ID #12126) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Vice Chair SECONDER: Susan Currie, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Tompkins County and the City of Ithaca acknowledge the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic on our communities, and WHEREAS, opioid settlement funds have been designated to the Tompkins County Local Government Unit (LGU) and the City of Ithaca through various defendants in multiple cases as a result of legal actions resolved against pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies and other supply chain participant entities related to the opioid crisis (collectively called “Opioid Settlement Funds”), and WHEREAS, the LGU and City of Ithaca have received and will continue to receive Opioid Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 38 Settlement Funds from the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) on an annual basis beginning in 2022 and ending in 2040, and WHEREAS, in February of 2023 the City of Ithaca was notified that the City would receive the funds as a pass-through from Tompkins County Whole Health Department as the Local Government Unit (LGU), and WHEREAS, as part of these settlement agreements, the funds received will be directed towards New York State’s efforts for treatment, recovery, harm reduction and prevention efforts, and WHEREAS, both parties recognize the need to collaborate in the distribution of these settlement funds to effectively address and combat the opioid epidemic within our jurisdiction, and WHEREAS, the LGU is better equipped to identify uses and implement services within the City, and WHEREAS, the LGU has completed a robust process and has identified a strategy that falls within the guidelines for approved use of funds, and WHEREAS, the strategy will also impact city residents, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Legislature authorizes the County Administrator to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Ithaca to receive their opioid settlement funds. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-301: Authorization for Tompkins County to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Provide Co-Response Services - Whole Health Department and City of Ithaca (ID #12127) Mr. Klein said this is a big deal and noted the County has had this up and running with the Sheriff’s Department for a few months. This resolution authorizes another crisis team in conjunction with the Ithaca Police Department. Mr. John hopes the same traction will happen in the City as this initiative has with the Sheriff’s Department as this has had very good outcomes thus far. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Klein, Vice Chair SECONDER: Amanda Champion, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, Tompkins County and the City of Ithaca acknowledge that nationally, 5-15% of all Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 39 calls to 911 are for behavioral health emergency services, and WHEREAS, nationally, a disproportionate number of people with serious mental illness are booked into jail each year and that the prevalence of behavioral health conditions in jails and prisons is three to four times that of the general population and that once in jail, people with mental illness are incarcerated twice as long as people without mental illness, and upon release, individuals are more likely to be unemployed, homeless and rearrested, and WHEREAS, co-response models between mental health providers and police departments have demonstrated promise in better addressing the needs of individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis in multiple national and international jurisdictions, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County Whole Health and the City of Ithaca Police Department in alignment with the Reimagining Public Safety plan have agreed to provide co-response services in the City of Ithaca through the development of a piloted Crisis Alternative Response and Engagement (CARE) Team similar to the CARE Team now in operation between Tompkins County Whole Health and the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office, and WHEREAS, Tompkins County has provided funding to pay for a CARE Team licensed mental health clinician position for the City of Ithaca for years 2024 & 2025 employed by Tompkins County Whole Health, and the City of Ithaca Police Department has agreed to provide law enforcement staff to co-respond, and WHEREAS, the primary goals of the CARE Team will be to 1) Respond to community mental health crisis, 2) Expand access to care by linking people to community based treatment and other resources whenever possible, 3) Reduce unnecessary hospitalization and incarceration/criminalization of people suffering from mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or having special needs. 4) Decrease the proportion of people suffering from mental illness, substance use disorders and/or having special needs in Tompkins County jail, 5) Reduce stigma and improve community and recipient perception of services, 6) Increase law enforcement officers’ knowledge about mental illness, substance use disorders and special needs, and increase skills in their interactions with people suffering from, experiencing or having one or more of these conditions, and WHEREAS, the effectiveness of the piloted CARE Team will be evaluated through agreed upon program metrics in partnership with the Community Justice Center, now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Legislature authorizes the County Administrator to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Ithaca to provide co-response services through Tompkins County Whole Health and the City of Ithaca Police Department. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Housing and Economic Development Committee Mr. Mezey, Chair, said the Committee met on December 6th. The next meeting is January 3, 2024. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 40 Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Mr. Lane, Chair, said the Committee met December 14th. He said the time has expired for offers for the "red house" and he hopes to hear the results of that process soon. Resolution No. 2023-302: A Bond Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of up to $1,178,000 Serial Bonds and Notes of the County of Tompkins, New York, to Pay a Portion of the Cost of the Replacement and Reconstructing the Midline Road Culvert (ID #12098) In response to Mr. Brown, Mr. Braman said these bonds are generally applied for in a group though they may not have the same term length. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Randy Brown, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins, New York (the “County”) is a local agency pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), ECL Section 8-0101, et seq., and implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (the “Regulations”), and WHEREAS, the County is considering undertaking a capital improvement project consisting of the replacement and reconstruction of the Midline Road Culvert located on Midline Road over Tributary Six Mile Creek in the County (the “Project”), and WHEREAS, the County has reviewed the classifications of actions contained in the Regulations, and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the undertaking and financing of the Project, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the County Legislature of the County of Tompkins, New York, (by favorable vote of not less than two thirds of said County Legislature) determines as follows: Section 1. The Project constitutes a Type II Action pursuant to Part 617.5(c)(2) of the Regulations and as such is not subject to review under SEQRA. Section 2. Undertaking a capital improvement project consisting of the replacement and reconstruction of the Midline Road Culvert located on Midline Road over Tributary Six Mile Creek, including all necessary costs incidental to such work, including related construction, demolition, renovations, site improvements, original furnishings, fixtures, and equipment required for such purposes, architectural and engineering fees, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $1,178,000. There are hereby authorized to be issued up to $1,178,000 serial bonds of the County to finance the Project pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 41 Section 3. The maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is $1,178,000 and the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of up to $1,178,000 serial bonds, or such lesser amount as may be necessary, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the County to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable, and by the application of County reserves, state and/or federal assistance available or to any revenues available for such purpose from any other source. Section 4. The period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is 30 years under subdivision 3 of paragraph a. of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized may exceed five years. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form, and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said County Director of Finance, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. The full faith and credit of said County of Tompkins, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said County a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 7. Such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in the name of the County of Tompkins, New York, by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be imprinted or impressed thereon and may be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Clerk. Section 8. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale, and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he or she shall deem best for the interests of the County; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he or she shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the County Director of Finance shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. The County Director of Finance is hereby further authorized to execute and deliver all additional certificates, instruments, and documents and to do all other acts as may be necessary, or in the opinion of the County Director of Finance, desirable or proper to effectuate the purposes of this Bond Resolution. Section 9. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 42 in the name of the County by the facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the County), the date, denominations, maturities, and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the County Director of Finance. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the County not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping, and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the County Director of Finance shall determine. Section 10. The temporary use of available funds of the County, not immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which the same were borrowed, raised, or otherwise created, is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 165.10 of the Local Finance Law, for the capital purposes described in this resolution. The reasonably expected source of funds to be used to initially pay for the expenditures authorized by this resolution shall be from the County’s General Fund. It is intended that the County shall then reimburse expenditures from the General Fund with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized by this resolution and that the interest payable on the bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such bonds shall be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. This resolution is intended to constitute the declaration of the County’s “official intent” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 to reimburse the expenditures authorized by this resolution with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized herein. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the objects or purposes described herein. Section 11. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said County is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit, or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 12. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in The Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper of said County, together with a notice of the Clerk of the County Legislature in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-2 * * * * * * * * * Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 43 Resolution No. 2023-303: Amended And Restated Bond Resolution Of The County Of Tompkins, New York, Adopted December 19, 2023, Amending a Bond Resolution Adopted October 15, 2019, to Increase the Maximum Estimated Cost of the Project and Amend the Plan of Finance to Authorize the Issuance of Additional Serial Bonds or Notes to Pay the Cost Thereof (ID #12094) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Lee Shurtleff, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins, New York, as a local agency pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), ECL Section 8-0101, et seq., and implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (the “Regulations”) is required to make a determination with respect to the environmental impact of any "action" (as defined in the Regulations) to be taken by the County, and WHEREAS, pursuant to a duly adopted Bond Resolution on October 15, 2019 (the “2019 Bond Resolution”), the County authorized capital improvement project consisting of the reconstruction of the Cortland Street Bridge in the County, including all necessary costs incidental to such work, including related construction, demolition, renovations, site improvements, original furnishings, fixtures, and equipment required for such purposes, architectural and engineering fees (the “Project”) at a maximum estimated cost of $1,620,000 and further authorized the issuance of bonds and bond anticipation notes of the County, including renewals thereof, in principal amount not to exceed $1,620,000 to finance the Project, and WHEREAS, by resolution adopted on October 15, 2019, the County determined that the proposed project is a Type II Action as such term is defined in the Regulations, and as such is not subject to review under SEQRA, and WHEREAS, the County has recently determined that the actual cost to complete the Project is higher than contemplated in October 2019 and the County now intends to amend the 2019 Bond Resolution to increase the maximum estimated cost of the Project from $1,620,000 to $2,395,000 and also increase the total authorized amount of bonds and notes to finance the cost of the Project from $1,620,000 to $2,395,000, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee, that the County Legislature of the County of Tompkins, New York, (by favorable vote of not less than two thirds of said County Legislature) determines as follows: Section 1. The Project constitutes a Type II Action pursuant to Part 617.5(c)(2) of the Regulations and as such is not subject to review under SEQRA. Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of the Project is hereby increased from $1,620,000 to $2,395,000 and said amount is hereby appropriated therefore. Section 3. The plan of finance is hereby amended to authorize the issuance of serial bonds Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 44 in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,395,000, subject to available State aid or to any other revenues available for such purpose from any other source. Section 4. Bonds and bond anticipation notes of the County, including renewals thereof, are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, in a principal amount not to exceed $2,395,000 to finance said appropriation for the Project. Section 5. Except as modified above, the 2019 Bond Resolution remains in full force and effect. Section 6. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in The Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper of said County, together with a notice of the Clerk of the County Legislature in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-304: Amended and Restated Bond Resolution of the County of Tompkins, New York, Adopted December 19, 2023, Amending a Bond Resolution Dated October 18, 2022, to Increase the Maximum Estimated Cost of the Project of Reconstructing the Podunk Road Bridge Located Within the County (ID #12097) RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Anne Koreman, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins, New York (the “County”) is a local agency pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), ECL Section 8-0101, et seq., and implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (the “Regulations”), and WHEREAS, pursuant to a duly adopted Bond Resolution on October 18, 2022 (the “2022 Bond Resolution”), the County authorized capital improvement project consisting of the reconstruction of the Podunk Road Bridge in the County, including all necessary costs incidental to such work, including related construction, demolition, renovations, site improvements, original furnishings, fixtures, and equipment required for such purposes, architectural and engineering fees (the “Project”) at a maximum estimated cost of $3,676,000 and further authorized the issuance of bonds and bond anticipation notes of the County, including renewals thereof, in principal amount not to exceed $3,676,000 to finance the Project,and WHEREAS, by resolution adopted on October 18, 2022, the County determined that the proposed project is a Type II Action as such term is defined in the Regulations, and as such is not subject to review under SEQRA, and WHEREAS, the County has recently determined that the actual maximum cost to complete the Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 45 Project may be higher than contemplated in October 2022 and the County now intends to amend the 2022 Bond Resolution to increase the maximum estimated cost of the Project from $3,676,000 to $3,869,000, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the County Legislature of the County of Tompkins, New York, (by favorable vote of not less than two thirds of said County Legislature) determines as follows: Section 1. The Project constitutes a Type II Action pursuant to Part 617.5(c)(2) of the Regulations and as such is not subject to review under SEQRA. Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of the Project is hereby increased from $3,676,000 to $3,869,000 and said amount is hereby appropriated therefore. Section 3. Except as modified above, the 2022 Bond Resolution remains in full force and effect. Section 4. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in The Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper of said County, together with a notice of the Clerk of the County Legislature in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-305: A Bond Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Up to $1,000,000 Serial Bonds and Notes of the County of Tompkins, New York, to Pay the Cost to Acquire Certain Machinery and Apparatus for Construction and Maintenance (ID #12092) Mr. Brown is not in favor of this and believes the County has enough cash to pay for these items. Mr. Mezey said Legislators received an email from Ms. Scarrott regarding the estimated interest costs the County will incur as a result of these bonds. This will cost an additional $301,875 estimated in interest payments over 15 years. He would rather see money come from fund balance to pay for these expenses and shared additional interest payments that the County will make as a result of the bonds voted on this evening. Mr. John pointed out the various reasons to bond for these expenses. In response to Mr. Sigler, Mr. Braman said the interest rate on these bonds were estimated at 4% but there is still at least two months before the bonds are issued. A lot of variables could change the rate. Mr. Sigler said cash reserves might be the way to go with this purchase. Ms. Dawson said $300,000 sounds like a lot of money to be paid out in interest, but divided over 15 years, it isn’t that much. Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 46 RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 4] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff NAYS: Randy Brown, Daniel Klein, Greg Mezey, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins, New York (the “County”) is a local agency pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), ECL Section 8-0101, et seq., and implementing regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 617 (the “Regulations”), and WHEREAS, the County is considering the acquisition of certain machinery and apparatus for construction and maintenance (the “Project”), and WHEREAS, the County has reviewed the classifications of actions contained in the Regulations, and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the undertaking and financing of the Project, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure and the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committees, That the County Legislature of the County of Tompkins, New York, (by favorable vote of not less than two thirds of said County Legislature) determines as follows: Section 1. The Project constitutes a Type II Action pursuant to subsections (25) and (31) of Part 617.5(c) of the Regulations and as such is not subject to review under SEQRA. Section 2. Undertaking a capital improvement project consisting of acquisition of certain machinery and apparatus for construction and maintenance, including all necessary costs incidental to such work, including original furnishings, fixtures, and equipment required for such purposes, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $1,000,000. To pay the cost of the purchase of equipment for various departments, including in each case incidental equipment and expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued $1,000,000 serial bonds of the County pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, apportioned as follows: a) For the purchase of a front end loader, at a maximum estimated cost of $111,000, being a specific object or purpose, having a period of probable usefulness of fifteen years, pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, there are hereby authorized to be issued $111,000 serial bonds of the $1,000,000 serial bonds of the County, herein authorized; b) For the purchase of a mowing tractor, at a maximum estimated cost of $123,000, being a specific object or purpose, having a period of probable usefulness of fifteen years, pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, there are hereby authorized to be issued $123,000 serial bonds of the $1,000,000 serial bonds of the County, herein authorized; Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 47 c) For the purchase of a wheel hook truck with six (6) wheels, at a maximum estimated cost of $160,000, being a specific object or purpose, having a period of probable usefulness of fifteen years, pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, there are hereby authorized to be issued $160,000 serial bonds of the $1,000,000 serial bonds of the County, herein authorized; d) For the purchase of a bridge truck cab/chassis, at a maximum estimated cost of $115,000, being a specific object or purpose, having a period of probable usefulness of fifteen years, pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, there are hereby authorized to be issued $115,000 serial bonds of the $1,000,000 serial bonds of the County, herein authorized; e) For the purchase of two (2) truck cab/chassis each with ten (10) wheels, at a maximum estimated cost of $330,000 (each cab/chassis costing $165,000), being a specific object or purpose, having a period of probable usefulness of fifteen years, pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, there are hereby authorized to be issued $330,000 serial bonds of the $1,000,000 serial bonds of the County, herein authorized; f) For the purchase of a pneumatic roller, at a maximum estimated cost of $80,500, being a specific object or purpose, having a period of probable usefulness of fifteen years, pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, there are hereby authorized to be issued $80,500 serial bonds of the $1,000,000 serial bonds of the County, herein authorized; g) For the purchase of a track skid steer, at a maximum estimated cost of $80,500, being a specific object or purpose, having a period of probable usefulness of fifteen years, pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, there are hereby authorized to be issued $80,500 serial bonds of the $1,000,000 serial bonds of the County, herein authorized; Section 3. The maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is $1,000,000 and the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of up to $1,000,000 serial bonds, or such lesser amount as may be necessary, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the County to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable, and by the application of County reserves, state and/or federal assistance available or to any revenues available for such purpose from any other source. Section 4. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form, and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said County Director of Finance, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 6. The full faith and credit of said County of Tompkins, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 48 annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said County a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable. Section 7. Such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in the name of the County of Tompkins, New York, by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be imprinted or impressed thereon and may be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the County Clerk. Section 8. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale, and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the County Director of Finance, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he or she shall deem best for the interests of the County; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he or she shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the County Director of Finance shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. The County Director of Finance is hereby further authorized to execute and deliver all additional certificates, instruments, and documents and to do all other acts as may be necessary, or in the opinion of the County Director of Finance, desirable or proper to effectuate the purposes of this Bond Resolution. Section 9. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the County by the facsimile signature of the County Director of Finance, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the County), the date, denominations, maturities, and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the County Director of Finance. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the County not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping, and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the County Director of Finance shall determine. Section 10. The temporary use of available funds of the County, not immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which the same were borrowed, raised, or otherwise created, is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 165.10 of the Local Finance Law, for the capital purposes described in this resolution. The reasonably expected source of funds to be used to initially pay for the expenditures authorized by this resolution shall be from the County’s General Fund. It is intended that the County shall then reimburse expenditures from the General Fund with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized by this resolution and that the interest payable on the bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such bonds shall be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes. This resolution is intended to constitute the declaration of the County’s “official intent” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 to reimburse the expenditures authorized by this resolution with the proceeds of the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized herein. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 49 basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the objects or purposes described herein. Section 11. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested only if: 1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said County is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit, or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 12. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in The Ithaca Journal, the official newspaper of said County, together with a notice of the Clerk of the County Legislature in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-31 * * * * * * * * * Resolution No. 2023-306: Authorizing Acceptance of a New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Grant/AIR99 Funding for Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting/Snow Removal Equipment (ARFF/SRE) Building - Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ID #12077) Ms. Noble provided information on ways Airport staff has been able to reduce the cost of this project. Mr. Mezey commended Ms. Noble and Mr. Nalley for finding ways to fund this project and drastically reduce the local impact to taxpayers. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Lane, Member SECONDER: Susan Currie, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Randy Brown, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Daniel Klein, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Lee Shurtleff, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, the County has received a grant offer from New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)/AIR99 Funding in the amount of $1,362,368 to help finance the relocation Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting/Snow Removal Equipment (ARFF/SRE) building and include an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Airport Emergency Staff conference room, at the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, and WHEREAS, the grant from the NYSDOT/AIR99 funds are as follows: Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 50 NYSDOT/AIR99 Funds Account No. HT 5601.43592 $1,362,368 Airport Fund Balance/Sale of land to NYSDOT Account No. HT 5601.45031 $ 340,592 , now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee, That the grant offer from NYSDOT in the amount of $1,362,368 be and hereby is accepted and that the County Administrator, or their designee, is authorized to execute the required documents. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Government Operations Committee Resolution No. 2023-307: Resolution to Update the Administrative Policy Manual: Policy 05-04: Fund Balances (ID #12004) In response to Mr. Brown, Ms. Holmes confirmed this balance will be 25% of actual expenses for 2023. Mr. Mezey said that, based off the numbers for 2023, this would create a fund balance of $45.3 million. He doesn’t see a reason to support a fund balance of that size, but would understand supporting a fund balance of 18% of expenditures, which would be roughly $32 million. Mr. John said the County wants to maintain the excellent bond rating they have now, and a 25% fund balance is consistent with what the rating agent says the County should be doing. Ms. Dawson pointed out that expenditures increase steadily year over year, and she thinks that means that we need to have more in reserves because if something catastrophic happens, the County needs to be able to provide for constituents. Members and staff participated in discussions regarding the fund balance policy. Ms. Black shared information from the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) Board of Directors meeting she attended with a financial advisor there. This individual projected that next year will be the most unpredictable year of modern times. RESULT: ADOPTED [9 TO 5] MOVER: Amanda Champion, Member SECONDER: Michael Lane, Member AYES: Shawna Black, Travis Brooks, Amanda Champion, Susan Currie, Deborah Dawson, Rich John, Anne Koreman, Michael Lane, Lee Shurtleff NAYS: Randy Brown, Daniel Klein, Greg Mezey, Veronica Pillar, Michael Sigler WHEREAS, pursuant to Tompkins County Administrative Manual Policy 01-04, Legislative approval (a formal vote) is required for new policies or for changes to existing policy, and WHEREAS, Policy 05-04: Fund Balances contains updates to the policy and procedure sections to include updated definitions, law references, and to reflect current County practices, and Minutes Tompkins County Legislature Tuesday, December 19, 2023 51 WHEREAS, this policy has been reviewed by the respective responsible departments and further reviewed by County staff and Legislators, now therefore be it RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Budget, Capital Personnel and the Government Operations Committees, That the changes to Policy 05-04 are hereby adopted in the Administrative Policy Manual. SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-26 * * * * * * * * * Individual Member-Filed Resolutions There were no individual member-filed resolutions. Minutes of Previous Meeting - December 5, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Veronica Pillar, Member SECONDER: Travis Brooks, Member AYES: Black, Brooks, Brown, Champion, Currie, Dawson, John, Klein, Koreman, Lane, Mezey, Pillar, Shurtleff, Sigler Executive Session It was MOVED by Mr. John, seconded by Mr. Lane, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands, to enter into executive session in accordance with Article 7, Section 105 of the Public Officers Law for the purposes of discussions regarding proposed, pending or current litigation; collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law; the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation; and two matters concerning the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property or the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof. An executive session was held at 8:27 p.m. It was MOVED by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. Lane, and unanimously adopted by a show of hands, to return to open session at 11:19 p.m. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 11:19 p.m. 2023 LOCAL LAWS Page 2 of 4DOS-0239-f-l (Rev. 06/12) Local Law Filing (Use this form to file a local law with the Secretary of State.) Text of law should be given as amended. Do not include matter being eliminated and do not use italics or underlining to indicate new matter. Local Law No. of the year 20 A local law (Insert Title) Be it enacted by the of the (Name of Legislative Body) as follows: (If additional space is needed, attach pages the same size as this sheet, and number each.) County City Town Village of (Select one:) County City Town Village of (Select one:) New York State Department of State Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12231-0001 www.dos.state.ny.us/corps Tompkins 1 23 Authorizing Section 466-a of the New York State Real Property Tax Law - A Property Tax Exemption to Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Ambulance Workers Tompkins County Legislature See attachment. Tompkins Section 1: Statutory Authority The purpose of this article is to grant a partial exemption from taxation qualifying volunteer firefighters and EMT workers in Tompkins County as authorized by § 466-a of the Real Property Tax Law. Section 2: Exemption granted. A. Any enrolled member who has been certified by the authority having jurisdiction for the incorporated volunteer fire company, fire department, or voluntary ambulance service as an enrolled member of such incorporated volunteer fire company, fire department, or voluntary ambulance service will be entitled to a 10% reduction in their taxable value for County tax purposes. B. Any member who has achieved over 20 years of accumulated service shall be considered a life member and the exemption will continue for the remainder of their life if the property serves as their primary residence. C. Any un-remarried surviving spouse of a volunteer who was killed in the line of duty shall continue to receive the 10% exemption if: a. The AHJ certifies that the un-remarried spouse is eligible for the exemption. b. Volunteer had accumulated 5 (five) years of service. c. Residence continues to be the primary residence of the surviving spouse. D. Any un-remarried surviving spouse of a volunteer who passed away shall continue to receive the 10% exemption if: a. The AHJ certifies that the un-remarried spouse is eligible for the exemption. b. Volunteer had accumulated 20 (twenty) years of service. c. Residence continues to be the primary residence of the surviving spouse. Section 3: Terms and conditions. The following terms and conditions shall be applied in the implementation of this article: A. No such exemption shall be granted until a volunteer has achieved a minimum of 2 years of service. Section 4: Effective Date This law shall take effect immediately upon passage and shall be applicable for all assessment rolls filed after this date. Page 2 of 4DOS-0239-f-l (Rev. 06/12) Local Law Filing (Use this form to file a local law with the Secretary of State.) Text of law should be given as amended. Do not include matter being eliminated and do not use italics or underlining to indicate new matter. Local Law No. of the year 20 A local law (Insert Title) Be it enacted by the of the (Name of Legislative Body) as follows: (If additional space is needed, attach pages the same size as this sheet, and number each.) County City Town Village of (Select one:) County City Town Village of (Select one:) New York State Department of State Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12231-0001 www.dos.state.ny.us/corps Tompkins 2 23 Amending Article 27 of the Tompkins County Charter to Implement Restructure of the Division of Employment & Training (Office of Employment and Training) Tompkins County Legislature See attachment. Tompkins § C-27.03 Employment and Training Division; Employment and Training Deputy Director; appointment; qualifications. There shall be an Employment and Training Division headed by a Deputy Director, who shall be appointed by the Director of Workforce Development on the basis of professional experience. The Deputy Director shall be directly responsible to the Director of Workforce Development for the implementation of policies and programs, as they relate to the 2014 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act or successor legislation. The Employment and Training Deputy Director shall also be directly responsible to the Director of Workforce Development for the implementation of policies and programs, established by the Tompkins County Legislature. § C-27.04 Employment and Training Deputy Director; powers and duties. The Employment and Training Deputy Director shall have the power to appoint such assistants and employees of the division as may be necessary to perform the duties of the Employment and Training Division and as shall be authorized by the Director of Workforce Development and the Tompkins County Legislature. All assistants and employees shall be directly responsible to the Employment and Training Deputy Director. Except as otherwise provided in this Charter, the Employment and Training Deputy Director shall have the powers and perform all the duties now or hereafter conferred or imposed by law on the Employment and Training Division, together with such other and related duties as may be required by the Tompkins County Legislature. Page 2 of 4DOS-0239-f-l (Rev. 06/12) Local Law Filing (Use this form to file a local law with the Secretary of State.) Text of law should be given as amended. Do not include matter being eliminated and do not use italics or underlining to indicate new matter. Local Law No. of the year 20 A local law (Insert Title) Be it enacted by the of the (Name of Legislative Body) as follows: (If additional space is needed, attach pages the same size as this sheet, and number each.) County City Town Village of (Select one:) County City Town Village of (Select one:) New York State Department of State Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12231-0001 www.dos.state.ny.us/corps Tompkins 3 23 Amending Article 18 of the Tompkins County Charter To Implement the Restructure of the Department of Weights and Measures Tompkins County Legislature See attachment. Tompkins § C-18.00 Director of Weights and Measures; appointment; qualifications. There shall be a Director of Weights and Measures who shall be appointed by the Highway Director. The Director shall be directly responsible to the Highway Director for the implementation of policies established by the Tompkins County Legislature. The Director shall meet qualifications as prescribed by the local Civil Service Office and approved by the Tompkins County Legislature. § C-18.01 Director of Weights and Measures; powers and duties. The Director of Weights and Measures shall have the power to appoint such deputies, assistants, and employees of the Department as may be necessary to perform the duties of the office of Director and as shall be authorized by the Tompkins County Legislature. Except as otherwise provided in this Charter, the Director of Weights and Measures shall have all the powers and perform all the duties now or hereafter conferred or imposed by law upon a Director of Weights and Measures. The powers and duties of the Director shall be to: (a) Inspect, test, and ascertain, as frequently as prescribed by the State Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets, if weights and measures, weighing and measuring devices and systems, and accessories related thereto that are used commercially by any person, firm, or corporation, are correct and being used correctly; (b) Weigh, measure, and inspect packaged commodities kept, offered, or exposed for sale, sold, or in the process of delivery, to determine whether such packages contain the amounts represented and whether they are kept, offered, or exposed for sale in accordance with state and local laws; (c) Exercise all the powers and duties as authorized by law of the office of Director of Weights and Measures; have access to all places of business, buildings, or premises; and stop any vendor or dealer whatsoever for the purpose of making proper inspections and tests. The Director shall also perform such other and related duties as may be required by the Tompkins County Legislature, provided such duties deal primarily with services designed to aid and protect the consumer. Page 2 of 4DOS-0239-f-l (Rev. 06/12) Local Law Filing (Use this form to file a local law with the Secretary of State.) Text of law should be given as amended. Do not include matter being eliminated and do not use italics or underlining to indicate new matter. Local Law No. of the year 20 A local law (Insert Title) Be it enacted by the of the (Name of Legislative Body) as follows: (If additional space is needed, attach pages the same size as this sheet, and number each.) County City Town Village of (Select one:) County City Town Village of (Select one:) New York State Department of State Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12231-0001 www.dos.state.ny.us/corps Tompkins 4 23 Overriding Tax Levy Limit for 2024 Tompkins County Legislature SECTION 1. Overriding Tax Levy Limit for 2024. For fiscal year 2024 the County of Tompkins is hereby authorized to override the real property tax levy limit established by Chapter 97 of the Laws of 2011 of the State of New York (Section 3-c of the General Municipal Law) and may adopt a budget requiring a tax levy that is greater than such tax levy limit. SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Local Law shall become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. Tompkins 2024 TOWN BUDGET SUMMARIES FUND APPROPRIATIONS ESTIMATED REVENUES UNEXPENDED FUND BALANCE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED APPROPRIATED RESERVES GENERAL FUND - TOWNWIDE $961,706.00 $167,040.00 $112,500.00 $682,166.00 $0.00 HIGHWAY - TOWNWIDE $1,617,474.00 $346,250.00 $140,000.00 $1,131,224.00 $0.00 TOTAL TOWN $2,579,180.00 $513,290.00 $252,500.00 $1,813,390.00 $0.00 FIRE PROTECTION #1 DISTRICT $90,454.00 $0.00 $0.00 $90,454.00 $0.00 LIGHTING DISTRICT #1 $4,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,000.00 $0.00 TOTAL SPECIAL DISTRICTS $94,454.00 $0.00 $0.00 $94,454.00 $0.00 GRAND TOTAL $2,673,634.00 $513,290.00 $252,500.00 $1,907,844.00 $0.00 Town of Caroline 2024 Budget Summary SPECIAL DISTRICTS FUND APPROPRIATIONS ESTIMATED REVENUES UNEXPENDED FUND BALANCE RAISED BY TAXES GENERAL $1,156,976.00 $102,715.00 $39,650.00 $1,014,611.00HIGHWAY$1,597,215.00 $212,550.00 $15,000.00 $1,369,665.00 TOTAL TOWN $2,754,191.00 $315,265.00 $54,650.00 $2,384,276.00 Danby Fire District $589,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $589,000.00 West Danby Water District $55,319.00 $44,930.00 $0.00 $10,389.00 TOTAL SPECIAL DISTRICTS $644,319.00 $44,930.00 $0.00 $599,389.00 GRAND TOTAL $3,398,510.00 $360,195.00 $54,650.00 $2,983,665.00 Town of Danby 2024 Budget Summary FUND APPROPRIATIONS ESTIMATED REVENUES UNEXPENDED FUND BALANCE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED GENERAL FUND - TOWNWIDE $3,267,311.00 $622,845.00 $250,000.00 $2,394,466.00 GENERAL - OUTSIDE FUND $596,734.00 $155,119.00 $0.00 $441,615.00 HIGHWAY TOWNWIDE FUND $3,123,569.00 $280,600.00 $91,199.00 $2,751,770.00HIGHWAY OUTSIDE FUND $2,105,000.00 $511,600.00 $100,000.00 $1,493,400.00 TOTAL TOWN $9,092,614.00 $1,570,164.00 $441,199.00 $7,081,251.00 DRYDEN FIRE DISTRICT $1,566,586.00 $9,120.00 $14,442.00 $1,543,024.00 VARNA LIGHTING DISTRICT $8,541.00 $50.00 $0.00 $8,491.00 ETNA LIGHTING DISTRICT $6,500.00 $50.00 $0.00 $6,450.00 MEADOW/LEISURE LIGHTING DISTRICT $2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 AMBULANCE DISTRICT $1,232,659.00 $7,320.00 $0.00 $1,225,339.00 SAPSUCKER SEWER - UNITS $17,151.00 $17,151.00 $0.00 $0.00 CORTLAND RD SEWER $301,794.00 $301,794.00 $0.00 $0.00 COMBINED SEWER $163,332.00 $154,445.00 $8,887.00 $0.00 YELLOW BARN WATER $120,311.00 $48,143.00 $17,774.00 $54,394.00 COMBINED WATER $244,795.00 $240,594.00 $4,201.00 $0.00 TOTAL SPECIAL DISTRICTS $3,663,669.00 $778,667.00 $45,304.00 $2,839,698.00 GRAND TOTAL $12,756,283.00 $2,348,831.00 $486,503.00 $9,920,949.00 Town of Dryden 2024 Budget Summary SPECIAL DISTRICT 2021 ADOPTED BUDGET FUND ADOPTED 2024 BUDGET GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS $795,653.00 LESS ESTIMATED REVENUES $103,808.00 LESS APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE $76,180.00 GENERAL FUND TOTAL TO BE RAISED IN TAXES $615,665.00 HIGHWAY FUND APPROPRIATIONS $1,548,403.00 LESS ESTIMATED REVENUES $288,755.00 LESS APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE $0.00 HIGHWAY TOTAL TO BE RAISED IN PROPERTY TAXES $1,259,648.00 TOWN TOTAL TO BE RAISED IN TAXES $1,875,313.00 TAX RATE $7.2048726 ASSESSED VALUE TOTAL $260,283,986.00 TOTAL TOWN AND FIRE TO BE RAISED IN TAXES $1,875,313.00 FIRE DISTRICT BUDGET PROVIDED SEPARATELY Town of Enfield 2024 Budget Summary FUND APPROPRIATIONS ESTIMATED REVENUES UNEXPENDED FUND BALANCE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED APPROPRIATED RESERVES GENERAL FUND $853,708.00 $97,725.00 $203,239.00 $552,744.00 $0.00 PART TOWN $371,458.00 $116,528.00 $94,507.00 $160,423.00 $0.00 HIGHWAY FUND TOWNWIDE $1,048,399.00 $173,556.00 $49,243.00 $825,600.00 $0.00 HIGHWAY FUND PART TOWN $840,400.00 $547,000.00 $190,400.00 $103,000.00 $0.00 TOTAL TOWN $3,113,965.00 $934,809.00 $537,389.00 $1,641,767.00 $0.00 GROTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT $159,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $159,500.00 $0.00 McLEAN LIGHTING DISTRICT $2,300.00 $0.00 $1,800.00 $500.00 $0.00 PERUVILLE LIGHTING DISTRICT $1,700.00 $0.00 $1,400.00 $300.00 $0.00 TOTAL SPECIAL DISTRICTS $163,500.00 $0.00 $3,200.00 $160,300.00 $0.00 GRAND TOTAL $3,277,465.00 $934,809.00 $540,589.00 $1,802,067.00 $0.00 Town of Groton 2024 Budget Summary SPECIAL DISTRICTS FUND APPROPRIATIONS ESTIMATED REVENUE APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX GENERAL TOWNWIDE FUND $7,528,264.00 $2,009,048.00 $1,379,216.00 $4,140,000.00 GENERAL PART-TOWN FUND $2,297,442.00 $2,297,442.00 $0.00 $0.00 HIGHWAY TOWNWIDE FUND $1,167,423.00 $497,079.00 $0.00 $670,344.00 HIGHWAY PART-TOWN FUND $3,851,548.00 $2,534,048.00 $882,000.00 $435,500.00 WATER FUND $5,572,391.00 $4,051,578.00 $0.00 $1,520,813.00 SEWER FUND $5,009,963.00 $4,246,751.00 $0.00 $763,212.00 RISK RETENTION FUND $42,500.00 $42,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 DEBT SERVICE FUND $194,145.00 $135,325.00 $58,820.00 $0.00 TOTAL - TOWN FUNDS $25,663,676.00 $15,813,771.00 $2,320,035.00 $7,529,869.00 FIRE PROTECTION FUND $4,014,670.00 $578,070.00 $0.00 $3,436,600.00 FOREST HOME LIGHT DISTRICT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 GLENSIDE LIGHT DISTRICT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 RENWICK HEIGHTS LIGHT DISTRICT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 EASTWOOD COMMONS LIGHT DISTRICT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 CLOVER LANE LIGHT DISTRICT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 WINNER'S CIRCLE LIGH DISTRICT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 BURLEIGH DRIVE LIGHT DISTRICT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 WESTHAVEN ROAD LIGHT DISTRICT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 CODDINGTON ROAD LIGHT DISTRICT $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL - SPECIAL DISTRICTS FUNDS $4,014,670.00 $578,070.00 $0.00 $3,436,600.00 GRAND TOTAL $29,678,346.00 $16,391,841.00 $2,320,035.00 $10,966,469.00 Town of Ithaca 2024 Budget Summary SPECIAL DISTRICT FUNDS FUND APPROPRIATIONS ESTIMATED REVENUES UNEXPENDED FUND BALANCE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX APPROPRIATED RESERVES GENERAL FUND TOWNWIDE $3,125,813.80 $1,285,607.87 -$49,995.79 $1,875,201.72 $15,000.00 GENERAL FUND OUTSIDE VILLAGE $732,089.84 $414,350.00 $317,739.84 $0.00 $0.00 HIGHWAY FUND TOWNWIDE $1,897,006.57 $411,582.63 -$101,607.90 $1,523,871.84 $63,160.00 HIGHWAY FUND OUTSIDE VILLAGE $2,151,974.78 $1,804,350.00 $250,124.78 $0.00 $97,500.00 TOTAL TOWN $7,906,884.99 $3,915,890.50 $416,260.93 $3,399,073.56 $175,660.00 DRAINAGE DISTRICT #1 PHEASANT $2,664.00 $10.00 $0.00 $2,654.00 $0.00 DRAINAGE DISTRICT #2 WHISPERING $2,775.00 $10.00 $0.00 $2,765.00 $0.00 DRAINAGE DISTRICT #4 LAKE FOREST $2,664.00 $10.00 $0.00 $2,654.00 $0.00 DRAINAGE DISTRICT #5 - FARM POND $1,120.00 $5.00 $0.00 $1,115.00 $0.00 DRAINAGE DISTRICT #6 LANSING $2,664.00 $10.00 $0.00 $2,654.00 $0.00 DRAINAGE DISTRICT #7 WOODLAND $2,664.00 $10.00 $0.00 $2,654.00 $0.00 DRAINAGE DISTRICT #8 CAYUGA WAY $2,664.00 $10.00 $0.00 $2,654.00 $0.00 DRAINAGE DISTRICT #10 NOVALANE $2,664.00 $10.00 $0.00 $2,654.00 $0.00 LUDLOWVILLE LIGHTING DISTRICT $2,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 WARREN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT $7,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $7,000.00 $0.00 LAKEWATCH LIGHTING DISTRICT $16,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $16,500.00 $0.00 WARREN RD SEWER $236,358.33 $202,400.00 $5,272.33 $28,686.00 $0.00 CHERRY ROAD SEWER DISTRICT $40,003.59 $38,800.00 $727.34 $476.25 $0.00 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS $1,807,873.73 $1,121,950.00 $98,978.57 $586,945.16 $0.00TOTAL SPECIAL DISTRICTS $2,129,614.65 $1,363,225.00 $104,978.24 $661,411.41 $0.00 GRAND TOTAL $10,036,499.64 $5,279,115.50 $521,239.17 $4,060,484.97 $0.00 SPECIAL DISTRICTS Town of Lansing 2024 Budget Summary FUND APPROPRIATIONS ESTIMATED REVENUE UNEXPENDED FUND BALANCE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX GENERAL FUND - TOWNWIDE $863,616.00 $199,907.00 $29,967.00 $633,742.00 NEWFIELD COMMUNITY PARK $5,115.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,115.00 RECREATION FUND $190,331.00 $103,096.00 $0.00 $87,235.00HIGHWAY FUND $1,673,935.00 $310,500.00 $35,000.00 $1,328,435.00 TOTAL TOWN $2,732,997.00 $613,503.00 $64,967.00 $2,054,527.00 FIRE DISTRICT FUND $450,668.00 $0.00 $0.00 $450,668.00 LIGHTING DISTRICT FUND $29,392.00 $0.00 $0.00 $29,392.00 SEWER FUND $101,500.00 $101,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 WATER FUND - DISTRICT #1 $178,463.00 $136,530.00 $0.00 $41,933.00 WATER FUND - DISTRICT #2 $245,515.00 $75,300.00 $17,260.00 $152,955.00 TOTAL SPECIAL DISTRICTS $1,005,538.00 $313,330.00 $17,260.00 $674,948.00 GRAND TOTAL $3,738,535.00 $926,833.00 $82,227.00 $2,729,475.00 Town of Newfield 2024 Budget Summary SPECIAL DISTRICTS FUND 2022 ACTUAL 2023 MODIFIED BUDGET ADOPTED BUDGET 2024 Appropriations General $973,891.00 $1,532,233.00 $1,208,416.00 Highway $657,884.00 $752,946.00 $822,761.00 General Part - Town $179,741.00 $406,006.00 $365,797.00 Highway Part - Town $433,189.00 $518,158.00 $384,800.00 Fire $229,425.00 $226,537.00 $248,838.00 Emergency Medical $415,238.00 $449,771.00 $440,255.00 Water District 1 $13,628.00 $13,000.00 $13,000.00 Water District 2 $431.00 $500.00 $500.00 Water District 3 $338,275.00 $427,723.00 $399,469.00 Water District 4 $1,298.00 $1,164.00 $1,215.00 APPROPRIATIONS TOTAL $3,242,999.00 $4,328,038.00 $3,885,051.00 General $561,747.00 $1,098,315.00 $738,322.00 Highway $314,250.00 $452,814.00 $504,621.00 General Part - Town $249,243.00 $406,006.00 $365,797.00 Highway Part - Town $426,729.00 $518,158.00 $384,800.00 Fire Protection always 0 always 0 always 0 Emergency Medical $89,678.00 $97,240.00 $104,524.00 Water District 1 $11,021.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Water District 2 $535.00 $500.00 $500.00 Water District 3 $122,066.00 $188,579.00 $165,612.00 Water District 4 $708.00 $500.00 $500.00Subtotal Rev-excluding property tax $1,775,977.00 $2,772,112.00 $2,274,676.00 Revenue - property tax General $413,371.00 $433,918.00 $470,094.00 Highway $291,669.00 $300,132.00 $318,140.00 Fire Protection $229,425.00 $226,537.00 $248,838.00 General Part - Town always 0 always 0 always 0 Highway Part - Town always 0 always 0 always 0 Emergency Medical $339,937.00 $352,531.00 $335,731.00 Water District 1 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 Water District 2 --- Water District 3 $232,553.00 $239,144.00 $233,857.00 Water District 4 $633.00 $664.00 $715.00 Subtotal - property tax $1,510,588.00 $1,555,926.00 $1,610,375.00 Revenue - total $3,286,565.00 $4,328,038.00 $3,885,051.00 Town of Ulysses 2024 Budget Summary Revenues excluding property tax TOTAL GENERAL FUND WATER FUND SEWER FUND SOLID WASTE FUND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT STORMWATER FUND APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT $10,506,608.00 $9,838,798.00 $305,832.00 $361,978.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 PUBLIC SAFETY $16,772,234.00 $16,772,234.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TRANSPORTATION $9,104,100.00 $9,104,100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $3,982,386.00 $3,982,386.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 CULTURE & RECREATION $7,466,946.00 $7,466,946.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 HOME & COMMUNITY SERVICES $14,370,819.00 $2,425,233.00 $4,060,715.00 $5,422,775.00 $499,819.00 $1,040,629.00 $921,648.00 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $25,671,222.00 $22,707,011.00 $1,237,837.00 $1,241,743.00 $127,804.00 $49,563.00 $307,264.00 DEBT SERVICE $12,159,431.00 $7,997,741.00 $2,556,378.00 $1,490,348.00 $36,592.00 $64,200.00 $14,172.00INTERFUND TRANSFERS $1,256,000.00 $316,000.00 $264,000.00 $304,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $372,000.00 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $101,289,746.00 $80,610,449.00 $8,424,762.00 $8,820,844.00 $664,215.00 $1,154,392.00 $1,615,084.00 REAL PROPERTY TAX ITEMS $32,610,864.00 $32,610,864.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 NON-PROPERTY TAX ITEMS $21,225,869.00 $21,225,869.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 DEPARTMENTAL INCOME $28,725,857.00 $10,119,642.00 $7,876,505.00 $7,555,103.00 $598,215.00 $1,154,392.00 $1,422,000.00 USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY $1,092,500.00 $1,087,500.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 LICENSES & PERMITS $1,751,200.00 $1,751,200.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00FINES & FORFEITURES $600,000.00 $600,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SALE OF PROPERTY AND COMPENSATION FOR LOSS $454,000.00 $432,000.00 $15,000.00 $7,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00MISCELLANEOUS$4,135,000.00 $4,135,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 INTERFUND TRANSFERS $2,039,560.00 $1,901,560.00 $40,000.00 $32,000.00 $66,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 STATE AID $3,547,058.00 $3,547,058.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FEDERAL AID $569,320.00 $569,320.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES $96,751,228.00 $77,980,013.00 $7,931,505.00 $7,599,103.00 $664,215.00 $1,154,392.00 $1,422,000.00 APPROPRIATE CASH SURPLUS $4,538,518.00 $2,630,436.00 $493,257.00 $1,221,741.00 $0.00 $0.00 $193,084.00 TOTAL REVENUES $101,289,746.00 $80,610,449.00 $8,424,762.00 $8,820,844.00 $664,215.00 $1,154,392.00 $1,615,084.00 BALANCE OF APPROPRIATIONS TO BE RAISED BY REAL PROPERTY TAXES: TAXABLE ASSESSED PROPERTY VALUE 2024 TAX RATE TAX LEVY $2,561,841,772.00 11.9800 $30,690,864.00 ESTIMATED REVENUES City of Ithaca 2024 Budget Summary EXHIBIT A 2024 Tompkins County Budget and 2024-2028 Capital Program ADOPTED RECOMMENDED FY2023 2024 $ Variance % Variance Non-Mandate Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $54,023,754 $57,905,897 $3,882,143 7% OVERTIME $1,206,285 $1,046,403 -$159,882 -13% PREMIUM PAY $693,652 $838,985 $145,333 21% FRINGE $24,295,335 $24,351,687 $56,352 0% OTHER FINANCE $8,608,548 $10,716,896 $2,108,348 24% OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $499,743 $489,925 -$9,818 -2% AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $391,000 $316,181 -$74,819 -19% HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT $25,500 $25,500 $0 0% ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$5,752,212 $5,718,506 -$33,706 -1% OTHER $24,308,587 $37,701,999 $13,393,412 55% OTHER SUPPLIES $1,376,779 $1,371,954 -$4,825 0% VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $1,378,262 $1,617,026 $238,764 17% MAINTENANCE $699,350 $699,114 -$236 0% HIGHWAY MATERIALS $3,979,581 $3,768,780 -$210,801 -5% PROGRAM EXPENSE $42,343,542 $42,948,645 $605,103 1% TRAVEL TRAINING $659,438 $755,073 $95,635 14% RENT $542,016 $560,892 $18,876 3% PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $11,494,201 $10,904,689 -$589,512 -5% UTILITIES $1,481,585 $1,826,056 $344,471 23% NON-MANDATE EXPENSES TOTAL $183,759,370 $203,564,208 $19,804,838 11% Mandate Expenses MANDATE - ASGN COUN $2,020,000 $3,876,532 $1,856,532 92% MANDATE - PREK AND EI $6,583,000 $5,945,000 -$638,000 -10% MANDATE - MEDICAL $1,250,889 $1,250,889 $0 0% MANDATE - ECON SEC $9,905,673 $13,028,694 $3,123,021 32% MANDATE - CHILD CARE $9,342,471 $8,800,470 -$542,001 -6% MANDATE - MEDICAID $10,524,407 $11,777,634 $1,253,227 12% MANDATE EXPENSES TOTAL $39,626,440 $44,679,219 $5,052,779 13% Total Expense $223,385,810 $248,243,427 –– Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $41,423,830 $40,627,349 -$796,481 -2% OTHER REVENUES $13,730,526 $13,890,881 $160,355 1% USE OF FUND BALANCE $1,479,524 $215,400 -$1,264,124 -85% INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $13,855,445 $14,076,560 $221,115 2% STATE AID $36,024,728 $46,182,003 $10,157,275 28% FEDERAL AID $23,893,266 $30,120,869 $6,227,603 26% REVENUES TOTAL $130,407,319 $145,113,062 $14,705,743 11% Sales Tax and Unallocated Rev $40,580,970 $43,453,828 $2,872,858 7% Total Revenues $170,988,289 $188,566,890 –– Net Local $52,397,521 $59,676,537 –– Use of Fund Balance $5,070,342 $0 -$5,070,342 -100% Property Tax Levy $47,327,179 $59,676,537 –– Fiscal SummaryFiscal Summary Section 2 Page 2 TARGET OTR REQUESTED OTR - RECOMMENDED FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses Airport $4,764,712 $1,140,980 $1,140,980 Assessment $1,386,953 $178,215 – Assigned Counsel $4,554,212 –– Board of Elections $1,162,492 $199,332 $25,229 Capital Program $7,124,144 –– Contingent Fund $1,250,000 –– Cooperative Extension $759,192 $100,000 $100,000 County Administration $1,617,386 $991,657 $846,661 County Attorney $579,636 –– County Clerk and Motor Vehicles $1,739,730 –– County Historian $15,300 $3,500 – County Office for the Aging $2,858,294 –– County Wide Services $14,423,122 –– Debt Service $6,794,152 –– Department of Social Services $55,643,450 –– District Attorney $2,303,727 $24,530 $24,531 Emergency Response $5,421,533 $709,037 – Facilities $4,835,654 –– Finance $1,683,824 $182,892 $110,744 General Fund Interfund Contributions $8,073,514 $1,140,980 $1,140,980 General Fund Revenues $0 –– Highway and Highway Machinery $8,810,191 –– History Center in Tompkins County $48,948 –– Human Resources $1,391,567 $19,087 – Human Rights, Office of $249,180 $23,000 – Human Services Coalition Agencies $1,687,099 $234,972 $129,472 Human Services Coalition Agency Services $524,348 $90,000 $90,000 Information Technology Services $2,186,860 –– Insurance Reserve $643,500 –– Ithaca Area Economic Development $292,465 $75,000 – Ithaca Tompkins Transportation $397,946 –– Legislature $958,830 $49,139 – Memorial Celebrations $8,000 $2,000 – Other Funds $95,200 –– Outside Colleges $450,000 –– Planning and Sustainability, Department of $1,388,634 $84,474 $60,000 Probation $3,630,852 $100,638 – Rural Library Services $220,026 –– Sheriff's Office - Jail $5,700,836 $17,500 – Sheriff's Office - Road $7,710,137 $619,027 $303,389 Soil & Water Conservation District $353,088 –– Solid Waste and Recycling Management $9,195,022 –– SPCA $34,382 –– Budget - Local Dollars - Target, Requests,Budget - Local Dollars - Target, Requests, & Recommended& Recommended 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 2 Page 3 - TARGET OTR REQUESTED OTR - RECOMMENDED FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 TCAT $21,979,064 $88,381 $48,598 Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3)$3,027,387 $281,000 $281,000 Tompkins County Area Development $270,380 –– Tompkins County Public Library $4,071,793 $260,039 – Tourism Promotion $3,646,552 –– Veterans Service Agency $282,812 –– Weights and Measures $128,476 –– Whole Health $30,646,557 $885,849 $635,793 Workforce Development $1,759,851 –– Youth Services $1,675,502 $111,628 $20,001 Youth Services Recreation Partnership $347,908 $30,468 – ZZZ Unused $0 –– EXPENSES TOTAL $240,804,420 $7,643,324 $4,957,378 Revenues Airport $4,764,712 $1,140,980 $1,140,980 Assessment $61,333 –– Assigned Counsel $2,084,723 –– Board of Elections $139,355 –– Capital Program $0 –– Cooperative Extension $0 –– County Administration $123,814 $235,194 $235,194 County Attorney $16,200 –– County Clerk and Motor Vehicles $1,190,310 –– County Historian $0 –– County Office for the Aging $1,852,304 –– County Wide Services $14,423,122 –– Debt Service $6,794,152 –– Department of Social Services $31,361,026 –– District Attorney $307,119 –$24,531 Emergency Response $1,474,319 –– Facilities $42,280 –– Finance $337,932 –– General Fund Interfund Contributions $310,000 –– General Fund Revenues $52,316,087 –– Highway and Highway Machinery $8,860,000 –– History Center in Tompkins County $0 –– Human Resources $0 –– Human Rights, Office of $0 –– Human Services Coalition Agencies $475,034 –– Human Services Coalition Agency Services $0 –– Information Technology Services $70,619 –– Insurance Reserve $16,289 –– Ithaca Area Economic Development $0 –– Ithaca Tompkins Transportation $397,946 –– Legislature $0 –– Memorial Celebrations $0 –– Other Funds $95,200 –– Outside Colleges $0 –– Planning and Sustainability, Department of $223,403 –– Probation $713,813 –– Rural Library Services $0 –– Sheriff's Office - Jail $147,752 –– Sheriff's Office - Road $522,095 –– Solid Waste and Recycling Management $9,195,022 –– TCAT $20,997,762 –– Tompkins County Area Development $0 –– Tompkins County Public Library $0 –– Tourism Promotion $3,646,552 –– Veterans Service Agency $125,000 –– Section 2 Page 4 TARGET OTR REQUESTED OTR - RECOMMENDED FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Weights and Measures $23,000 –– Whole Health $21,652,866 $16,593 $16,593 Workforce Development $1,826,655 –– Youth Services $407,972 –– Youth Services Recreation Partnership $260,931 $22,851 – REVENUES TOTAL $187,256,699 $1,415,618 $1,417,298 Local Share $53,547,721 $6,227,706 $3,540,080 Section 2 Page 5 2023 ADOPTED 2024 REQUESTED FY2023 2024 $ Variance % Variance Revenues 41110 - SALES TAX 3%$40,580,970 $43,453,828 $2,872,858 7% 41051 - GAIN FROM SALE TAX PROP $35,000 $35,000 $0 0% 41081 - PYMTS IN LIEU TAXES $781,671 $886,907 $105,236 13% 41090 - INT & PENALTIES PROP TAXE $960,000 $960,000 $0 0% 41113 - ROOM TAX $207,952 $377,380 $169,428 81% 41189 - DEED TRANSFER TAX $1,200,000 $1,100,000 -$100,000 -8% 41255 - CLERK FEES $1,300,000 $1,200,000 -$100,000 -8% 42401 - INTEREST & EARNINGS $100,000 $800,000 $700,000 700% 42681 - LEGAL SETTLMENTS $650,000 $650,000 $0 0% 42705 - GIFTS & DONATIONS $34,560 $34,560 $0 0% 42410 - RENTS $275,999 $275,999 $0 0% 41082 - USE OF RESERVES $5,070,342 $0 -$5,070,342 -100% 41091 - TAX INSTALL SERVICE CHARG $160,000 $160,000 $0 0% 42770 - OTHER MISCELL REVENUES $172,413 $172,413 $0 0% 43016 - CASINO LIC FEE/GAMING REV $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $0 0% 43021 - COURT FACILITIES AID $110,000 $110,000 $0 0% 42796 - APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE $1,282,399 $0 -$1,282,399 -100% REVENUES TOTAL $55,021,306 $52,316,087 -$2,705,219 -5% Total Expense –––– Unallocated RevenuesUnallocated Revenues 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 2 Page 6 FTE INFORMATION 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTEs Airport 15 15 15 15 15 15 Assessment 12 13 11 11 12 12 Assigned Counsel 465666 Board of Elections 7 10 9 15 15 15 County Administration 9 11 9 14 15 13 County Attorney 333444 County Clerk and Motor Vehicles 21 22 20 21 20 19 County Office for the Aging 13 13 11 12 13 15 Department of Social Services 178 181 180 181 185 188 District Attorney 14 16 15 15 16 16 Emergency Response 31 32 28 31 35 34 Facilities 33 34 33 33 34 32 Finance 13 13 13 13 16 15 Highway and Highway Machinery 42 46 39 40 40 39 Human Resources 10 10 9 12 11 11 Human Rights, Office of 333332 Information Technology Services 13 12 15 16 16 14 Ithaca Tompkins Transportation 333333 Legislature 17 18 18 18 18 18 Planning and Sustainability, Department of 11 11 10 11 11 11 Probation 37 36 32 32 32 32 Sheriff's Office - Jail 51 51 50 50 50 48 Sheriff's Office - Road 46 49 48 54 55 61 Solid Waste and Recycling Management 14 14 14 14 16 16 Transportation Planning 111133 Veterans Service Agency –11232 Weights and Measures 221111 Whole Health 131 132 117 125 138 140 Workforce Development 16 17 19 19 19 17 Youth Services 554443 FTES TOTAL 753 780 736 774 805 805 Tompkins County Full-Time EquivalentsTompkins County Full-Time Equivalents 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 2 Page 7 1 Mandated Services 2023 BUDGET 2023 ACTUAL 2024 CNTY TARGET FY2023 FY2023 2024 Expenses Assigned Counsel $2,020,000 $1,398,293 $3,876,532 Department of Social Services $29,772,551 $20,166,918 $33,606,798 Outside Colleges $400,000 $248,330 $450,000 Sheriff's Office - Jail $450,024 $262,950 $450,024 Whole Health $7,383,865 $3,367,888 $6,745,865 EXPENSES TOTAL $40,026,440 $25,444,379 $45,129,219 Revenues Assigned Counsel $225,000 $253,165 $1,714,446 Department of Social Services $12,738,279 $6,239,812 $15,000,386 Outside Colleges $0 –$0 Sheriff's Office - Jail $0 –$0 Whole Health $4,072,620 $2,544,304 $3,580,000 REVENUES TOTAL $17,035,899 $9,037,281 $20,294,832 Calculation $22,990,541 $16,407,098 $24,834,387 Tompkins County Human ServiceTompkins County Human Service MandatesMandates 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 2 Page 8 - Department of Social Services Mandate 2023 BUDGET 2023 ACTUAL 2024 CNTY TARGET FY2023 FY2023 2024 Expenses Department of Social Services 6055 - DAYCARE $2,030,634 $1,616,364 $2,962,551 6109 - FAMILY ASSISTANCE $2,964,378 $2,474,179 $3,613,092 6140 - SAFETY NET $4,756,770 $3,854,986 $6,349,517 6141 - FUEL CRISIS ASSIST. STATE $75,000 $31,599 $75,000 6142 - EMERG. AID TO ADULTS $78,891 $20,822 $28,534 6070 - PURCHASE OF SERVICES $1,446,941 $952,451 $1,837,781 6106 - SPEC. NEEDS ADULT FAM.$2,000 –$9,000 6110 - AID TO DEPENDENT CHILD.II $0 –– 6119 - CHILD CARE $7,114,073 $4,282,984 $6,157,682 6123 - DELINQUENT CARE $579,457 $307,447 $668,912 6129 - STATE TRAINING SCHOOLS $200,000 –$127,095 6100 - MEDICAID $10,521,407 $6,626,086 $11,767,634 6101 - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE $3,000 –$10,000 6102 - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE STATE $0 –– DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TOTAL $29,772,551 $20,166,918 $33,606,798 EXPENSES TOTAL $29,772,551 $20,166,918 $33,606,798 Revenues Department of Social Services 6055 - DAYCARE $1,959,882 $1,125,933 $2,891,799 6109 - FAMILY ASSISTANCE $2,711,474 $1,149,377 $3,603,897 6140 - SAFETY NET $1,633,760 $1,001,443 $2,095,902 6141 - FUEL CRISIS ASSIST. STATE $75,000 $43,274 $75,000 6142 - EMERG. AID TO ADULTS $39,871 $6,446 $16,109 6070 - PURCHASE OF SERVICES $845,413 $669,576 $1,128,095 6106 - SPEC. NEEDS ADULT FAM.$2,000 –$9,000 6110 - AID TO DEPENDENT CHILD.II $0 –– 6119 - CHILD CARE $4,983,436 $2,207,134 $4,655,829 6123 - DELINQUENT CARE $484,443 –$514,755 6129 - STATE TRAINING SCHOOLS $0 –$0 6100 - MEDICAID $0 –$0 6101 - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE $3,000 $36,630 $10,000 6102 - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE STATE $0 –– DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TOTAL $12,738,279 $6,239,812 $15,000,386 REVENUES TOTAL $12,738,279 $6,239,812 $15,000,386 Calculation $17,034,272 $13,927,106 $18,606,412 Assigned Counsel Mandate 2023 BUDGET 2023 ACTUAL 2024 CNTY TARGET FY2023 FY2023 2024 Expenses Assigned Counsel 1171 - DEFENSE OF INDIG. ATTYS.$2,020,000 $1,398,293 $3,876,532 ASSIGNED COUNSEL TOTAL $2,020,000 $1,398,293 $3,876,532 EXPENSES TOTAL $2,020,000 $1,398,293 $3,876,532 Revenues Assigned Counsel 1171 - DEFENSE OF INDIG. ATTYS.$225,000 $253,165 $1,714,446 ASSIGNED COUNSEL TOTAL $225,000 $253,165 $1,714,446 REVENUES TOTAL $225,000 $253,165 $1,714,446 Calculation $1,795,000 $1,145,127 $2,162,086 Section 2 Page 9 Outside Colleges 2023 BUDGET 2023 ACTUAL 2024 CNTY TARGET FY2023 FY2023 2024 Expenses Outside Colleges $400,000 $248,330 $450,000 EXPENSES TOTAL $400,000 $248,330 $450,000 Revenues Outside Colleges $0 –$0 REVENUES TOTAL $0 –$0 Calculation $400,000 $248,330 $450,000 Sheriì's Oïce Jail Mandate 2023 BUDGET 2023 ACTUAL 2024 CNTY TARGET FY2023 FY2023 2024 Expenses Sheriff's Office - Jail $450,024 $262,950 $450,024 EXPENSES TOTAL $450,024 $262,950 $450,024 Revenues Sheriff's Office - Jail $0 –$0 REVENUES TOTAL $0 –$0 Calculation $450,024 $262,950 $450,024 Whole Health Mandate 2023 BUDGET 2023 ACTUAL 2024 CNTY TARGET FY2023 FY2023 2024 Expenses Whole Health $7,383,865 $3,367,888 $6,745,865 EXPENSES TOTAL $7,383,865 $3,367,888 $6,745,865 Revenues Whole Health $4,072,620 $2,544,304 $3,580,000 REVENUES TOTAL $4,072,620 $2,544,304 $3,580,000 Calculation $3,311,245 $823,585 $3,165,865 Section 2 Page 10 Payroll and BeneítsPayroll and Beneíts 2024 Tompkins County Operating Budget2024 Tompkins County Operating Budget Section 2 Page 11 Payroll and Benefits Payroll Retirement FICA Workers Comp Health Insurance Supp Benefits Unemployment Insurance Total Fringe Benefits Fringe Benefit Rate Hea lth Insurance 14.6% FICA 5.3% Retirement 9.5% 2023 Adopted $50,806,999 $6,066,951 $3,886,735 $750,000 $11,454,901 $150,000 $135,000 $22,443,587 44.17% Unempl oyment 0.2% 2024 Recommended $55,898,158 $7,645,728 $4,276,209 $750,000 $11,741 ,366 $155,000 $135,000 $24,703,303 44.19% o/o Change 10.0% 26.0% 10.0% 0% 2.5% 3.3% 0% 10.1% Constitutional Tax Limit and Debt LimitConstitutional Tax Limit and Debt Limit 2024 Tompkins County Operating Budget2024 Tompkins County Operating Budget Section 2 Page 12 Constitutional Tax Margin and Debt Limit 2024 Recommended Budget 2022 Constitutional Tax Margin 2023 Constitutional Debt Limit Total Taxing Power $133,438,097 Debt Limit $622,711,120 Tax Levy Subject to Tax Limit $46,162,645 Total Indebtedness $66,185,000 Tax Margin Available $87,275,452 Debt Capacity Available $556,526,120 o/o of Taxing Power -2023 34.59% o/o of Debt Limit -2023 10.63% o/o of Taxing Power -2022 35.25% o/o ofTaxing Power -2021 36.48% o/o of Debt Limit -2022 9.87% o/o of Debt Limit -2021 9.54% o/o of Debt Limit -2020 10.31 o/o Constitution Tax Margin = 1.5 o/o of 5 yea r average full valuation Constitution Debt Limit= 7% of 5 yea r average full valuation 2023 5 year average full valuation -$10,050,000,000 2022 5 year average full valuation -$ 9,291,950,227 Integrity, ccountaibility, lespect, Equity. What is the Constitutional Debt Limit? In New York State, there are limits to how much debt a local government or school district can incur. For counties, cities, towns and villages: • The debt limit is a percentage of the five-year average full valuation of taxable property within a municipality. • Debt issued for the purpose of water supply and distribution and certain types of short term (source: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/local-government/required- reporting/constitutional-debt-limit) Appropriated Fund BalancesAppropriated Fund Balances 2024 Tompkins County Operating Budget2024 Tompkins County Operating Budget Section 2 Page 13 Appropriated Fund Balance Actuals/Estimates 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Capital $10,218,854 $3,884,962 $4,900,000 $4,145,000 $4,500,000 Program Onetime $3,089,243 $615,181 $1,075,000 Multi-Year and/or $3,939,602 $2,811 ,651 $2,465,075 Deferred Tax Levy ARPA funds used in place of using $1 ,593,435 in place of fund balance Multi-Year and/or Deferred Tax Levy takes into consideration the over target requests that, if successful, will likely continue to be an ongoing expense that will be included in the tax levy. ■ Capital Program Onetime ■ MultiYear and/or Deferred Tax Levy 20,000,000 15,000,000 10,000,000 5,000,000 0 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Property Tax Cap SummaryProperty Tax Cap Summary 2024 Tompkins County Operating Budget2024 Tompkins County Operating Budget Section 2 Page 14 NYS Cap Limits Increase in Tax Levy(%) Increase in Tax Levy($) Total Tax Levy at Cap 2023 Adopted 2.58% $1,353,448 $53,752,907 Tompkins County Administrator Recommended Levy Increase in Tax Levy(%) 0.00% Increase in Tax Levy($) $-2,615,795 Total Tax Levy $53,671 ,694 Resulting Annual Carryover $0* As permitted by law: 2024 Estimate 3.54% $1,855,764 $54,253,285 2.00% $1,040,957 $53,438,478 $0* Authorization to Override Cap, Local Law: No. 3 of 2022 -A Local Law Overriding Tax Levy Limit for 2023 Authorization to Override, repealed by Local Law: NA *NYS Estimated Annual Carryover based on the actual difference between Levy and Levy Cap or 1.5% of 2023 Levy Limit, whichever is lower. Room TaxRoom Tax 2024 Tompkins County Operating Budget2024 Tompkins County Operating Budget Section 2 Page 15 Budgeting 2024 Room Tax Revenues for the Department of Planning & Sustainability Calculating the room tax to be direct budgeted from 41113 to TCDPS and Unallocated Revenues $ 4,442,000 Projected 2024 Room Tax Revenue 10% of Projected Room Tax Revenue $ 444,200 for County Tax Administration (per local law) $ 107,277 for Tourism Program Director/ Principal Planner position Remainder belongs in: $ 3,890,523 6475 -Tourism Promotion & Community Arts Partnership 4% of Projected Room Tax Revenue $ 177,680 for Ithaca Downtown Conference Center (6475-54802) Places in the budget to find 41113 -Room Tax as revenues: Amount Unit# Department $ 3,890,523 6475 Tourism Promotion & Community Arts Partnership Components of the Planning Department Administration not Part Amount Unit# of the Administrative 10% $ 107,277 8020 Community Planning (Tourism Program Director) Amount Unit# Components of the Administrative 10% $ 67,562 8020 Community Planning $ 16,314 1989 Risk Management (County Administration) $ 19,577 1310 Treasury (Budget & Finance) $ 26,103 1315 Accounting (Comptroller) $ 3,264 1420 County Attorney $ 311,380 9999 Unallocated Revenues $ 444,200 10% of Projected Room Tax Amount Unit# Components of 8020 -Community Planning $ 67,562 8020 Part Time Staff Support (3 Positions) $ 107,277 8020 Tourism Program Director/ Principal Planner American Rescue PlanAmerican Rescue Plan 2024 Tompkins County Operating Budget2024 Tompkins County Operating Budget Section 2 Page 16 2021-2023 American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Funds Allocation Community Recovery 32.9% Originally allocated to Capital, but reallocated for Community Recovery Capital 44.1% 2021 -2023 ARPA Funds Activity as of 6/30/2023 • Spent • Unspent $10,000,000 $7,500,000 $5,000,000 $2,500,000 $0 Operating 23% Operating Capital Community Recovery Sales Tax Distribution DiagramSales Tax Distribution Diagram 2024 Tompkins County Operating Budget2024 Tompkins County Operating Budget Section 2 Page 17 How Sales Tax is Distributed in Tompkins County 8% NY Sales Tax Collected in Tompkins County NY State Keeps Hall 4% (½ of the 8%) Portion Collected Hali Returned to County 25% ("The 1 %") Distributed according to ratio of point of origin 4% (½ of the 8%) Of this 4% Portion Collected Inside . Outside Ithaca Ithaca City City Limits Limits 75% ("The3%") Distributed according to ratio of point of origin ains County Retains Returned to City .--County Ret Portion Collected Outside Ithaca City Limits Portion Collected Inside -----~ Ithaca City Limits County Retains 50% 50% Distributed to Towns based on Population 75% 50% 25% County Retains Returned to City to on 25 % Distributed Towns based Populatio n l .-- Human Coa Services lition 20 % is20% ces Human Servi Agencies (6305) 97.7% ~ OAR (6315) 2.3% TCAT (5630) $364,000 50% County City/ County Programs Related to City Sales Tax 25% Agreement I Of this 25% I Recreation Mainstream (Variable Annual Request) + + Youth Mental Health Department Department (7022) (4326) Dispatch (3410) To the City as $180,000 "Pass ThrougW I I • • Southside Tompkins Community County Public Center Library 2% 0.85% 50% (6901) Remainder to City SECTION 3 CAPITAL PLAN www.tompkinscountyny.gov Section 3 Page 1 Thank you for living Tompkins County's valu Respect. We embrace a safe and inclusive culture and treat others with dignity, understanding, and compassion. Integrity, Accountability, Respect, &Equity, Airport Projects Total Cost Proposal Name Amount Airport - ARFF SRE Building $29,953,800 Airport - Acquire SRE Equipment (Blower/Broom)$1,300,000 Airport - Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting/Structural Vehicle & Equipment $1,500,000 Airport - Canopy Covered Access Road, Electric Charging Stations & Solar Panels $1,000,000 Airport - Master Plan/Pavement Management Plan $680,000 Airport - Obstruction Study and Removal $850,000 Airport - Passenger Terminal Baggage Claim Carousel $767,000 Airport - Rehabilitate General Aviation (GA) Apron - Construction $1,420,000 Airport - Runway Lighting & Signage - Rehabilitation - LED $2,090,000 Airport - Terminal Apron Rehabilitation $4,732,000 $44,292,800 Airport PFC Proposal Name Amount Airport - ARFF SRE Building $1,269,316 Airport - Acquire SRE Equipment (Blower/Broom)$65,000 Airport - Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting/Structural Vehicle & Equipment $75,000 Airport - Canopy Covered Access Road, Electric Charging Stations & Solar Panels $50,000 Airport - Master Plan/Pavement Management Plan $34,000 Airport - Obstruction Study and Removal $42,500 Airport - Passenger Terminal Baggage Claim Carousel $38,350 Airport - Rehabilitate General Aviation (GA) Apron - Construction $71,000 Airport - Runway Lighting & Signage - Rehabilitation - LED $104,500 Airport - Terminal Apron Rehabilitation $236,600 $1,986,266 Emergency Services Total Cost Proposal Name Amount 34.05 EQUIPMENT R&R 2021-25 $1,243,191 34.30 Backup Dispatch Center/Systems Upgrade $2,970,551 $4,213,742 Capital Improvement ProjectsCapital Improvement Projects Summary of Total Cost and Local ShareSummary of Total Cost and Local Share Section 3 Page 2 ,__ Emergency Services Local Share Proposal Name Amount 34.05 EQUIPMENT R&R 2021-25 $1,243,191 34.30 Backup Dispatch Center/Systems Upgrade $2,970,551 $4,213,742 Facilities Projects Total Cost Proposal Name Amount 16.08 Facilities Restoration Project $9,600,000 16.15 Center of Government $40,000,000 Cold Storage Building $670,000 Green Facilities $30,643,992 Voting Machines $625,000 $81,538,992 Facilities Projects Local Share Proposal Name Amount 16.08 Facilities Restoration Project $6,800,000 16.15 Center of Government $28,600,000 Cold Storage Building $390,000 Green Facilities $23,546,500 $59,336,500 Highway Projects Total Cost Proposal Name Amount 51.51 Podunk Road Bridge over Taughannock Creek $3,869,000 51.53 Fall Creek Road CR 105, Bridge Rehabilitation over Fall Creek $1,925,000 51.91 Highway Machinery 5-Year Plan $7,638,000 Commercial Drivers Road Test Site - Airport $1,465,000 Falls Road Bridge over Taughannock Creek $4,881,000 Midline Road Culvert BridgeNY Grant Project $1,178,000 Road Maintenance Program $15,600,000 $36,556,000 Highway Projects Local Share Proposal Name Amount 51.51 Podunk Road Bridge over Taughannock Creek $773,800 51.53 Fall Creek Road CR 105, Bridge Rehabilitation over Fall Creek $385,000 51.91 Highway Machinery 5-Year Plan $7,638,000 Commercial Drivers Road Test Site - Airport $1,465,000 Falls Road Bridge over Taughannock Creek $244,050 Midline Road Culvert BridgeNY Grant Project $58,900 Road Maintenance Program $9,600,000 $20,164,750 Section 3 Page 3 Information Technology Total Cost Proposal Name Amount 16.92 ITS INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT/MAINTENANCE $3,766,682 $3,766,682 Information Technology Local Share Proposal Name Amount 16.92 ITS INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT/MAINTENANCE $3,766,682 $3,766,682 Planning and Sustainability Total Cost Proposal Name Amount 87.46 AQUIFER STUDY $746,321 87.47 NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE $2,400,000 87.48 GREEN FLEET $7,705,400 BROADBAND EXPANSION TO UNSERVED AREAS $4,275,000 $15,126,721 Planning and Sustainability Local Share Proposal Name Amount 87.46 AQUIFER STUDY $746,321 87.47 NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE $2,400,000 87.48 GREEN FLEET $5,974,400 BROADBAND EXPANSION TO UNSERVED AREAS $1,068,748 $10,189,469 Recycling and Materials Management Total Cost Proposal Name Amount 81.60 RSWC Infrastructure - ARP $1,618,866 81.61 RSWC Upgrades 2021-2025 $1,383,571 $3,002,437 Section 3 Page 4 --------l Budget ImpactBudget Impact‐‐Detailed Total Existing and Proposed Debt ServiceDetailed Total Existing and Proposed Debt Serviceand Cash Capitaland Cash Capital $4,651,859.00 Proposal Name in FY2050 $0 $1M $2M $3M $4M $5M $6M $7M $8M $9M FY2024 FY2026 FY2028 FY2030 FY2032 FY2034 FY2036 FY2038 FY2040 FY2042 FY2044 FY2046 FY2048 FY2050 Budget ImpactBudget Impact‐‐Detailed Total Existing and Proposed Debt ServiceDetailed Total Existing and Proposed Debt Service Proposal Name FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2027 Amount 2022 - A Various Projects $400,633 $401,955 $398,074 $398,643 2014 Refunding of 2005 & 2007 $383,250 $386,250 $378,500 $384,750 Highway Machinery 5 - Year Plan $94,998 $190,000 $315,704 $427,441 2019 Various Projects $413,000 $412,350 $416,325 $414,925 2018 Various Projects $206,356 $207,138 $207,563 $207,625 Fiscal Agent Fees $95,000 $95,000 $95,000 $95,000 BridgeNY Culvert Replacement Projects- CAPITAL RESERVES $0 $224,544 $224,639 $225,013 2017 Various Projects $555,106 $559,856 $564,306 $563,166 2016 Various Projects $265,100 $265,200 $260,200 $265,200 2015 Various Projects $766,412 $735,794 $734,177 $738,289 2014 Various Projects $265,700 $262,596 $266,349 $264,290 2013 Various Projects $288,800 $118,484 $119,084 $108,757 2023 Various Projects $596,842 $596,100 $595,900 $594,900 2012 Various Projects $82,859 $84,121 $82,711 $83,740 Tentative Capital Budget and Debt ServiceTentative Capital Budget and Debt Service Budget Impact‐‐Detailed Total Existing and Proposed Debt Service and Cash Capital Data Updated Aug 28, 2023, 9:00 PM Section 3 Page 5 Tentative Capital Budget and Debt Service Budget lmpact--Detailed Total Existing and Proposed Debt Service and Cash Capital Budget lmpact--Detailed Total Existing and Proposed Debt Service Proposal Name FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 FY2027 ITS Infrastructure Replacement/Maintenance (2020-2024) $432,750 $385,000 $540,000 $395,000 Green Fleet $438,000 $366,500 $784,500 $820,000 2014 Refunding of 2010 $1,122,700 $1,119,200 $1,123,950 $1,116,450 Human Services Building Annex-Mortgage (COFA) i $52,000 $57,183 $0 $0 2021 Various Projects $218,794 $216,755 $276,725 $274,175 2020 Various Projects $194,603 $197,050 $199,313 $196,538 Road Maintenance Program $0 $0 $0 $192,582 51.53 Fall Creek Road CR 105, Bridge Rehabilitation over Fall Creek -NEW $10,000 $10,000 $190,000 $190,000 Cortland Street Bridge Replacement over Owasco Inlet $150,318 $230,740 $230,740 $230,740 Equipment Renewal and Replacement (2021-2025) EMS $30,824 $332,520 $0 $0 Aquifer Study Program $8,850 $0 $0 $0 Cold Storage $50,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 AMOUNT $7,122,894 $7,554,335 $8,053,759 $8,187,223 Capital - Summary of Budget Impact Total Existing and ProposedCapital - Summary of Budget Impact Total Existing and ProposedDebt Service and Cash Capital OutlaysDebt Service and Cash Capital Outlays $0 $1M $2M $3M $4M $5M $6M $7M $8M $9M FY2024 FY2026 FY2028 FY2030 FY2032 FY2034 Data Updated Aug 28, 2023, 9:00 PM Section 3 Page 6 Capital -Summary of Budget Impact Total Existing and Proposed Debt Service and Cash Capital Outlays $4,651,859.00 Proposal Name in FY2050 $0 $1M $2M $3M $4M $5M $6M $7M $8M $9M FY2024 FY2026 FY2028 FY2030 FY2032 FY2034 FY2036 FY2038 FY2040 FY2042 FY2044 FY2046 FY2048 FY2050 $9,303,718.00 Proposal Name in FY2050 $0 $5M $10M $15M $20M $25M $30M $35M $40M $45M FY2024 FY2026 FY2028 FY2030 FY2032 FY2034 FY2036 FY2038 FY2040 FY2042 FY2044 FY2046 FY2048 FY2050 Future Capital Report Excluding New - Tax Levy Data Updated Aug 28, 2023, 9:00 PM Debt Service Future Expense Report Data Updated Aug 28, 2023, 9:00 PM $405,600.00 Proposal Name in FY2042 $0 $1M $2M $3M $4M $5M $6M $7M FY2024 FY2026 FY2028 FY2030 FY2032 FY2034 FY2036 FY2038 FY2040 FY2042 Data Updated Aug 28, 2023, 9:00 PM Section 3 Page 7 Debt Service -Current Financial Obligations 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Facilities Restoration Project ProjectProject: 16.08 StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2014 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2028 CommitteeCommittee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project ManagerProject Manager: Arel LeMaro Program ManagerProgram Manager: Arel LeMaro DepartmentDepartment: Facilities Department LocationLocation: 42.4424513,-76.4977345 Total Project Cost: $9,600,000Total Project Cost: $9,600,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION This request is intended to address facilities capital maintenance/restoration projects and address the backlog of deferred maintenance that currently exists in the County's facilities. Years of underfunding maintenance budgets and underinvesting in County-owned facilities have caused a significant backlog of deferred maintenance. The purpose of this ongoing multi-year project is to replace building systems, equipment, or components that have exceeded their design life. These fall into the following categories: roofing, HVAC, fire alarm, electrical, site, building envelope, flooring, and elevator. Priority is given to projects that address: 1.) life safety and code compliance issues, and 2.) damage and deterioration of facilities. The overall goal is the maintenance of the functional and financial value of the facilities to the County. Once deferred maintenance is caught up, the ongoing facility capital maintenance and repair needs in future years will be addressed through this funding. If ongoing needs are not addressed, 16.08 FACILITIES RESTORATION PROJECT16.08 FACILITIES RESTORATION PROJECT Section 3 Page 8 Project Name Project Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $9,600,000 the county will likely be faced with the same problem in future years. Funds will be used to correct deficiencies in facilities in worse condition in order to prevent further deterioration. The Capital Plan continues the approach of methodically planning for investment in County facilities to address a backlog of deferred maintenance with the continuation of the Facility Restoration Project. In order to address this backlog of deferred maintenance and scheduled building maintenance needs, $1.4M is being invested annually in the Facilities Restoration Capital Project account. Several major restoration projects have been completed since 2014 such as fire alarm system upgrades, parking lot restoration projects, roofing replacements, masonry restoration, flooring replacements, elevator modernization, dry sprinkler system upgrade, building safety & security improvements, etc. Design of a major electrical system upgrade at the Old Jail and Old Courthouse buildings is underway with construction expected to start in late 2023. Parking lot improvements at the Human Services building and Public Works facility are expected to start in fall 2023. In 2024, we plan to continue with the design and construction of facility improvement projects including roof replacements, elevator modernizations, flooring replacement, envelope improvements, and window replacements. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Design $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 Construction $2,400,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $2,600,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 INTERFUND(A)$1,200,000 $0 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $2,600,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000 Section 3 Page 9 -:-----------1 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Center of Government ProjectProject: 16.15 StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2021 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2027 CommitteeCommittee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project ManagerProject Manager: Arel LeMaro Program ManagerProgram Manager: Arel LeMaro DepartmentDepartment: Facilities Department LocationLocation: Corner of Buffalo Street and North Tioga Street Total Project Cost: $40,000,000Total Project Cost: $40,000,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION In 2021 the County Legislature took action to purchase a property at the corner of Buffalo and North Tioga Streets in the City of Ithaca with the plan of constructing an office building that will serve as the Tompkins County Center of Government. The current estimate for the new construction project totalls $30.6 million. The Center of Government project is budgeted to be funded through a combination of bond proceeds, general funds, and State/Federal grants as outlined in the 2022 Capital Plan. In February 2022 the County took ownership of the two properties on the 300 block of N. Tioga Street adjacent to the Main Courthouse. The Legislature approved moving forward with a program space study update in April 2022. The space study update was completed and presented to the Facilities & Infrastructure Committee in July 2022. Decisions regarding whether to proceed with the Center of Government building project are currently under discussion. 16.15 CENTER OF GOVERNMENT16.15 CENTER OF GOVERNMENT Section 3 Page 10 Project Name Project Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $40,000,000 Should the Legislature decide to move forward with the Center of Government Building project in 2023, then the focus in late 2023 and all of 2024 would be architectural and engineering design. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Land $3,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Construction $0 $35,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 Design $2,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,000,000 $35,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Worksheet Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Revenue $5,000,000 $35,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE $200,000 $9,200,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 OTHER STATE AID $0 $2,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 INTERFUND(A)$4,800,000 $23,800,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,000,000 $35,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 11 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: ITS INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT/MAINTENANCE ProjectProject: 16.92 StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2020 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2028 CommitteeCommittee: Government Operations Project ManagerProject Manager: Loren Cottrell Program ManagerProgram Manager: Loren Cottrell DepartmentDepartment: Information Technology Services LocationLocation: Various County Buildings Total Project Cost: $3,766,682Total Project Cost: $3,766,682 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Tompkins County ITS maintains core infrastructure in 17 buildings supporting 27 departments. This equipment includes but is not limited to computers, servers, storage, phones, cameras, uninteruptible power supplies, and network components. The ITS department has determined the need to replace aging equipment to support Tompkins County technology needs and provide a stable platform for departments. Projects completed to date include:Projects completed to date include: - Implementation of Uptown data core switch. - Uptown campus fiber optics upgrades: Sheriff, Terminal, CFR, Health, & DoER. - Implementation of video security camera storage (DVR) and Salient software upgrades. - Upgrade of Internet load balancing and redundancy management equipment. - Upgrade and expansion of Storage Area Network (SAN) 16.92 ITS INFRASTRUCTURE16.92 ITS INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT/MAINTENANCEREPLACEMENT/MAINTENANCE Section 3 Page 12 Project Name Project Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $3,766,682 Projects completed to date include: -====-Information Technology ~OurMisslon ~-:.::~01:Z1~:!~==:::-~";::::!s"::1::=::~::,::;·p;:: .. " ~ ob)o<t111tt.,oc1>noc••~,...,•ndpubllc-•'tG"'''""',.,1orromp<,,..c.....,..,dtp•r<,,,.,-i,. OftG""rdOnllM Wr,StrlveloProvlde ~ £ill =l~:=n~::,";;"!':~~:C~~=.=~::::;.,~i>r>d - Firewall upgrade - Upgrade and expansion of video security camera storage (DVR) - Implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication to improve IT security and remote access. - Storage Area Network (SAN) capacity increase and upgrade. - Firewall replacement at two datacenters. - Coordination and engineering for the replacement of the Downtown Core Network switch. - Creation of a countywide centralized computer replacement program. Significant 2023 projects include:Significant 2023 projects include: - Implementation of Virtual Edge Gateway (VEG) for improved off site/remote phone service. - Design, replacement, and expansion of WiFi Access Points in County facilities. - Professional services for SharePoint, OneDrive, Intranet project and other Microsoft upgrades. - Implementation of Downtown data core switch. - Continued replacement of computer workstations Significant 2024 projects include:Significant 2024 projects include: - Purchase of replacement phone switching gear & desk phones. - Final decision and implementation of server, database, and application patch management system. - Purchase and Implementation of replacement DVR servers. - Replacement of several building UPS systems. - Replacement of both uptown and downtown load balancing devices - Cloud Disaster Recovery Backup Solution - Continued replacement of computer workstations PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Equipment $1,364,082 $494,000 $370,000 $515,000 $380,000 $430,000 Other $98,600 $40,000 $15,000 $25,000 $15,000 $20,000 $1,462,682 $534,000 $385,000 $540,000 $395,000 $450,000 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Worksheet Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Revenue $1,462,682 $534,000 $385,000 $540,000 $395,000 $450,000 INTERFUND(A)$1,462,682 $534,000 $385,000 $540,000 $395,000 $450,000 $1,462,682 $534,000 $385,000 $540,000 $395,000 $450,000 Section 3 Page 13 Significant 2023 projects include: Significant 2024 projects include: 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: 34.05 EQUIPMENT R&R 2021-25 ProjectProject: 34.05 StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2021 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2025 CommitteeCommittee: Public Safety Project ManagerProject Manager: Michael Stitley Program ManagerProgram Manager: Michael Stitley DepartmentDepartment: Emergency Response LocationLocation: 92 Brown Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 Total Project Cost: $1,243,191Total Project Cost: $1,243,191 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The communications equipment that is at the center of the Department of Emergency Response's operations (including all 10 communications tower sites) has a limited reliable life-span and needs to be maintained and/or replaced on a regular cycle to ensure continuity of operations in critical public safety functions. Local dollars would be contributed to this capital project on a regular basis to build up a reserve to fund a regular equipment replacement schedule. In 2020, the 2nd tower-top amp replacement was completed, microwave upgrade project was completed and scheduled maintenance that had previously been deferred began to be completed. In 2021, scheduled maintenance and capital project planning continued. Tower-top Amps were replaced and roof inspection and maintenance were done on tower shelters. 34.05 EQUIPMENT R&R 2021-2534.05 EQUIPMENT R&R 2021-25 Section 3 Page 14 Project Name Project Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $1,243,191 In 2022, continued scheduled maintenance and roof repair is planned. Additionally, we have been notified of a battery-back up failure which will result in replacement of the tower site battery back- up much earlier than anticipated. In 2023, continued scheduled maintenance of generators and roof repair/maintenance is planned. Battery replacement had to be planned for much sooner than anticipated. Batteries for all tower sites are on order and will be replaced once they arrive. All remaining shelter roof and wall repairs will be completed. For 2024, we anticipate the need for cameras to be installed at all tower sites for security. There have been several thefts of copper from the wiring, which causes problems. Security cameras will enable dispatch (and others) to view the sites as needed. We also anticipate needing to build a roadway at the Groton tower site and replacing/moving the propane tank to inside the fenced area due to animal damage. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Equipment R & R Expense Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future Equipment $849,847 $30,824 $332,520 $0 $0 $0 $0 Construction $30,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $879,847 $30,824 $332,520 $0 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Epuipment R & R Revenue Worksheet Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Revenue $879,847 $30,824 $332,520 $0 $0 $0 INTERFUND(A)$879,847 $30,824 $332,520 $0 $0 $0 $879,847 $30,824 $332,520 $0 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 15 -I---------------; -:-----------1 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Backup Dispatch Center/Systems Upgrade ProjectProject: 34.30 StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2020 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2024 CommitteeCommittee: Public Safety Project ManagerProject Manager: Jack Crance Program ManagerProgram Manager: Michael Stitley DepartmentDepartment: Department of Emergency Response LocationLocation: East Hill Plaza Total Project Cost: $2,970,551Total Project Cost: $2,970,551 PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project was first submitted in 2020 and it's justification remains the same - Tompkins County does not currently have a back-up dispatch center in the event that the primary center is deemed unusable for any reason. Since original approval of this project in 2020, Cornell University Police Department has been identified as a partner in this effort. Approvals by Cornell resulting in Cornell-owned space near campus to be utilized as a shared back-up center. Vendor proposals for a scope of work were approved and contracts signed. For 2022, the final MOU and lease agreement need to be signed. This is taking longer than anticipated. 34.30 BACKUP DISPATCH34.30 BACKUP DISPATCH CENTER/SYSTEMS UPGRADECENTER/SYSTEMS UPGRADE Section 3 Page 16 Project Name Project Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $2,970,551 CDR meetings have been conducted with the vendor and equipment is being received and staged at DoER. Phase 1 of the project included a radio upgrade, necessary to enable the system to handle the back-up center. It is scheduled to cut over on 4/28/22. Other anticipated steps include a Motorola Flex CAD system upgrade, Paging system upgrade, Phone and equipment removal and install, fiber install between East Hill Plaza and ITS, old dispatch center equipment removal from IFD and a quote for costs to refurbish the existing primary center. While construction and installation is happening, we will be forming policy and procedures with respect to the back-up center. The renovation of the existing primary 911 center on Brown Rd will be completed after the backup center is complete. 2023 work: 1. Fiber install between Cornell, DOER and ITS for use by the radio system, phone system, and Flex (CAD) COMPLETED. 2. VESTA phone update at DOER, Cornell primary scheduled for June COMPLETED. 3. Radio system updates COMPLETED EXCEPT FOR PINE TREE LOCATION 4. Paging system design finalized and quotes received COMPLETED 5. Furniture installed at Pine Tree COMPLETED 6. Furniture PO issued for 92 Brown Rd COMPLETED 7. Variance application and submittal VARIANCE APPLICATION SUBMITTED AND HAS BEEN APPROVED. Work in progress or not started/anticipated to be complete or started in 2024: 1. Phone, Radio, and CAD hardware installation in server room at Pine Tree. Some of this has started. Completion depends on Variance results and work needed for Variance. Phone and radio hardware installation is mostly complete except for electrical connections as the electrical upgrades for the space are not yet complete. 2. Flex (CAD) updates in progress. 3. Server room work at Pine Tree in progress. 4. Microwave link between IC tower and Pine Tree. This is waiting for the Variance to be approved before started. The variance has been approved and this process has started. 5. Cornell work at Pine Tree, to include electrical, generator, and UPS. Some in progress, some on order (generator), some depends on Variance approval and Variance work. Electrical work is being scheduled, generator has been ordered with an expected October (2023) delivery and installation. 6. Rehab at 92 Brown Rd. This is on hold, waiting to find out if the furniture at Pine Tree needs to be moved. Still on hold, however, all current indications are that the furniture at Pine Tree will not need to be moved. 7. Continued clean-up of old Dispatch center at IFD waiting on Facilities to schedule their people. Still in progress 8. Connection for text to 911, expect to execute contract for this the beginning of 2024 9. Training for Command Central modules in VESTA, this will be scheduled after the Cornell Main VESTA cut-over. Training is in progress and the modules will go live when training is complete. 10. Decision and funding on the paging system upgrade 11. Decision and funding on cameras at the tower sites 12. Cornell has started the process to design and implement the building changes and construction work required for the approved variance. Section 3 Page 17 County and Customer Service Improved: County and Customer Service Improved:Creation of a backup 911 center would enhance public safety and ensure continuity of operations in the event the current center were to be impacted by any natural or man-made disaster. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Backup Dispatch Center Expense Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future CONSTRUCTION $2,970,551 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,970,551 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future INTERFUND(A)$2,970,551 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,970,551 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 18 County and Customer Service Improved: 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: RSWC Infrastructure - ARP ProjectProject: 81.60 StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2022 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2024 CommitteeCommittee: Planning, Energy, & Environmental Quality Project ManagerProject Manager: Leo Riley Program ManagerProgram Manager: Leo Riley DepartmentDepartment: Recycling and Materials Management LocationLocation: 160 Commercial Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850 Total Project Cost: $1,618,866Total Project Cost: $1,618,866 PROJECT DESCRIPTION A full site paving project was completed at the Recycling and Solid Waste Center in 2022. Projects and activities planned for 2023 are push wall and tip floor repairs in MSW tipping area, facility office upgrades, replacement of roof mounted HVAC unit, removal of roof mounted vent/fans, and repairs to facility entrance vestibule. Replacement of the outbound truck scale was completed earlier in the year. Projects and activities planned for 2024 include general facility repairs, repair/replacement of perimeter fencing, replacement of one overhead door, and miscellaneous Household Hazardous Waste building repairs. 81.60 RSWC INFRASTRUCTURE - ARP81.60 RSWC INFRASTRUCTURE - ARP Section 3 Page 19 Project Name Project Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $1,618,866 PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future Construction $1,033,896 $437,850 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Other $104,490 $42,630 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,138,386 $480,480 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future OTHER FEDERAL AID $638,386 $480,480 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE $500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,138,386 $480,480 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 20 -:------ 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: RSWC Upgrades 2021-2025 ProjectProject: 81.61 StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2021 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2025 CommitteeCommittee: Planning, Energy, & Environmental Quality Project ManagerProject Manager: Leo Riley Program ManagerProgram Manager: Leo Riley DepartmentDepartment: Recycling and Materials Management LocationLocation: 160 Commercial Ave, Ithaca NY 14850 Total Project Cost: $1,383,571Total Project Cost: $1,383,571 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Asset management of County owned RSWC land, facilities, and equipment for project years 2021 through 2025. The significant project steps or activities completed in 2021 were the purchase and completion of the installation of a single stream compactor, upgraded the fire alarm panel, replaced trench drains, closed and removed an underground leachate tank, added a nitrogen system to the current fire suppression system, made repairs to concrete walls and floors, replaced exhaust fans and two overhead doors. In 2023, the significant project steps or activities are the planning, design, and bid projects for completion in 2024. 81.61 RSWC UPGRADES 2021-202581.61 RSWC UPGRADES 2021-2025 Section 3 Page 21 Project Name Project Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $1,383,571 The project steps and activities planned for project year 2024 will include construction of a new yard waste area, refurbishment of the scrap metals area, and installation of new access control entrance/exit gates at the Recycling and Solid Waste Center. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future Planning $60,300 $10,000 $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 Equipment $413,421 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Construction $99,759 $447,031 $160,080 $0 $0 $0 $0 Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Design $122,280 $40,700 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $695,760 $497,731 $190,080 $0 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future INTERFUND(CL)$1,094,513 $289,058 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,094,513 $289,058 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 22 -----------------< 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: AQUIFER STUDY ProjectProject: 87.46 StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2003 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2024 CommitteeCommittee: Planning, Energy, & Environmental Quality Project ManagerProject Manager: Darby Kiley Program ManagerProgram Manager: Katie Borgella DepartmentDepartment: Planning and Sustainability Department LocationLocation: 121 E. Court Street, Old Courthouse Total Project Cost: $1,441,680Total Project Cost: $1,441,680 PROJECT DESCRIPTION In partnership with the United States Geological Survey, Tompkins County initiated an aquifer study program to help protect Tompkins County’s groundwater resources and drinking water supplies. County funds from this program leverage Federal funds to conduct consecutive studies of individual aquifers in the County. Participating municipalities also provide a portion of the necessary funding, and the County's portion is limited to 35% of the total study cost plus well drilling costs. The products of the studies are unique to each aquifer and generally include investigation of surface water and groundwater interaction, groundwater movement, and vulnerability of the respective groundwater resources. Working in partnership with individual towns and the USGS, the Aquifer Study Program has completed six aquifer studies. • Upper Buttermilk Creek and Danby Creek Valleys 87.46 AQUIFER STUDY87.46 AQUIFER STUDY Section 3 Page 23 Project Name Project Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $1,441,680 • Upper Sixmile Creek and West Branch Owego Creek Valleys • Lower Sixmile Creek and Willseyville Creek Trough • Virgil Creek and Dryden Lake Valleys • Pony Hollow Creek Valley • Enfield Creek Valley In 2023, the aquifer study for the Lower Fall Creek aquifer system will continue. This will be the final aquifer study funded under the County’s Aquifer Study Capital Program. In 2024, the Lower Fall Creek Aquifer Study will continue. It is a four-year study that began in the 2020 budget year and County funding contributions will be finalized in the 2024 budget year. The final report typically takes another year to be published. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future Other $737,471 $8,850 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $737,471 $8,850 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 INTERFUND(A)$737,471 $8,850 $0 $0 $0 $0 $737,471 $8,850 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 24 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE ProjectProject: 87.47 StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2017 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2028 CommitteeCommittee: Planning, Energy, & Environmental Quality Project ManagerProject Manager: Abigail B. Conner Program ManagerProgram Manager: Katie Borgella DepartmentDepartment: Planning and Sustainability LocationLocation: N/A Total Project Cost [insert estimated projectTotal Project Cost [insert estimated project cost: $2,400,000cost: $2,400,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Natural Infrastructure Capital Program provides funding to protect natural systems that can help mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change. Currently, the focus is on: 1) mitigating the potential for downstream flooding and sedimentation, and 2) establishing important migratory corridors to enable plant and animal species to be more resilient in face of a changing climate. Eligible applicants for this program include local governments and non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations that have been operational for at least 3 years and have proven capacity to own, hold and steward land for conservation purposes. Since the initiation of the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program through 2022, the County Legislature has authorized participation in ten acquisition projects that provide permanent protection to 1,433 acres. Expenditures from the Natural Infrastructure Capital Program for acquisition approved by the Legislature from initiation through 2022 totaled $373,840. 87.47 NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE87.47 NATURAL INFRASTRUCTURE Section 3 Page 25 Project Name Project Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost [insert estimated project cost: $2,400,000 As of May 2023, there are four projects in the pipeline to be considered by the Legislature. (i) The proposed Cornelius project is an 11-acre addition to the Etna Preserve in the Town of Dryden. (ii) The proposed Robinson Estate project is a 43-acre parcel in the Town of Newfield for the acquisition and protection of land with significant frontage on Cayuga Inlet and wetland areas. (iii) The proposed Thompson project would acquire 43 acres of land to provide access to the Cayuga Cliffs Nature Preserve in the Town of Lansing. (iv) The proposed Whyte acquisition would add 8.5 acres to the Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve in the Town of Danby. In 2024, the County will continue conversations with partners to identify projects eligible for this funding. Specific projects to be funded in future years are identified on a rolling basis. Unexpended funds roll forward from year to year to allow for flexibility in funding projects, allowing the County to respond effectively to the variable nature of real estate transactions. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future Land $1,400,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $0 $1,400,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future INTERFUND(A)$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 INTERFUND(A)$1,400,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $0 $1,400,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $0 Section 3 Page 26 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: GREEN FLEET ProjectProject: 87.48 StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2021 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: N/A CommitteeCommittee: Planning, Energy, & Environmental Quality Project ManagerProject Manager: Terry Carroll Program ManagerProgram Manager: Katie Borgella DepartmentDepartment: Planning and Sustainability Department LocationLocation: N/A Total Project Cost [insert estimated projectTotal Project Cost [insert estimated project cost: $7,705,400cost: $7,705,400 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Starting in 2023, the County Green Fleet capital program became the primary funding mechanism to purchase County vehicles, including a focus on transitioning the fleet to fully electric vehicles by 2030. This capital fund will cover vehicle purchases for all Departments, (excluding Highway Equipment) electric vehicle charging stations, associated up fitting costs for vehicles, including telematic devices, and a small amount for branding vehicles for County communications purposes. This is a departure from previous years when this fund was used to help supplement Departmental budgets to purchase electric vehicles. In 2021, the County worked with a consultant to inventory and evaluate the County’s fleet and to lay out a detailed scheme for replacing gasoline-powered vehicles with PEVs and for managing the fleet more efficiently. In 2021 and 2022, the Green Fleet Capital program assisted in the purchase of multiple electric vehicles and charging stations across multiple departments. 87.48 GREEN FLEET87.48 GREEN FLEET Section 3 Page 27 Project Name Project Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost [insert estimated project cost: $7,705,400 PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Category Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Equipment $2,045,400 $1,092,000 $940,000 $1,239,000 $1,091,000 $1,298,000 CONSTRUCTION EXPENSE $0 $75,000 $25,000 $30,000 $20,000 $20,000 VEHICLES $2,045,400 $1,017,000 $915,000 $1,209,000 $1,071,000 $1,278,000 $2,045,400 $1,092,000 $940,000 $1,239,000 $1,091,000 $1,298,000 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 SALE OF EQUIPMENT $0 $312,000 $288,500 $372,000 $271,000 $300,000 OTHER STATE AID $0 $60,000 $45,000 $82,500 $0 $0 INTERFUND(A)$2,045,000 $443,000 $366,500 $784,500 $820,000 $998,400 INTERFUND REVENUES $0 $277,000 $240,000 $0 $0 $0 $2,045,000 $1,092,000 $940,000 $1,239,000 $1,091,000 $1,298,400 Section 3 Page 28 ------------------i ------------------i --------------1 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTYPROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Airport - Acquire SRE Equipment (Blower/Broom) StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2025 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2025 CommitteeCommittee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project ManagerProject Manager: Josh Nalley Program ManagerProgram Manager: Roxan E. Noble DepartmentDepartment: Airport LocationLocation: Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, 72 Brown Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 Total Project Cost: $1,300,000Total Project Cost: $1,300,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Ithaca Tompkins International Airport intends to acquire its second high-speed Multi-Tasking Equipment consisting of a carrier vehicle, snow plow, and tow behind rotary broom with a high velocity air unit. A new MTE will account for one plow truck and one rotary broom and allow the airport to maintain adequate equipment to clear Priority 1 areas. The equipment is necessary to maintain the primary operational surfaces during snow events in accordance with the approved Snow and Ice Control Plan. This is an additional piece of equipment, which will give the airport a backup blower, in the event the main blower malfunctions. This project will preserve the safety and efficiency of the Airport and this equipment is required to maintain operational safety criteria in accordance with the Advisory Circulars. AIRPORT - ACQUIRE SRE EQUIPMENTAIRPORT - ACQUIRE SRE EQUIPMENT (BLOWER/BROOM)(BLOWER/BROOM) Section 3 Page 29 Project Name Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $1,300,000 PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Equipment $0 $0 $1,300,000 $0 $0 $0 CONSTRUCTION $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 VEHICLES $0 $0 $1,300,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,300,000 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Airport Acquire SRE Revenue Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 PFC - PASSENGER FAC CHGS $0 $0 $65,000 $0 $0 $0 DOT GRANTS $0 $0 $65,000 $0 $0 $0 FEDERAL AID AIRPORT $0 $0 $1,170,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,300,000 $0 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 30 --------------< 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Airport - Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting/Structural Vehicle & Equipment StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2024 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2024 CommitteeCommittee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project ManagerProject Manager: Josh Nalley Program ManagerProgram Manager: Roxan E. Noble DepartmentDepartment: Airport LocationLocation: Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, 72 Brown Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 Total Project Cost: $1,500,000Total Project Cost: $1,500,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) is pursuing the acquisition of a new aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) structural firefighting vehicle to replace a 1988 Pierce Lance Pumper [1,500 gallons water, 2,000 GPM Discharge Rate, 1100 LDH Hose, Multiple Hand Lines] that was funded under AIP Grant 007-1987. The existing structural firefighting vehicle has been experiencing mechanical issues along with outdated appurtenances, and has exceeded its useful life. The replacement vehicle would be a rescue pumper that would be equipped with side-access water pumping ability, 1,000-1,500-gallon pump capacity, as well as a mechanical dual-agent discharge system (foam/dry chemical). All procurement specifications would meet the requirements of FAA Advisory Circular 150/5220-10E and 14 CFR Part 139. The structural firefighting vehicle would be designed for extinguishing flammable and combustible liquid fuel AIRPORT - AIRCRAFT RESCUE & FIREAIRPORT - AIRCRAFT RESCUE & FIRE FIGHTING/STRUCTURAL VEHICLE &FIGHTING/STRUCTURAL VEHICLE & EQUIPMENTEQUIPMENT Section 3 Page 31 Project Name Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $1,500,000 fires, and equipped with elements such as a hydraulic ladder rack and emergency lighting. The structural vehicle would be stored on-airport and used to provide backup support to ARFF vehicles and protection to airport buildings. ITH also intends to acquire vehicle equipment including medical supply kits, firefighting tools, and personal protective gear and apparatus. The equipment and supplies would be bid separately from the ARFF vehicle. Ithaca Tompkins International Airport is listed on the 5010 Airport Master Record as a Part 139 Class One Airport, ARFF Index C. The ARFF fleet currently in place meets Index C requirements and is adequate to respond to aircraft incidences. However, the Airport lacks sufficient equipment to contend with a building (structural) fire. Sufficient equipment includes a rapid response vehicle equipped with a hydraulic ladder for use by fire rescue personnel and for retrieving people potentially trapped within a structure fire. During the most recent Part 139 inspection, it was determined that the response time for an off airport structural vehicle to respond to an on-airport structural fire exceeded 10 minutes. With the number of on-airport facilities in place that serve the public and are critical to airport operations, not having the proper equipment on hand presents a safety concern and jeopardizes the Airport’s assets, many of which have received AIP funding. ARFF Structural Firefighting Vehicles are eligible per the AIP Handbook, Order 5100.38, Table L- 2(b). PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future Equipment $0 $1,500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future PFC - PASSENGER FAC CHGS $0 $75,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 DOT GRANTS $0 $75,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 FEDERAL AID AIRPORT $0 $1,350,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 32 -----------------< 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTYPROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST(PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Airport - Canopy Covered Access Road, Electric Charging Stations & Solar Panels StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2024 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2025 CommitteeCommittee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project ManagerProject Manager: Josh Nalley Program ManagerProgram Manager: Roxan E. Noble DepartmentDepartment: Airport LocationLocation: Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, 1 Culligan Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850 Total Project Cost: $1,000,000Total Project Cost: $1,000,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project will actually be combined with another project that the airport will be applying for competitive BIL funding. Within this project will include a canopy covered access road, electric charging stations in the paid parking lot, solar panels in the paid parking lot and a battery offset for terminal electric demand. Therefore the costs associated with this project have not been determined at this time, but will be updated once we have costs for the design, equipment and construction. The existing curbside canopy was installed in 2019 as part of a larger terminal building expansion and modernization project. The canopy is an asymmetrical curved system with a translucent membrane and was originally designed to shed runoff away from pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Due to unforeseen conditions and properties of the translucent canopy membrane and its support AIRPORT - CANOPY COVERED ACCESSAIRPORT - CANOPY COVERED ACCESS ROAD, ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS &ROAD, ELECTRIC CHARGING STATIONS & SOLAR PANELSSOLAR PANELS Section 3 Page 33 Project Name Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $1,000,000 system, snow and ice was found to be building up at various locations along the canopy, eventually falling onto the drop-off lane below where pedestrians and vehicles are co-located. With the significant ice storms and snowfall ITH experienced during the 2019-2020 winter, pieces of falling snow/ice were estimated to weigh at least 20lbs. and in some instances were five times that amount, creating a dangerous situation. In frequent situations throughout the winter, Airport staff were required to block off sections of the drop-off roadway and sidewalk until the areas could be safely cleared of snow. This project will involve the retrofitting of the existing 350ft long terminal canopy with a snow/ice retention system, consisting of a custom fabricated metal frame and mesh. This retention and gutter system will be installed along the roadside face of the canopy. Gutters will be affixed beneath the snow/ice retention system and fitted with heat trace cabling to melt snow and ice and reduce buildup. The heat trace cabling will be automatically activated by a thermostat in advance of winter precipitation. Similarly, runoff from heavy rains sheets onto the roadway and splashes bystanders, creating an inconvenience and degrading the passenger experience. The gutters will connect to downspouts which will be conveyed to the existing storm water system. It is anticipated the system would be composed of lightweight aluminum to reduce the additional canopy loading. The system will be configured to not be a visual distraction from the unique canopy and instead be an aesthetically pleasing enhancement. ITH Airport’s recently completed terminal expansion project enhanced passenger screening and queuing, added significant gate and seating space, and modernized the facility through new amenities, finishes, and lighting. With its rebranded motto of being “Convenient, Clean and Connected”, ITH has upped its efforts to improve the passenger experience. One of the first upgrades the public sees as they approach the terminal is the curbside canopy. While this is a visually appealing and functional component, having to manage risk from falling snow/ice and rainfall is a deterrent for the general public. Retrofitting this critical building element will greatly reduce these risks and improve public perception. The addition of snow guards on the terminal building roof consists of installing prefabricated metallic fixtures at predetermined locations to prevent large pieces of snow and ice from sliding off the rooftop onto unknowing people or objects below. A pattern of snow guards will be developed per manufacturer’s recommendations and located at the critical areas where equipment exists as well as where operationally the space below needs to be protected. The critical areas will include where the new passenger boarding bridge preconditioned air units (PCA) are located as well as near emergency building exits. Protecting these areas from falling winter precipitation will improve the safety of airline crew members and airport operational staff. Another area where snowfall and ice buildup has become a concern is at the location of the new preconditioned air units (PCA) for the boarding bridges. The location of these PCA units is fixed and unable to be adjusted. Further events of snow/ice falling onto the units will continue to diminish their service life and yield them inoperable, preventing passengers from having access to conditioned air. Section 3 Page 34 PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet Project LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Construction $0 $0 $800,000 $0 $0 $0 Design $0 $200,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $200,000 $800,000 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future PFC - PASSENGER FAC CHGS $0 $10,000 $40,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 DOT GRANTS $0 $10,000 $40,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 OTHER FEDERAL AID $0 $180,000 $720,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $200,000 $800,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 35 - 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Airport - Master Plan/Pavement Management Plan StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2024 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2024 CommitteeCommittee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project ManagerProject Manager: Josh Nalley Program ManagerProgram Manager: Roxan E. Noble DepartmentDepartment: Airport LocationLocation: Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, 72 Brown Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 Total Project Cost: $680,000Total Project Cost: $680,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION After ITH met with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) they recommended a full Master Plan to include an update to the Airport Pavement Management Survey (APMS). This will update the 2012 Airport Layout Plan to determine its current and future needs. The study will provide planning guidelines for the future development of the Airport to satisfy present and future aviation demand as well as current SOPs, as well as consideration for maximizing economic development opportunities. The airport master plan will take into consideration the full list of elements described in the advisory circular, including an airport layout plan update, property maps, Exhibit A, and APMS. Updates to the sustainability/resiliency elements will also be investigated as part of the plan. Updates to the aeronautical surveys and base mapping for the Airport Geographic Information System (AGIS) and ALP will be in accordance with Advisory Circulars 150/5300-16,-17, and -18 for a Part 139 Airport. AIRPORT - MASTER PLAN/PAVEMENTAIRPORT - MASTER PLAN/PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLANMANAGEMENT PLAN Section 3 Page 36 Project Name Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $680,000 Ithaca Tompkins International Airport was the first airport to complete a Green/Sustainable Master Plan. As a result of other non-AIP funding initiatives, a majority of the capital development projects identified on the existing ALP have been completed or are no longer effective. In addition, the Airport Property boundary has changed and warrants an update to the 2012 Master Plan. The dynamic at ITH is such that general aviation activity has continued to increase, both in the number of operations and the amount of infrastructure development that has occurred, and requires an update to ensure future planning needs are considered for the next 10 – 20 year planning term. Consideration for both aeronautical and nonaeronautical development needs to be considered to correlate to the Airport’s business model and shared services initiatives, which were not part of overall planning considerations during the previous Master Plan. Additionally, the current FAA TAF forecast differs from the previous master plan and requires a new study to develop a more accurate forecast. The Airport will be completing a full rewrite/new master plan and include any adjustments, additions, changes, etc. that are needed to maintain the Airport. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future PLANNING $0 $680,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $680,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 PFC - PASSENGER FAC CHGS $0 $34,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 DOT GRANTS $0 $34,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 FEDERAL AID AIRPORT $0 $612,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $680,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 37 - ------1 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTYPROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Airport - Obstruction Study and Removal StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2027 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2029 CommitteeCommittee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project ManagerProject Manager: Josh Nalley Program ManagerProgram Manager: Roxan E. Noble DepartmentDepartment: Facilities and Infrastructure LocationLocation: Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, 72 Brown Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 Total Project Cost: $850,000Total Project Cost: $850,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project is in the initial study for the removal/mitigation of trees identified as penetrations to the Airport and determined to be obstructions. The initial plan was to begin this project in 2018 with the initial study of the obstructions, but it has been pushed back to a start date of 2027. The actual removal of obstructions is set to be completed in 2029. The study and design (2026 and 2027) will determine the environmental impacts as well as the SEQR Type. AIRPORT - OBSTRUCTION STUDY ANDAIRPORT - OBSTRUCTION STUDY AND REMOVALREMOVAL Section 3 Page 38 Project Name Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $850,000 PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $460,000 Design $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $170,000 $0 Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $220,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $220,000 $170,000 $460,000 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future PFC - PASSENGER FAC CHGS $0 $0 $0 $0 $11,000 $8,500 $23,000 DOT GRANTS $0 $0 $0 $0 $11,000 $8,500 $23,000 FEDERAL AID AIRPORT $0 $0 $0 $0 $198,000 $153,000 $414,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $220,000 $170,000 $460,000 Section 3 Page 39 -:-------------< 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Airport - Parallel Taxiway Rehabilitation - Phase 3 & 4 StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2016 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2026 CommitteeCommittee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project ManagerProject Manager: Josh Nalley Program ManagerProgram Manager: Roxan E. Noble DepartmentDepartment: Airport LocationLocation: Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, 72 Brown Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 Total Project Cost [insert estimated projectTotal Project Cost [insert estimated project cost: $9,229,613cost: $9,229,613 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The initial project that was on the books for 2023/2024 has been amended due to changes in the FAA regulations and the overall best way to meet the standards and maintain an efficient operation and ensure safety. This project is being completed over the next three years, with a separate project for the General Aviation Apron. Part of the project from previous years was covered 100% by the FAA (2021 Grant). Complete rehabilitation of the Parallel Taxiway - was broken into four phases for funding reasons. The phases will overlap with design/construction taking place in different years. The overall project will include: design of each phase by C&S Companies, construction will include, but not limited to, milling, tack coat, construction of a true and leveling course to reestablish longitudinal and transverse grades, 2 to 3 inch bituminous surface course, new pavement markings, placement AIRPORT - PARALLEL TAXIWAYAIRPORT - PARALLEL TAXIWAY REHABILITATION - PHASE 3 & 4REHABILITATION - PHASE 3 & 4 Section 3 Page 40 Project Name Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost [insert estimated project cost: $9,229,613 of topsoil, etc. C&S will also provide contract administration to ensure the contractors work is proceeding, provide consultation, hold pre-construction and pre-paving meetings, review submittals, prepare drawings and change orders as required,etc. C&S will also provide construction observation, whereas a full time resident engineer or inspector will oversee the project, observe the work, attend meetings, observe testing and inspections, etc. The design of the Parallel Taxiway (A&D) Phase 3 was completed in 2018. Due to the FAA changing regulations and mandates additional changes needed to be made. Phase 3 [600LF x 50LF]: The project includes milling and asphalt overlay of an approximate 600 lf x 50 lf portion of Taxiway “A” between Taxiway “D” and Taxiway “E”. Total Taxiway pavement area to be rehabilitated under Phase 3 is approximately 39,000 sq.ft. Additional project work includes replacement of pavement markings. Parallel Taxiway “A” between Taxiways “D” and “E” is exhibiting signs of distress and wear. The current PCI rating for this portion of Taxiway “A” pavement is approximately 54; the projected PCI rating for this portion of Taxiway “A” pavement in year 2024, when rehabilitation is anticipated, could approach 50 (maximum). The combination of fatigue and environmental-related stresses for this segment of pavement at ITH may result in a lower PCI. The optimum PCI level to maintain for Taxiway pavement from a safety and condition basis is 60. The section of Taxiway “A” between Taxiways “D”, “E”, and “F” was constructed as early as 1993 and has not undergone any significant repairs. The oldest sections of pavement are 25 years old and have exceeded their useful design service life of 20 years. Performing this rehabilitation work now will help prevent the pavement from further deteriorating to condition that would require more costly full depth reconstruction. The proposed rehabilitation work associated with these projects will restore the pavement to a good condition by providing a pavement section that will accommodate the airport’s anticipated fleet mix and increase the overall safety of the airport. Phase 4 [480LF x 50LF]: Phase 4 will include the milling and asphalt overlay of approximately 480 lf x 50 lf of Taxiway “A” between Taxiway “E” and approximately 100 LF of Taxiway “A” south of Taxiway “F”. Total Taxiway pavement area to be rehabilitated is approximately 39,000 sq.ft. Additional project work includes replacement of pavement markings. Future additional Taxiway “A” rehabilitation phases are anticipated, progressing south toward the RW 32 end. No edge lighting or guidance signs will be addressed as part of this project. The Sponsor received AIP grant funding in FY18 for the design phase. This project was originally programmed for FY20 AIP grant funds toward the construction but was reevaluated for conflicts with promoting direct access by aircraft between the GA Apron and Runway 14-32. No work will occur under this project on adjacent Taxiways “D”, “E” and “F”. Parallel Taxiway “A” between connecting Taxiways “E” and 100LF south of the intersection with Taxiway “F” is exhibiting signs of distress and wear. The current PCI rating for this portion of Taxiway “A” pavement is approximately 54; the projected PCI rating for this portion of Taxiway “A” pavement in year 2024, when rehabilitation is anticipated, could approach 50 (maximum). The combination of fatigue and environmental-related stresses for this segment of pavement at ITH may result in a lower PCI. The optimum PCI level to maintain for Taxiway pavement from a safety and condition basis is 60. This project is shown on the approved Airport Layout Plan and will enhance safety at the airport by complying with FAR Part 139 Subpart D Section 139.305. The pavement proposed to be rehabilitated exhibits signs of distress and wear. An Airport Pavement Management Study (APMS), Section 3 Page 41 conducted by C&S Engineers, Inc. and published in August of 2014, generally identified the level of distress, assigned PCI ratings, and made recommendations for maintaining all airfield pavements on the airport. The types of distress identified included longitudinal and transverse cracking, alligator cracking, and weathering. Study recommendations for maintenance of these pavements suggested a bituminous overlay consistent with the proposed scope of the project. Ithaca Tompkins International Airport will be undertaking a future taxiway reconfiguration program to address existing direct access conditions, between the GA Apron and Runway 14-32, from existing connecting Taxiways “D”, “E” and “F”. It is anticipated there will be minimal impacts to the improved portion of taxiway “A”. This 1,080 LF portion of Taxiway “A” resides at the midpoint of the Taxiway, and serves a significant amount of aircraft activity between Commercial and GA. Addressing the much-needed improvements through the rehabilitation work on Taxiway A will allow the Airport to improve conditions of this critical segment of taxiway pavement while the future taxiway reconfiguration program progresses. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet Project LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Construction $2,808,963 $0 $0 $5,074,000 $0 $0 Design $866,650 $480,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,675,613 $480,000 $0 $5,074,000 $0 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 PFC - PASSENGER FAC CHGS $97,130 $24,000 $0 $253,700 $0 $0 DOT GRANTS $97,130 $24,000 $0 $253,700 $0 $0 OTHER FEDERAL AID $0 $432,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 FEDERAL AID AIRPORT $3,481,354 $0 $0 $4,566,600 $0 $0 $3,675,613 $480,000 $0 $5,074,000 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 42 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Airport - Passenger Terminal Baggage Claim Carousel StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2023 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2024 CommitteeCommittee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project ManagerProject Manager: Josh Nalley Program ManagerProgram Manager: Roxan E. Noble DepartmentDepartment: Airport LocationLocation: Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, 1 Culligan Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850 Total Project Cost: $767,000Total Project Cost: $767,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The current system has been in service since the terminal building was constructed in 1994 and has routinely required significant and costly repairs to remain in service. Components to replace the existing system have become difficult and costly to locate and have resulted in the unit being out of service for long periods of time. Not replacing the system will continue to decrease its level of safety and reliability, and degrade the overall passenger experience, resulting in an unfavorable public perception of the Airport and surrounding community. The Airport recently completed a 15,000 sq. ft. expansion of the terminal, which provided additional space for passenger screening, as well as much- needed space for passenger queuing and seating in the concourse and gate areas. Most of the upgrades were made to the post- AIRPORT - PASSENGER TERMINALAIRPORT - PASSENGER TERMINAL BAGGAGE CLAIM CAROUSELBAGGAGE CLAIM CAROUSEL Section 3 Page 43 Project Name Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $767,000 security area to improve outbound passenger flow, without significant improvements to accommodating inbound passengers. This project will involve removal of the existing passenger terminal baggage claim carousel unit, placed into service in 1994, and replacement with a new flat plate baggage claim carousel system. The new system will be equipped with stainless steel decking on the carousel and will include all necessary fire doors to the baggage makeup area, as well as new motor control panel. Additional improvements include new control stations and control system sensors, along with new guardrail safety system. Subsidiary tasks consist of repairs to the existing flooring and other surrounding finishes. Most of ITH Airport’s recently completed terminal expansion project focused on the post-security area to enhance passenger screening and improve outbound passenger flow, including queuing and seating space. However, many times as passengers arrive they are greeted by a non- functioning baggage claim carousel. With its rebranded motto of being “Convenient, Clean and Connected”, ITH has upped its efforts to improve the passenger experience. Through the COVID- 19 experience, it is more important than ever to practice social distancing and make for efficient passenger movement. When the situation arises where the inbound baggage belt is not functioning, passengers are forced to gather in small groups to await for their checked baggage until the airline handlers manually deliver them to the baggage claim area. Components to replace the existing system have become difficult and costly to locate and have resulted in the unit being out of service for long periods of time. Not replacing the system will continue to decrease its level of safety and reliability, and degrade the overall passenger experience, resulting in an unfavorable public perception of the Airport and surrounding community. A new baggage carousel will complete the much-needed improvements and modernization to the pre-security terminal area. This project will be completed in 2023 and will be covered with BIL Funding. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future Equipment $717,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Design $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $767,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future PFC - PASSENGER FAC CHGS $38,350 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 OTHER STATE AID $38,350 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 OTHER FEDERAL AID $690,300 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $767,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 44 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Airport - Rehab General Aviation (GA) Apron - Construction StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2021 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2026 CommitteeCommittee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project ManagerProject Manager: Josh Nalley Program ManagerProgram Manager: Roxan E. Noble DepartmentDepartment: Airport LocationLocation: Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, 72 Brown Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 Total Project Cost: $1,420,000Total Project Cost: $1,420,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Rehabilitate GA Apron {15,600 SY}: The design portion of this project was completed with a grant ITH received in 2021 to cover this project and the Rehabilitation of Taxiway A Phase 3 project and the construction of this project will be done in 2026 due to reconfiguration of the taxiway projects (Phase 3 and 4). Improvements in this area will address pavement cracking and heaving, and significant ice buildup during winter months due to an active waterline utility that is leaking and no longer necessary. This area is an active taxiing route for General Aviation (GA) traffic and public stakeholders, and becomes a significant safety hazard during freezing temperatures. Improving this pavement will provide for safer taxiing routes and accessibility for tenants and public. Per the August 2014 Airport Pavement Management Study (APMS) at ITH, the projected Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating for this portion of pavement in year 2024, when construction is anticipated to be initiated, AIRPORT - REHAB GENERAL AVIATION (GA)AIRPORT - REHAB GENERAL AVIATION (GA) APRON - CONSTRUCTIONAPRON - CONSTRUCTION Section 3 Page 45 Project Name Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $1,420,000 averages 52. However, at the time of the APMS study the deficiencies presented as a result of the leaking watermain were not present. Based on current conditions, the PCI within this area is estimated to be less than 40. When considering the entire area of GA Apron to be rehabilitated, the average PCI values is 48. The optimum PCI level to maintain for GA Apron pavement from a safety and condition basis is 55. Note that, in accordance with the AIP Handbook, no pavement improvements are anticipated any closer than 50ft from the Fixed Base Operation (FBO) hangar building. Work includes approximately localized pavement reconstruction and partial decommissioning of a portion of abandoned underground watermain that has caused heaving and icing conditions, removal and restoration of approximately nine (9) existing aircraft tie-down anchors, and the installation of permanent aircraft tie-down anchors and markings to accommodate six aircraft. This work will address deficient asphalt pavement, and will provide for safer taxiing routes and extend the useful pavement life. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Construction $0 $0 $0 $1,420,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,420,000 $0 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 PFC - PASSENGER FAC CHGS Revenue $0 $0 $0 $71,000 $0 $0 DOT GRANTS Revenue $0 $0 $0 $71,000 $0 $0 OTHER FEDERAL AID Revenue $0 $0 $0 $1,278,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,420,000 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 46 - -f----22------ 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Airport - Runway Lighting & Signage - Rehabilitation - LED StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2024 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2026 CommitteeCommittee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project ManagerProject Manager: Josh Nalley Program ManagerProgram Manager: Roxan E. Noble DepartmentDepartment: Airport LocationLocation: Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, 72 Brown Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 Total Project Cost: $2,090,000Total Project Cost: $2,090,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project includes rehabilitation of existing runway edge lights with new medium intensity LED taxiway lights, including signage upgrades with LED lighting. Approximately 14,000 LF of runway pavement will have the edge lights rehabilitated. Rehabilitation of the lights will include replacing light fixture lenses, transformers, and cabling. The project would also include rehabilitation of the existing airfield lighting vault to replace the lighting regulators. Last replaced in the mid-1990s, the existing quartz-style edge lights are approaching the end of their useful service life. As a Part 139 certificate holder, Ithaca Tompkins International Airport is required to properly maintain the runway lighting system for air carrier use in accordance with FAR Part 139 Subpart D Section 139.311. This includes replacement of missing or nonfunctioning equipment. Replacement of the obsolete quartz lighting system with new energy efficient LED AIRPORT - RUNWAY LIGHTING & SIGNAGEAIRPORT - RUNWAY LIGHTING & SIGNAGE - REHABILITATION - LED- REHABILITATION - LED Section 3 Page 47 Project Name Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $2,090,000 fixtures will improve visibility and safety on the airport and would extend the useful life of the overall system. An analysis of the airfield lighting vault will be conducted to demonstrate a need to replace the taxiway lighting regulators to provide for more efficient and reliable operation. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future Construction $0 $0 $0 $1,840,000 $0 $0 $0 Design $0 $250,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $250,000 $0 $1,840,000 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 PFC - PASSENGER FAC CHGS $0 $12,500 $0 $92,000 $0 $0 DOT GRANTS $0 $12,500 $0 $92,000 $0 $0 FEDERAL AID AIRPORT $0 $225,000 $0 $1,656,000 $0 $0 $0 $250,000 $0 $1,840,000 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 48 -~----------- 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Airport - Terminal Apron Rehabilitation StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2023 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2024 CommitteeCommittee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project ManagerProject Manager: Josh Nalley Program ManagerProgram Manager: Roxan E. Noble DepartmentDepartment: Airport LocationLocation: Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, 72 Brown Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 Total Project Cost: $4,732,000Total Project Cost: $4,732,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed project generally includes milling and resurfacing the terminal apron pavement, with isolated areas of full depth asphalt pavement reconstruction. Total area of terminal apron pavement to be rehabilitated is approximately 25,000 SY. Additional improvements include installation of new underdrains, new apron drainage structures and storm water conveyance piping, new concrete wheel pads for aircraft landing gear, and application of new pavement markings. No edge lighting or guidance sign improvements will be addressed as part of this project. The Terminal Apron pavement, originally constructed in 1993, is exhibiting signs of distress and wear. The Airport Pavement Management Study (APMS), published in August of 2014, generally identified the level of distress, assigned Pavement Condition Indes (PCI) ratings, and made recommendations for maintaining all airfield pavements on the airport. The APMS at the terminal apron identified several areas of longitudinal and transverse cracking, alligator cracking, shrinkage AIRPORT - TERMINAL APRONAIRPORT - TERMINAL APRON REHABILITATIONREHABILITATION Section 3 Page 49 Project Name Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $4,732,000 cracking, and raveling. The projected PCI rating for the Terminal Apron pavement in year 2023, which is the latest year the APMS study had projected out, is 33. The optimum PCI level to maintain for terminal area pavement from a safety and condition basis is 60. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future Construction $0 $4,300,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Design $432,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $432,000 $4,300,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future PFC - PASSENGER FAC CHGS $21,600 $215,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 DOT GRANTS $21,600 $215,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 OTHER FEDERAL AID $388,800 $3,870,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $432,000 $4,300,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 50 -L-------------~ 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: BROADBAND EXPANSION TO UNSERVED AREAS StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2024 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2028 CommitteeCommittee: Housing and Economic Development Project ManagerProject Manager: Nick Helmholdt Program ManagerProgram Manager: Katie Borgella DepartmentDepartment: Planning and Sustainability LocationLocation: Tompkins County Total Project Cost: $4,275,000Total Project Cost: $4,275,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION This request would fund anticipated local match for expanding broadband access to unserved addresses in Tompkins County. In 2022, Tompkins County contracted with ECC Technologies to identify addresses in Tompkins County which are not served by broadband service; over 1200 such addresses were identified. In order to extend broadband service to these addresses, 116 miles of additional infrastructure would be needed to bring them fiber service. ECC Technologies identified several alternatives to provide service to the unserved address, ranging in cost from $7 to $100 million. This proposal considers the least expensive of these options. The County would need to work with existing internet service providers to extend infrastructure to unserved areas. It is anticipated that the providers would be willing to cover approximately half the cost of extensions and there are several sources of grant funds available to help offset the BROADBAND EXPANSION TO UNSERVEDBROADBAND EXPANSION TO UNSERVED AREASAREAS Section 3 Page 51 Project Name Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $4,275,000 remaining cost. These grant funds would require matching funds. County funds would be dedicated to providing this match. In all, early estimates are that the County share would be around $1 million. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Broadband Expansion to Unserved Areas Expense Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Construction $0 $534,375 $1,068,750 $1,603,125 $534,375 $534,375 $0 $534,375 $1,068,750 $1,603,125 $534,375 $534,375 $0 $534,375 $1,068,750 $1,603,125 $534,375 $534,375 REVENUE Broadband Expansion Revenue Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 OTHER STATE AID $0 $200,391 $400,781 $601,172 $200,391 $200,391 OTHER FEDERAL AID $0 $200,391 $400,781 $601,172 $200,391 $200,391 INTERFUND(A)$0 $133,594 $267,188 $400,781 $133,594 $133,594 $0 $534,376 $1,068,750 $1,603,125 $534,376 $534,376 Section 3 Page 52 -!-------------------; -f-------------------1 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Cold Storage Building StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2019 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2024 CommitteeCommittee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project ManagerProject Manager: Arel LeMaro Program ManagerProgram Manager: Arel LeMaro DepartmentDepartment: Facilities Department LocationLocation: 170 Bostwick Rd. Total Project Cost: $670,000Total Project Cost: $670,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project includes the construction of a 60’ x 100’ (6,000 SF) cold storage building behind the Public Works Facility property located at Bostwick Road to be shared with TC Soil and Water Conservation District and Facilities. Having lost storage space with the sale of Old Library in 2016, the Facilities Department has a dire need for cold storage space. Currently, TCSWCD is utilizing Highway space for storage needs. Design was completed in 2019 and construction had been planned for 2020, but due to COVID-19 was delayed starting in 2021. Bids obtained in 2021 far exceeded the project budget so a determination was made to put the project on hold to see if prices would decrease. Construction had been planned for 2023, however, prices are still above budget and consideration is being given to delaying construction for another year. It is unlikely that prices will decrease significantly by next year and therefore increasing the project budget is being proposed. Should additional funding be approved, construction would occur in 2024. COLD STORAGE BUILDINGCOLD STORAGE BUILDING Section 3 Page 53 Project Name Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $670,000 PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future Construction $410,000 $220,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Design $40,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $450,000 $220,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 OTHER STATE AID $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 INTERFUND(A)$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE $0 $220,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 OTHER STATE AID $60,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 INTERFUND(A)$390,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $450,000 $220,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 54 !----------,I 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Cortland Street Bridge Replacement over Owasco Inlet Project:Project: 51.52 StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2022 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2024 CommitteeCommittee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project ManagerProject Manager: John Webert Program ManagerProgram Manager: Jeff Smith DepartmentDepartment: Highway Department LocationLocation: Cortland Street, Groton BIN 2263090 Total Project Cost: $2,395,000Total Project Cost: $2,395,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project will remove the two existing adjacent 14-foot diameter corrugated metal pipes that carry West Cortland Street over the Owasco Inlet and replace them with a new bridge, including sidewalks and public water and sewer main upgrades, if required. Project Design Phase is being accelerated one year. Project is 100% County Cost. WAS NOT SELECTED FOR BRIDGENY FUNDING. Preliminary Design work has begun in 2023. Barton & Loguidice Consulting Engineers are providing Design on project. Estimates for replacement now indicate the need for additional funding for Construction Phase. Planning to bid Fall of 2023 with construction in 2024. CORTLAND STREET BRIDGECORTLAND STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENTREPLACEMENT Section 3 Page 55 Project Name Project: Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $2,395,000 In 4/2022 the county accelerated Capital Program Design Phase ($295,000) to 2022 to help mitigate possible delay caused by Right of Way work and possibly have shovel ready project in anticipation of Congressional Direct Funding. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future Land $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Construction $0 $2,100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Design $245,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $295,000 $2,100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future INTERFUND(A)$0 $2,395,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,395,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 56 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Fall Creek Road CR 105, Bridge Rehab over Fall Creek Project:Project: 51.53 StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2023 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2027 CommitteeCommittee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project ManagerProject Manager: John Webert Program ManagerProgram Manager: Jeff Smith DepartmentDepartment: Highway Department LocationLocation: Fall Creek Road CR 105 over Fall Creek BIN 375619 Total Project Cost: $1,925,000Total Project Cost: $1,925,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION This bridge is a 3-barrel concrete box culvert with a condition rating of less then 5.0, indicating greater than minor deterioration is present. Project is funded on the TIP. Project using STBG-FLEX Funding. Funding totals are based on a 80% Federal/20% Local cost share. Project started in 2023. Project consultant is Labella Consulting Engineers. Agreements are in process, once complete Preliminary Design will commence. Additional funding was added for Construction also reflected in table below. There is time built in to take into account the lengthy Right of Way process. Construction funding is in Federal Fiscal Year 25/26. FFY 2025/2026 starts in Fall of 2025 putting construction in 2026. FALL CREEK ROAD CR 105, BRIDGE REHABFALL CREEK ROAD CR 105, BRIDGE REHAB OVER FALL CREEKOVER FALL CREEK Section 3 Page 57 Project Name Project: Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $1,925,000 The FFY 2022/2023 starts in October 2022 and is therefore programmed in 2023. During FFY 22/23 the first phases of Preliminary Design, Right of Way and Final Design are anticipated. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future Other $0 $0 $0 $200,000 $0 $0 $0 Design $150,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Constructio $0 $0 $0 $1,500,000 $0 $0 $0 Land $10,000 $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Planning $15,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $175,000 $50,000 $0 $1,700,000 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 OTHER FEDERAL AID Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 INTERFUND(A)Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 OTHER FEDERAL AID Revenue $140,000 $40,000 $0 $1,360,000 $0 $0 INTERFUND(A)Revenue $35,000 $10,000 $0 $340,000 $0 $0 $175,000 $50,000 $0 $1,700,000 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 58 _,_ ___ 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Falls Road Bridge over Taughannock Creek StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2025 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2027 CommitteeCommittee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project ManagerProject Manager: James Morse Program ManagerProgram Manager: Jeff Smith DepartmentDepartment: Highway Department LocationLocation: Falls Road Bridge, Town of Ulysses BIN 3314450 Total Project Cost: $4,881,000Total Project Cost: $4,881,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Falls Road over Taughannock Creek is considered a gateway to the Taughannock State Park, part of the area's cultural and environmental resources. Maintaining safe entrance to the park will bolster the economy through tourism. This bridge was not selected for BridgeNY Funding. Project application was submitted for this bridge through USDOT. Rural Surface Transportation Block Grant Program which did not receive funding. Project is planned for future years. No work has commenced. Grant funding is being sought through various sources. One source of Grant funding which will continue to be sought after is USDOT rural transportation block grant program. FALLS ROAD BRIDGE OVERFALLS ROAD BRIDGE OVER TAUGHANNOCK CREEKTAUGHANNOCK CREEK Section 3 Page 59 Project Name Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $4,881,000 Significant project steps in 2024 include continuing to seek grant funding. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future Other $0 $0 $0 $534,000 $0 $0 $0 Design $0 $0 $750,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 Construction $0 $0 $0 $3,597,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $750,000 $4,131,000 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future OTHER FEDERAL AID $0 $0 $712,500 $3,924,450 $0 $0 $0 INTERFUND(A)$0 $0 $37,500 $206,550 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $750,000 $4,131,000 $0 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 60 111---- 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Green Facilities StartStart: n/a Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: n/a CommitteeCommittee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project ManagerProject Manager: Arel LeMaro Program ManagerProgram Manager: Arel LeMaro DepartmentDepartment: Facilities Department LocationLocation: n/a Total Project Cost: $30,643,992Total Project Cost: $30,643,992 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Tompkins County Energy Strategy adopted by the Legislature in August 2019, called for an inventory and analysis of County facilities and fleet to determine a financially sound path to net- zero emissions. To help the County make this transition to a net-zero emissions future, the 2022 Capital Plan includes two new programs. One is focused on providing funding for improvements to facilities to reduce energy consumption, move away from fossil fuels for thermal needs, and install renewable energy systems. While COVID-19 has created unexpected budgetary constraints and delays in the originally set time schedule for this initiative, the proposed 2022 Capital Plan remains committed to achieving a sound financial path to net-zero emissions of County operations by 2030. 2022 market conditions and inflationary increases reflect a 10% increase from previous project budget estimates. Through a NYSERDA Flex Tech Study in 2021, Tompkins County and its partner Johnson Controls completed a preliminary development and implementation plan to achieve net zero emissions county wide. A 3 Phased plan to achieve net-zero emmissions by 2027 was presented to the GREEN FACILITIESGREEN FACILITIES Section 3 Page 61 Project Name Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $30,643,992 Legislature in October 2021. Detailed engineering for Phase 1 energy improvement projects started in late 2021. Detailed engineering for Phase 1 energy improvement projects was completed in June 2022 and construction started in December 2022. The construction of Phase 1 energy improvement projects will continue in 2023 with completion expected by the end of 2023. Phase 2 engineering will begin in late summer of 2023 with completion in early 2024. Construction for Phase 2 is projected to commence by mid 2024. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future CONSTRUCTION EXPENSE $15,143,992 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $15,143,992 $0 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE $7,097,492 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 OTHER STATE AID $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 INTERFUND(A)$8,046,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $15,143,992 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 62 -:----- ----- 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTYPROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST(PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Highway Machinery 5-Year Plan Project:Project: 51.91 StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2023 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2027 CommitteeCommittee: Budget, Capital, and Personnel Project ManagerProject Manager: Nick Ensign Program ManagerProgram Manager: Jeff Smith DepartmentDepartment: Highway Department LocationLocation: N/A Total Project Cost: $6,675,000Total Project Cost: $6,675,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Highway Machinery Procurement - 5 year plan. Includes 2024 - 2025 - 2026 - 2027 - 2028 There have been no significant steps taken in prior years. Highway Department has for many years maintained a 5 year vehicle and machinery procurement plan. Significant steps taken during 2022 include an update to department 5 year vehicle and machinery plan. This PAR only includes highway machinery. The vehicles (pick up type) are included in the Planning department Green Fleet Capital Plan. During the 2024 budget year, machinery listed in 5 year plan for the year 2024 would be procured. Highway Machinery 5 year plan would be updated annually. HIGHWAY MACHINERY 5-YEAR PLANHIGHWAY MACHINERY 5-YEAR PLAN Section 3 Page 63 Project Name Project: Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $6,675,000 PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future Equipment $1,393,000 $1,000,000 $1,345,000 $1,350,000 $1,200,000 $1,350,000 $0 $1,393,000 $1,000,000 $1,345,000 $1,350,000 $1,200,000 $1,350,000 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 INTERFUND(A)$1,393,000 $1,000,000 $1,345,000 $1,350,000 $1,200,000 $1,350,000 $1,393,000 $1,000,000 $1,345,000 $1,350,000 $1,200,000 $1,350,000 Section 3 Page 64 ----------------< 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTYPROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Midline Road Culvert BridgeNY Grant Project StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2024 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2026 CommitteeCommittee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project ManagerProject Manager: Jim Morse Program ManagerProgram Manager: Jeffrey Smith DepartmentDepartment: Highway LocationLocation: Midline Road over Tributary Six Mile Creek Total Project Cost: $1,178,000Total Project Cost: $1,178,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project is funded through the Bridge New York (culvert) Grant Program. The existing structure is a cast-in-place concrete box culvert having a span of 12 feet and a barrel length of approximately 27 feet. The culvert has exceeded its service life and is in poor condition. The underside of the top slab is heavily mapcracked, has moderate efflorescence and stalactites, and has a large area of exposed, rusted reinforcing steel. The begin and end wingwalls have efflorescence stains and a couple areas of deeply spalled concrete. There is no guide railing along the west side of CR 162 and there is no stream bank or scour protection. The existing culvert requires replacement due to structural deterioration and safety-related issues. MIDLINE ROAD CULVERT BRIDGENYMIDLINE ROAD CULVERT BRIDGENY GRANT PROJECTGRANT PROJECT Section 3 Page 65 Project Name Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $1,178,000 PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Midline Road Expense Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future Construction $0 $0 $931,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 Design $0 $247,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $247,000 $931,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Midline Road Revenue Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future DOT GRANTS $0 $0 $1,119,100 $0 $0 $0 $0 INTERFUND(A)$0 $0 $58,900 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,178,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 66 -:----- 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Podunk Road Bridge over Taughannock Creek Project:Project: 51.51 StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2022 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2025 CommitteeCommittee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project ManagerProject Manager: John Webert Program ManagerProgram Manager: Jeff Smith DepartmentDepartment: Highway Department LocationLocation: Podunk Road Bridge over Taughannock Creek Town of Ulysses BIN 3314460 Total Project Cost: $3,869,000Total Project Cost: $3,869,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Successful award of BridgeNY Grant funding. Full replacement of the existing bridge with a new, 34' wide bridge to accommodate pedestrian traffic, including standard bridge/guide rail. Bridge will be constructed with a concrete deck wearing surface with concrete approach slabs on concrete prestressed box beams and concrete abutments and walls on steel piles. Project will eliminate posted condition limiting weight of traffic. Any private utilities, buried or overhead, will be supported or relocated as necessary at the utility company's cost. During construction it is anticipated there will be a 5 mile detour. Project cost includes some realignment of existing road curve. PODUNK ROAD BRIDGE OVERPODUNK ROAD BRIDGE OVER TAUGHANNOCK CREEKTAUGHANNOCK CREEK Section 3 Page 67 Project Name Project: Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $3,869,000 There has been maintenance work using Highway Employees and Consultant cost to determine load rating as DOT has required posting weight limit of bridge. Bridge NY Grant was awarded Spring 2022. Significant steps completed in 2022 are as follows: NYSDOT / Tompkins County Agreement and selection of Consultant and Consultant Agreement, Preliminary design and right of way. 2023 will continue preliminary design and right of way, and final design as well as PSE, Bid and award with construction anticipated in 2024. There has been an additional $300,000 added to project from time since state-local-agreement (SLA). Total project funding now at $3,869,000 including 20% local share of $773,800. PAR has reflected this. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future Land $142,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Construction $0 $3,207,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Design $520,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $662,000 $3,207,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future OTHER FEDERAL AID $478,228 $2,616,972 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 INTERFUND(A)$183,772 $590,028 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $662,000 $3,207,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 68 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTYPROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST(PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Public Safety Building Project StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2021 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2025 CommitteeCommittee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project ManagerProject Manager: Arel LeMaro Program ManagerProgram Manager: Arel LeMaro DepartmentDepartment: Facilities Department LocationLocation: 779 Warren Road Total Project Cost: $10,750,000Total Project Cost: $10,750,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION In 2020 a space needs assessment was conducted which included cost options for significantly renovating the Public Safety building to constructing a new facility including jail pod scenario’s. Costs for these scenario’s ranged from $23M to $45M. All scenario’s also included energy upgrades to making the Public Safety building part of the County’s Net-zero efforts for all county facilities. During this time significant bail and criminal justice reforms were put into place by the State of New York. As a result, the County’s jail population continued to decline to unprecedented levels. While COVID-19 impacted most of 2020 in unpredictable and unfamiliar ways, it was still too early to determine the long-term impacts on the County’s jail population from the bail and criminal justice reforms. As a result, it was recommended that the County pause on making any significant improvements to the Public Safety building for several years until consistent baseline data could be produced to understand the long-term impacts of the bail and criminal justice reforms on the jail. Instead, it was recommended the County move forward with approximately $4M of needed improvements to keep the facility functioning adequately and safely for County employees and inmates. These improvements included upgrades to the building envelope/interior, HVAC/plumbing systems, PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING PROJECTPUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING PROJECT Section 3 Page 69 Project Name Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $10,750,000 security and detention hardware systems, and electrical systems. These improvements provided the needed upgrades to keep the facility operational and minimize any unanticipated failures in the immediate future. Design for these short-term improvements took place in 2021 and 2022. Prime contracts were awarded in the summer of 2022. Construction commenced in the spring of 2023 after all equipment and materials were on-site with expected completion by the end of 2023. Over the past year, the County has continued to monitor the impacts of bail and criminal justice reforms and considered the program space deficiencies that currently exist in the jail in order to make informed decisions about the next investment for the Public Safety building. PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future Construction $4,500,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Design $250,000 $0 $500,000 $5,500,000 $0 $0 $0 $4,750,000 $0 $500,000 $5,500,000 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future OTHER FEDERAL AID $3,750,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 INTERFUND(A)$1,000,000 $0 $500,000 $5,500,000 $0 $0 $0 $4,750,000 $0 $500,000 $5,500,000 $0 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 70 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project Name: Road Maintenance Program Start: 01 / 01 / 2014 Estimated Completion Date: n/a Committee: Facilities and Infrastructure Project Manager: Nick Ensign Program Manager: Jeff Smith Department: Highway Department Location: Tompkins County Total Project Cost: $15,600,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project supports a multi-year highway rehabilitation, reconstruction, and maintenance plan. For funding year 2022 ARPA funds were used, in 2023 and 2024 General Fund Balance is utilized rather than bonding funds. Those three years total $6 million lowering the total local share to $7.2 million. The Road Maintenance Bond Funds have provided for enhanced funding for road paving and bridge work. These funds have helped provide for a incremental improvement each year in our Overall Average Pavement Quality for all county roads. Road Maintenance Bond Funds are utilized for road and bridge improvements. The Highway Maintenance Bond Program has been instrumental in stabilizing and improving the Overall Pavement Quality and is expected to allow continued improvement. Additionally, these funds both allow the department to fund preservation activities on roads as well as widen road section with paved shoulders to both improve safety and longevity. ROAD MAINTENANCE PROGRAMROAD MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Section 3 Page 71 PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future Construction $3,600,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $0 $3,600,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE $3,600,000 $2,400,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 INTERFUND(A)$0 $0 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $0 $3,600,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $2,400,000 $0 Section 3 Page 72 2024 TOMPKINS COUNTY PROJECT APPROVAL REQUEST (PAR) FORM Project NameProject Name: Voting Machines StartStart: 01 / 01 / 2024 Estimated Completion DateEstimated Completion Date: 12 / 31 / 2024 CommitteeCommittee: Government Operations Project ManagerProject Manager: Steve Dewitt Program ManagerProgram Manager: Steve Dewitt DepartmentDepartment: Board of Elections LocationLocation: 128 E. Buffalo St., Ithaca, NY 14850 Total Project Cost: $625,000Total Project Cost: $625,000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Our current voting machines that were purchased in 2008 are requiring more maintanence and are reaching the end of their life cycle. We are looking to replace them with approximately 50 new machines. We are waiting for the State BOE to certify the few new companies that have submitted certification materials. Once the State approves, we can request official quotes. At present, the estimated cost of each machine is about $12,500. Once companies have been certified, we will ask them to visit and propose the benefits of their machines. We will also request proper quotes and contracts. We also hope to receive feedback from other counties who have implemented new machines and learn the positive/negative aspects of each. We would make the decision on which machines we would like to purchase, research any grant funding options and submit the bid to the county. VOTING MACHINESVOTING MACHINES Section 3 Page 73 Project Name Start Estimated Completion Date Committee Project Manager Program Manager Department Location Total Project Cost: $625,000 L BOARD OF ELECTIONS votetompkins.com PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: ANNUAL AND TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED Expenses by Category Worksheet LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future Equipment $0 $625,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $625,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 REVENUE Revenues by Funding Source Account Name LTD 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Future APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE $0 $545,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 OTHER STATE AID $0 $80,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $625,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 3 Page 74 SECTION 4 DEPARTMENTS & BUDGETING UNITS www.tompkinscountyny.gov Section 4 Page 1 Thank you for living Tompkins County's values. Equity. We sustain a workplace community that ensures fairness through diversity and inclusion, eliminates structurally oppressive systems, and builds trust, appreciation, and opportunities for all. Integrity, Accountability, Respect, &Equity. Department Overview The mission of the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport is to provide a safe, efficient, clean, and enjoyable facility that exceeds the expectations of the traveling public, the airport tenants, and other airport users. The airport provides a vital link to the outside world by allowing business and leisure travelers to fly in directly to the community. The airport serves the community's travel needs by providing access to the national and international aviation system. The airline and airport industry are experiencing extreme difficulties relating to the pandemic and the outfalls relating directly to it. The main issue regional airports are experiencing is related to the shortage of pilots as well as the cost of fuel. In 2022 ITH lost American Airlines service, which was a large hit on the overall airport budget. This, factored in with the fewer flights being operated by Delta and United will put a large hole in the overall airport budget. Loss of airline service also directly affects non-airline revenue (parking, rental cars, terminal café, as well as our FBO). To retain our curtain service and grow/re- grow additional and new service it is crucial that we remain competitive. ITH will continue to engage in recovery efforts by seeking other non-airline revenue opportunities, do a comparison of our fees (parking) to other similar sized markets, market the General Aviation sector of the airport, and reduce costs, among many other opportunities. We will also continue to reach out to the airlines with updated information about our market by using our resources within the community, educational and political connections to support the need for air service in our market. This will be ongoing as the airlines are also working through recovery from the pandemic, with loss of pilots and fuel costs as only two of the factors that they are dealing with. The key will be to continue to build relationships with all entities and make sure they know ITH is here to work with them. AIRPORTAIRPORTAOOAAPPRRRRAIRPORT 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 2 AIRPORT Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $1,039,975 $375,291 $1,184,771 –– $1,184,771 OVERTIME $57,899 $38,688 $74,709 –– $74,709 PREMIUM PAY $30,201 $371,817 $30,200 –– $30,200 FRINGE $486,220 $342,387 $569,652 –– $569,652 OTHER FINANCE $342,481 – $340,980 $340,980 $340,980 $681,960 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $25,338 $11,315 $32,000 –– $32,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $95,000 – $85,000 –– $85,000 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$568,839 $480,465 $655,193 –– $655,193 OTHER $416,808 $385,931 $398,530 –– $398,530 OTHER SUPPLIES $87,350 $66,154 $80,850 –– $80,850 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $330,438 $256,500 $401,500 –– $401,500 MAINTENANCE $211,000 $54,237 $213,500 –– $213,500 HIGHWAY MATERIALS $47,900 $2,649 $53,300 –– $53,300 PROGRAM EXPENSE $200,300 $500 -$1,034,698 –– -$1,034,698 TRAVEL TRAINING $46,100 $23,174 $54,400 –– $54,400 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $418,945 $403,313 $353,695 $800,000 $800,000 $1,153,695 UTILITIES $143,800 $87,971 $130,150 –– $130,150 EXPENSES TOTAL $4,548,593 $2,900,391 $3,623,732 $1,140,980 $1,140,980 $4,764,712 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $2,319,502 $2,175,191 $3,345,538 –– $3,345,538 DESCRIPTION PENDING $0 ––––– OTHER REVENUES $89,482 $76,495 $62,794 –– $62,794 USE OF FUND BALANCE $197,125 – $215,400 –– $215,400 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $1,872,135 –$0 $1,140,980 $1,140,980 $1,140,980 STATE AID $35,525 –$0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $0 $1,532,716 $0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $4,513,769 $3,784,402 $3,623,732 $1,140,980 $1,140,980 $4,764,712 Dept. Net Local $34,825 -$884,011 $0 $0 $0 $0 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Account Clerk Typist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Administrative Coordinator 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Airport Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Airport Firefighter/Operations Tech 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 9.00 10.00 Airport Terminal Services Coor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Dep ARFF Chief/Security & Training Coord 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Deputy Dir Airpt/ARFF Chief 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 Marketing & Air Service Development Administrator 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 FTE 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 16.00 Section 4 Page 3 5610 - AIRPORT ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $545,811 $375,291 $1,039,975 $1,184,771 –– $1,184,771 OVERTIME $59,653 $38,688 $57,899 $74,709 –– $74,709 PREMIUM PAY $527,552 $371,817 $30,201 $30,200 –– $30,200 FRINGE $533,684 $342,387 $486,220 $569,652 –– $569,652 OTHER FINANCE $188,700 – $342,481 $340,980 $340,980 $340,980 $681,960 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $32,589 $11,315 $25,338 $32,000 –– $32,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $102,611 – $95,000 $85,000 –– $85,000 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$610,087 $480,465 $568,839 $655,193 –– $655,193 OTHER $355,827 $385,931 $416,808 $398,530 –– $398,530 OTHER SUPPLIES $113,113 $66,154 $87,350 $80,850 –– $80,850 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $390,756 $256,500 $330,438 $401,500 –– $401,500 MAINTENANCE $112,840 $54,237 $211,000 $213,500 –– $213,500 HIGHWAY MATERIALS $74,680 $2,649 $47,900 $53,300 –– $53,300 PROGRAM EXPENSE $301 $500 $200,300 -$1,034,698 –– -$1,034,698 TRAVEL TRAINING $35,470 $23,174 $46,100 $54,400 –– $54,400 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $306,719 $191,819 $231,620 $153,695 $800,000 $800,000 $953,695 UTILITIES $61,223 $51,434 $120,000 $99,750 –– $99,750 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $4,051,616 $2,652,361 $4,337,468 $3,393,332 $1,140,980 $1,140,980 $4,534,312 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $1,962,731 $2,166,421 $2,305,502 $3,330,538 –– $3,330,538 DESCRIPTION PENDING ––$0––– – OTHER REVENUES $77,020 $76,495 $89,482 $62,794 –– $62,794 USE OF FUND BALANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE –– $1,872,135 $0 $1,140,980 $1,140,980 $1,140,980 STATE AID $5,788 – $35,525 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $2,178,278 $1,532,716 $0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $4,223,817 $3,775,632 $4,302,644 $3,393,332 $1,140,980 $1,140,980 $4,534,312 Dept. Net Local -$172,201 -$1,123,272 $34,825 $0 $0 $0 $0 5615 - AIRPORT CUSTOMS FACILITY ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$996 $0 $0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $146,317 $210,900 $187,325 $200,000 ––$200,000 UTILITIES $27,688 $36,374 $23,800 $30,400 ––$30,400 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $175,001 $247,275 $211,125 $230,400 ––$230,400 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $11,762 $8,770 $14,000 $15,000 ––$15,000 USE OF FUND BALANCE –– $197,125 $215,400 ––$215,400 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $11,762 $8,770 $211,125 $230,400 ––$230,400 Dept. Net Local $163,239 $238,505 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 4 Page 4 Over Target Requests Summary TARGET REQ TARGET REQ ONETIME REC ONETIME TOTAL REC FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses Airport $4,764,712 –$1,140,980 $1,140,980 $5,905,692 EXPENSES TOTAL $4,764,712 –$1,140,980 $1,140,980 $5,905,692 Revenues Airport $4,764,712 –$1,140,980 $1,140,980 $5,905,692 REVENUES TOTAL $4,764,712 –$1,140,980 $1,140,980 $5,905,692 Revenues - Expenses $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Department Request 5610 Airport - PFC Debt Service Contribution -5610 Airport - PFC Debt Service Contribution - OTROTR Priority 1Priority 1 Continuation of Previous YearsContinuation of Previous Years OTROTR MultiYearMultiYear County AdministratorRecommendation This will fund multi year PFC Debt Service contribution. This is intended to be a stop gap anticipating an increase in PFCs as the market recovers. Supporting this multi-year request to support the TC Airport. The airline and airport industry are experiencing extreme difficulties relating to the pandemic and the outfalls relating directly to it. The main issue regional airports are experiencing is related to the shortage of pilots as well as the cost of fuel. In 2022 ITH lost American Airlines service, which was a large hit on the overall airport budget. This, factored in with the fewer flights being operated by Delta and United will put a large hole in the overall airport budget. Loss of airline service also directly affects non-airline revenue (parking, rental cars, terminal cafe, as well as our FBO). I am asking for assistance to help the airport work though this difficult time and begin the road to recovery. ITH is asking for $342,481 to cover 50% of the Airport Terminal Debt Service that is bonded. We are also asking for $1,329,654 to maintain a competitive fee airport and cover our operating expenses. This will allow us to keep our airline rates and charges competitive, the Cost Per Enplanement (CPE) at $20.00 and maintain operating the airport. With the approval and support of this assistance the Rental Rate is $36.67 per sq. foot and the landing fee is $4.52 per 1000 lbs. (MGLW). This will give us a CPE of $20.00. Without the assistance the Rental Rate is $71.55 per sq. foot and the landing fee is $11.35 per 1000 lbs. (MGLW). This will give us a CPE of $42.41. To retain our curtain service and grow/re-grow additional and new service it is crucial that we remain competitive. The airport is looking to recover over the next three to five years, with an anticipated ask in 2024 of $340,980 for Bonded Debt Service and $800,000 in Operating costs and in year 2025 an ask of $342,481 for Bonded Debt Service and $300,000 to continue to remain a competitive airport and cover our operational costs. It is anticipated in 2024 the airports rates and AIRPORT - OTRAIRPORT - OTRAROOOOAAPPRRRRRRAIRPORT - OTR 2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs)2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs) Section 4 Page 5 AIRPORT -OTR 5610 Airport -PFC Debt Service Contribution - OTR Priority 1 Continuation of Previous Years OTR MultiYear charges are anticipated to be $6.20 per 100 lbs. (MGLW) landing fee and an average terminal rental rate of $58.22. This will result in the CPE being $28.76. ITH will continue to engage in recovery efforts by seeking other non-airline revenue opportunities, do a comparison of our fees to other similar sized markets, market the General Aviation sector of the airport, and reduce costs, among many other opportunities. We will also continue to reach out to the airlines with updated information about our market by using our resources within the community, educational and political connections to support the need for air service in our market. This will be ongoing as the airlines are also working through recovery from the pandemic, with loss of pilots and fuel costs as only two of the factors that they are dealing with. The key will be to continue to build relationships with all entities and make sure they know ITH is here to work with them. 5610 Airport - PFC Debt Service Contribution - OTR Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 5610 54808 Multi- Year CONTRIBUTION TO DEBT SERV $340,980 5610 54442 Multi-Year PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $800,000 $1,140,980 Section 4 Page 6 Department Overview The mission of the Tompkins County Department of Assessment is to maintain equitable and accurate market driven property assessments on a yearly basis for real property tax administration. The Department yearly assesses properties at 100% of fair market value in order to equitably distribute the tax burden among the taxable properties within Tompkins County, to administer real property tax exemptions as provided by the New York State Real Property Tax Law and to educate the public about Real Property Assessment Administration. ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENTASSESSMENT DEPARTMENTADDMMMMNNNNAAAAPPRRASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 7 ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT - Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $897,884 $579,532 $881,909 $123,614 – $881,909 OVERTIME $0 –$0 $0 –$0 PREMIUM PAY $8,000 $17,592 $8,000 $0 –$8,000 FRINGE $393,657 $258,313 $393,073 $54,600 – $393,072 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $8,300 $354 $3,300 ––$3,300 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $0 –$0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$30,302 $17,075 $14,561 –– $14,561 OTHER $20,160 $46,490 $42,824 –– $42,824 OTHER SUPPLIES $13,904 $6,891 $16,763 –– $16,763 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $3,700 $1,485 $3,700 ––$3,700 PROGRAM EXPENSE $2,750 $2,250 $2,750 ––$2,750 TRAVEL TRAINING $15,000 $3,529 $16,574 –– $16,574 RENT $0 –$0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 –$0 ––$0 UTILITIES $3,500 $1,803 $3,500 ––$3,500 ROLLOVER $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $1,397,157 $935,314 $1,386,953 $178,215 – $1,386,953 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $28,000 $41,902 $28,000 –– $28,000 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $0 –$0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $32,681 $32,681 $33,333 –– $33,333 STATE AID $0 –$0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $0 $4,161 $0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $60,681 $78,744 $61,333 –– $61,333 Dept. Net Local $1,336,476 $856,571 $1,325,620 $178,215 $0 $1,325,620 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Admin Assistant Level 2 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Administrative Assistant Level 1 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Assistant Assessment Account 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Assistant Director Of Assessment 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Assistant Real Property Appraiser 1.00 1.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 Data Collector 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.30 0.30 0.30 Director Of Assessment 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 GIS Analyst 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 GIS Technician 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Information Aide 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Project Assistant 0.00 0.00 0.10 0.00 0.10 0.00 Real Property Appraiser 3.00 3.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 6.00 Real Property Systems Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Senior Valuation Specialist 0.50 0.50 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Valuation Specialist 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 FTE 11.50 12.50 11.10 11.30 12.40 12.30 Section 4 Page 8 1355 - ASSESSMENT ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $820,018 $549,232 $897,884 $881,909 $0 – $881,909 OVERTIME $780 –$0 $0 $0 –$0 PREMIUM PAY $8,657 $14,515 $8,000 $8,000 $0 –$8,000 FRINGE $388,734 $243,801 $393,657 $393,073 $0 – $393,073 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $2,668 $354 $8,300 $3,300 ––$3,300 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$10,156 $16,938 $30,302 $14,561 –– $14,561 OTHER $24,589 $45,802 $20,160 $42,824 –– $42,824 OTHER SUPPLIES $9,192 $6,864 $13,904 $16,763 –– $16,763 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $4,422 $1,212 $3,700 $3,700 ––$3,700 PROGRAM EXPENSE $2,420 $2,250 $2,750 $2,750 ––$2,750 TRAVEL TRAINING $8,237 $3,529 $15,000 $16,574 –– $16,574 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES $2,824 $1,739 $3,500 $3,500 ––$3,500 ROLLOVER ––$0 ––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,282,697 $886,236 $1,397,157 $1,386,954 $0 – $1,386,954 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $65,269 $41,902 $28,000 $28,000 –– $28,000 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $32,040 $32,681 $32,681 $33,333 –– $33,333 STATE AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $14,464 $4,161 $0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $111,773 $78,744 $60,681 $61,333 –– $61,333 Dept. Net Local $1,170,924 $807,493 $1,336,476 $1,325,621 $0 $0 $1,325,621 Section 4 Page 9 Over Target Requests Summary TARGET REQ TARGET REQ ONETIME REC ONETIME TOTAL REC FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses Assessment $1,386,953 $178,215 ––$1,386,953 EXPENSES TOTAL $1,386,953 $178,215 ––$1,386,953 Revenues Assessment $61,333 –––$61,333 REVENUES TOTAL $61,333 –––$61,333 Revenues - Expenses $1,325,620 $178,215 $0 $0 $1,325,620 Department Request 1355 - Assessment - Assistant Real Property Appraiser - OTR TARGETAppraiser - OTR TARGET Priority 1Priority 1 Maintenance of EffortMaintenance of Effort TargetTarget County AdministratorRecommendation We are currently in a real estate market never before seen in Tompkins County (at least in modern history). My office used to have 19.5 FTEs back in 2000 and we currently have 12.3 FTEs on staff Unable to recommend this year due to fiscal constraints. for 2023. In addition, since 2000 we have gained 2,865 parcels (about the size of the Town of Groton including the Village). Our current state provided database lacks the functionality that we had for the 2000 Revaluation which has increased review time. In 2020, we lost a few senior staff and while our new staff is good, they are still new and gaining experience. Our office has shifted to needing supervision and basic training as we lost experienced staff. We simply cannot continue to be understaffed and expect the same quality of work that this office is known for doing. This new position will allow the Assistant Director to not have Town responsibility and instead we can utilize management for training/supervision as opposed to production work. Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 1355 58800 REGULAR PAY $25,908 1355 51000 REGULAR PAY $58,656 $84,564 ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT - OTRASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT - OTRSSESSMENT DEPARTMENT - OSESSMENT DEPARTMENT - OA ROODDMMMMNNNNAAAAPPRRRRRRASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT - OTR 2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs)2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs) Section 4 Page 10 ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT-CTR 1355 -Assessment -Assistant Real Property Appraiser -CTR TARGET Priority 1 Maintenance of Effort Target -1---------------< Department Overview Assigned Counsel receives and reviews all applications for free attorney services and determines eligibility. Financial eligibility levels include: automatic eligibility for public assistance, poverty level, and inability to afford counsel. Attorneys are provided for charges including violations, misdemeanors, felonies, and appeals in criminal court, and most matters in family court. Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $422,793 $256,276 $408,058 –– $408,057 OVERTIME $0 –$0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $3,750 $2,500 $2,500 ––$2,500 FRINGE $188,404 $112,789 $180,239 –– $180,240 Mandate - Assigned Counsel $809,560 $863,262 $1,817,000 –– $1,817,000 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $5,000 $71 $20,690 ––$20,690 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$1,210,940 $997,676 $2,061,532 –– $2,061,532 OTHER $2,000 $4,458 $3,060 ––$3,060 OTHER SUPPLIES $2,194 $1,155 $10,200 ––$10,200 MAINTENANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $9,463 – $10,107 ––$10,107 TRAVEL TRAINING $10,000 $3,916 $10,000 ––$10,000 RENT $0 –$0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 –$0 ––$0 UTILITIES $811 $420 $811 ––$811 ROLLOVER $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $2,664,915 $2,242,523 $4,524,198 –– $4,524,197 Revenues OTHER REVENUES $106,590 $53,295 $110,590 –– $110,590 STATE AID $484,688 $560,364 $1,974,134 –– $1,974,134 FEDERAL AID $0 $33,507 $0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $591,278 $647,165 $2,084,724 –– $2,084,724 Dept. Net Local $2,073,637 $1,595,358 $2,439,474 $0 $0 $2,439,473 ASSIGNED COUNSELASSIGNED COUNSELAUUOODDLNNNNAAASSIGNED COUNSEL 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 11 ASSIGNED COUNSEL - Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Administrative Assistant - Level 4 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Data Officer - Indigent Legal Services 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Grants and Training Coord 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Program Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Secretary 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Supervising Attorney 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 FTE 4.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 1170 - PLNG. & COORD.(LEG.DEF.) ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $429,317 $242,693 $351,955 $332,812 ––$332,812 OVERTIME $10 –$0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $4,769 $2,500 $3,750 $2,500 ––$2,500 FRINGE $204,473 $106,883 $157,115 $147,003 ––$147,003 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $10,540 $71 $5,000 $20,690 ––$20,690 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$3,209 $37,011 $500 $2,000 ––$2,000 OTHER $1,906 $4,458 $2,000 $3,060 ––$3,060 OTHER SUPPLIES $1,537 $1,155 $2,194 $10,200 ––$10,200 MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $333 –$5,000 $8,000 ––$8,000 TRAVEL TRAINING $3,198 $3,916 $10,000 $10,000 ––$10,000 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,780 –$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES $372 $420 $811 $811 ––$811 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $661,443 $399,107 $538,325 $537,076 ––$537,076 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $308,612 $207,562 $259,688 $259,688 ––$259,688 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $308,612 $207,562 $259,688 $259,688 ––$259,688 Dept. Net Local $352,830 $191,545 $278,637 $277,388 $0 $0 $277,388 Section 4 Page 12 ------ 1171 - DEFENSE OF INDIG. ATTYS. ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES ––$0 $0 ––$0 FRINGE ––$0––– – Mandate - Assigned Counsel $930,649 $841,417 $809,560 $1,817,000 –– $1,817,000 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$974,675 $900,740 $1,210,440 $2,059,532 –– $2,059,532 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,905,324 $1,742,157 $2,020,000 $3,876,532 –– $3,876,532 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $287,162 $352,801 $225,000 $1,714,446 –– $1,714,446 FEDERAL AID $16,488 $33,507 $0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $303,650 $386,308 $225,000 $1,714,446 –– $1,714,446 Dept. Net Local $1,601,674 $1,355,849 $1,795,000 $2,162,086 $0 $0 $2,162,086 1172 - SCHUYLER CTY PLNG & COORD ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES –– $70,838 $75,246 ––$75,246 PREMIUM PAY –––$0 ––$0 FRINGE –– $31,289 $33,237 ––$33,237 OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$4,463 $2,107 ––$2,107 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL –– $106,590 $110,590 ––$110,590 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES $53,250 $53,295 $106,590 $110,590 ––$110,590 STATE AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $53,250 $53,295 $106,590 $110,590 ––$110,590 Dept. Net Local -$53,250 -$53,295 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 4 Page 13 - Department Overview The Board of Elections is responsible for the administration of elections and the coordination of voter registration in Tompkins County. It supervises all federal, county, city, town, and village elections, and also provides technical assistance and support services to school and fire districts. The Board of Elections is a bipartisan office with two appointed Commissioners representing the state's major political parties. The Board of Elections is a State mandated program. Mission Statement:Mission Statement: "We believe an individual's most important right of citizenship is your right to vote. The Board of Elections remains committed to protecting your right and to promote fair, open, and accessible elections." BOARD OF ELECTIONSBOARD OF ELECTIONSOOOOOOBBDDNNSSAARRBBBOARD OF ELECTIONS 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 14 BOARD OF ELECTIONS Mission Statement: BOARD OF ELECTIONS votetompkins.com Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $649,709 $407,581 $663,400 $199,332 $175,434 $838,834 OVERTIME $0 $782 $0 $0 $0 $0 PREMIUM PAY $3,150 $4,500 $4,250 $0 $0 $4,250 FRINGE $254,746 $171,452 $256,859 $0 $0 $256,859 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $93,795 $13,092 $1,000 ––$1,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $0 –$0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$47,821 $35,350 $59,400 –– $59,400 OTHER $26,061 $21,212 $44,830 –– $44,830 OTHER SUPPLIES $64,030 $24,168 $85,754 –– $85,754 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $61,482 $3,446 $35,000 –– $35,000 TRAVEL TRAINING $10,000 $7,763 $10,000 –– $10,000 RENT $0 –$0 ––$0 UTILITIES $2,000 $1,619 $2,000 ––$2,000 ROLLOVER $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $1,212,794 $690,965 $1,162,492 $199,332 $175,434 $1,337,927 Revenues APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $99,537 $106,180 $139,355 –– $139,356 STATE AID $92,795 $26,391 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $0 $51,000 $0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $192,332 $183,571 $139,355 –– $139,356 Dept. Net Local $1,020,462 $507,394 $1,023,137 $199,332 $175,434 $1,198,571 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Clerk 0.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 Commissioner of Elections 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Deputy Commissioner of Elections 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Election Worker 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 Senior Elections Clerk 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Senior Voting Machine Tech 1.00 2.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Voting Machine Technician 0.15 0.45 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.50 FTE 7.15 9.95 8.65 14.65 14.65 15.00 Section 4 Page 15 1450 - BOARD OF ELECTIONS ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $705,370 $407,581 $649,709 $663,400 $199,334 $175,434 $838,834 OVERTIME $6,108 $782 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 PREMIUM PAY $12,547 $4,500 $3,150 $4,250 $0 $0 $4,250 FRINGE $288,407 $171,452 $254,746 $256,859 $10,557 $0 $256,859 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $6,478 $13,092 $93,795 $1,000 ––$1,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$49,641 $35,134 $47,605 $59,000 –– $59,000 OTHER $2,671 $1,795 $2,940 $4,300 ––$4,300 OTHER SUPPLIES $4,432 $2,227 $5,830 $7,329 ––$7,329 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $61,649 $3,446 $61,482 $35,000 –– $35,000 TRAVEL TRAINING $3,530 $7,763 $10,000 $10,000 –– $10,000 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES $32 –$0 $0 ––$0 ROLLOVER ––$0 ––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,140,865 $647,773 $1,129,257 $1,041,138 $209,891 $175,434 $1,216,572 Total Revenues APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $106 – $16,000 $18,000 –– $18,000 STATE AID $12,450 $26,391 $92,795 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $22,504 $51,000 $0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $35,061 $77,391 $108,795 $18,000 –– $18,000 Dept. Net Local $1,105,804 $570,382 $1,020,462 $1,023,138 $209,891 $175,434 $1,198,572 1451 - ELECTIONS EXPENSE ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$2,516 $216 $216 $400 ––$400 OTHER $38,758 $18,726 $23,121 $40,530 ––$40,530 OTHER SUPPLIES $130,883 $21,941 $58,200 $78,425 ––$78,425 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES $1,882 $1,577 $2,000 $2,000 ––$2,000 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $174,039 $42,461 $83,537 $121,355 ––$121,355 Total Revenues APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $99,276 $106,180 $83,537 $121,356 ––$121,356 STATE AID $19,965 –$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $119,240 $106,180 $83,537 $121,356 ––$121,356 Dept. Net Local $54,799 -$63,719 $0 -$1 $0 $0 -$1 Section 4 Page 16 Over Target Requests Summary TARGET REQ TARGET REQ ONETIME REC ONETIME TOTAL REC FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses Board of Elections $1,162,492 $23,899 $175,433 $175,434 $1,337,927 EXPENSES TOTAL $1,162,492 $23,899 $175,433 $175,434 $1,337,927 Revenues Board of Elections $139,355 –––$139,356 REVENUES TOTAL $139,355 –––$139,356 Revenues - Expenses $1,023,137 $23,899 $175,433 $175,434 $1,198,571 Department Request 6500 Board of Elections - 1450 Board of6500 Board of Elections - 1450 Board of Elections - Election Worker OTRElections - Election Worker OTR Priority 1Priority 1 Maintenance of EffortMaintenance of Effort OnetimeOnetime County AdministratorRecommendation In 2024, we anticipate 3 countywide elections. The average cost for election workers per election is $58,000.00 Plus, an additional $10,750 for training. Our current balance in the election worker line going into 2024 is $34,548.80. The difference needed for next year’s election worker salary line is $150,205.00 Approve this onetime expense 1450 - Elections Workers Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 1450 51000 REGULAR PAY $150,204 $150,204 BOARD OF ELECTIONS - OTRBOARD OF ELECTIONS - OTRROOOOOOOOBBDDNNAARRRRBBBOARD OF ELECTIONS - OTR 2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs)2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs) Section 4 Page 17 BOARD OF ELECTIONS -OTR 6500 Board of Elections -1450 Board of Elections -Election Worker OTR Priority 1 Maintenance of Effort Onetime -:-------- Department Request 6500 Board Of Elections - 1450 Clerk - OTR6500 Board Of Elections - 1450 Clerk - OTR Priority 2Priority 2 Maintenance of EffortMaintenance of Effort OnetimeOnetime County AdministratorRecommendation With 3 countywide elections, we rely on the help of the clerks with early voting, absentee ballot scanning, rolling canvass and other office duties during peak periods. We currently have 8 very part time employees that receive no benefits. Recommend this onetime maintenance of effort request. 1450 - Clerk Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 1450 51000 REGULAR PAY $25,229 $25,229 Department Request 6500 Board of Elections - 1450 - Voting Machine6500 Board of Elections - 1450 - Voting Machine Technician - OTRTechnician - OTR Priority 3Priority 3 Maintenance of EffortMaintenance of Effort TargetTarget County Administrator Recommendation Elections have gone through a number of changes over the last couple years. The equipment required to run elections has become more technical. With those changes, we have relied on our voting machine technicians more than we have in the past. With this, it would increase the voting machine technician position to 1 FTE. Unable to support this request due to fiscal constraints. 1450 - Voting Machine Technician Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 1450 51000 REGULAR PAY $23,899 $23,899 Section 4 Page 18 6500 Board Of Elections -1450 Clerk -OTR Priority 2 Maintenance of Effort Onetime -,----------------< 6500 Board of Elections -1450 -Voting Machine Technician -OTR Priority 3 Maintenance of Effort Target Department Overview Tompkins County's Capital Projects Program is a five-year planning guide for major, non-recurring projects such as construction, land purchase, or infrastructure systems. Costs in the Capital Program may be paid for entirely or with a combination of cash, state or federal grants, or through the issuance of bonds. Several projects have been paid for with tobacco settlement funds that were securitized (sold on the bond market) to gain a lump sum to be applied to the capital program. Inclusion in the Capital Program does not, by itself, authorize approval of any particular project. Funds must still be appropriated in the County budget, and in almost all cases, bids must be received and any borrowing must be approved. Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses OTHER FINANCE $0 $1,977,448 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $7,378,381 $2,000,000 $7,124,144 –– $7,122,114 EXPENSES TOTAL $7,378,381 $3,977,448 $7,124,144 –– $7,122,114 Revenues INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $0 –$0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $0 $2,383,793 –––– REVENUES TOTAL $0 $2,383,793 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $7,378,381 $1,593,654 $7,124,144 $0 $0 $7,122,114 CAPITAL PROGRAMRAOOMMAAAAAAPPPPRRRRCAPITAL PROGRAM 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 19 CAPITAL PROGRAM 9576 - CONTRIB. TO CONSTRUCTION ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses OTHER FINANCE $3,954,448 $1,977,448 $0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $3,954,448 $1,977,448 $0 $0 ––$0 Total Revenues INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID – $2,383,793 ––––– TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL – $2,383,793 $0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $3,954,448 -$406,346 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 9961 - CONTRIB. TO DEBT SERVICE ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $4,944,230 $2,000,000 $7,378,381 $7,122,114 –– $7,122,114 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $4,944,230 $2,000,000 $7,378,381 $7,122,114 –– $7,122,114 Total Revenues FEDERAL AID ––$0––– – TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0––– – Dept. Net Local $4,944,230 $2,000,000 $7,378,381 $7,122,114 $0 $0 $7,122,114 Section 4 Page 20 Department Overview An account to which funds have been appropriated for unforeseen expenses and opportunities. Money in the contingent fund must be transferred to another account from which it may then be spent. Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES ––$0 ––$0 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER $170,000 –$0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $906,310 – $1,250,000 –– $1,250,000 EXPENSES TOTAL $1,076,310 – $1,250,000 –– $1,250,000 Revenues ––––––– REVENUES TOTAL 000000 Dept. Net Local $1,076,310 $0 $1,250,000 $0 $0 $1,250,000 CONTINGENT FUNDCONTINGENT FUNDUUOODDNNNNNNNNDCONTINGENT FUND 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 21 CONTINGENT FUND FINANC\AL PL~N 1990 - CONTINGENT FUND ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES –– –$0–– $0 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER –– $170,000 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE –– $906,310 $1,250,000 –– $1,250,000 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL –– $1,076,310 $1,250,000 –– $1,250,000 Total Revenues ––– – ––– – TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL 00 0 000 0 Dept. Net Local $0 $0 $1,076,310 $1,250,000 $0 $0 $1,250,000 1991 - MANDATE CONTINGENT FUND ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL ––$0––– – Total Revenues ––––––– – TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL 000000 0 Dept. Net Local $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 4 Page 22 Department Overview County Administration, under the leadership of the County Administrator, oversees and coordinates all operational aspects of county government in order to successfully carry out the policies of the County Legislature. Among the department's responsibilities are: preparing preliminary and final budget documents; handling requests for information made under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL); administering all aspects of the County Compliance Program, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations, and local laws; providing executive oversight of the County's Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, including policy implementation, monitoring diversity metrics, and advising on program strategy; maintaining the Administrative Manual that contains the policies and procedures that guide the operation of county government; providing information to the Legislators for use in decision-making on a wide range of issues; performing contract and risk management, and making sure the public and the media are well-informed on County issues. COUNTY ADMINISTRATIONCOUNTY ADMINISTRATIONRAOOUUOODDMMNNNNNNAAAARRYCOUNTY ADMINISTRATION 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 23 COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $1,345,416 $680,128 $945,913 $295,755 $295,757 $1,204,358 OVERTIME $4,000 $3,700 $4,000 $0 $0 $4,000 PREMIUM PAY $2,750 $3,296 $4,000 $0 $0 $4,000 FRINGE $596,625 $298,762 $416,264 $130,635 $130,637 $584,213 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $11,600 $4,384 $7,000 $5,000 $0 $7,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $0 –$0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$341,550 $55,042 $32,470 $49,000 $25,000 $57,470 OTHER $25,206 $4,319 $6,225 $16,000 –$6,225 OTHER SUPPLIES $6,215 $1,787 $6,400 $0 $0 $6,400 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 MAINTENANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $7,145,696 $553,952 $113,681 $395,267 $395,267 $508,948 TRAVEL TRAINING $62,023 $5,346 $10,475 $0 $0 $10,475 RENT $0 –$0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $338,425 $375,582 $192,127 $100,000 $0 $192,127 UTILITIES $1,818 $406 $610 ––$610 ROLLOVER $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $9,881,324 $1,986,705 $1,739,165 $991,657 $846,661 $2,585,826 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $15,994 – $16,314 –– $16,314 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $326,040 $10,780 $0 $235,194 $235,194 $235,194 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $0 – $7,500 ––$7,500 STATE AID $160,000 ––––– FEDERAL AID $6,764,044 – $100,000 –– $100,000 REVENUES TOTAL $7,266,078 $10,780 $123,814 $235,194 $235,194 $359,008 Dept. Net Local $2,615,246 $1,975,925 $1,615,351 $756,463 $611,467 $2,226,818 Section 4 Page 24 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Administrative Assistant, Level 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.50 0.00 Budget Analyst 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 Budget Director 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Chief Equity and Diversity Officer 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Chief Sustainability Officer 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Communications Director 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Confidential Secretary to County Admin 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Contracts Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 County Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Data Analyst (CJC)0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 Deputy County Administrator 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Employee Health and Safety Coordinator 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Executive Assistant to County Administrat 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 IT/HR/Payroll Administrator 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Media Production Assistant 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Performance Measurement/CJ 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Project Director (CJC)0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Pub Admin Management Fellows 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Public Information Officer 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Risk & Compliance Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 FTE 9.00 11.00 9.00 13.50 14.50 14.00 Section 4 Page 25 1230 - COUNTY ADMINISTRATION ACTUAL MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $594,630 $433,924 $838,019 $566,752 $148,783 $64,314 $631,066 OVERTIME $11,023 $3,653 $4,000 $4,000 $0 $0 $4,000 PREMIUM PAY $10,005 $3,250 $2,750 $3,500 $0 $0 $3,500 FRINGE $317,471 $192,045 $372,505 $302,359 $65,718 $28,408 $330,767 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $11,381 $607 $1,600 $2,000 ––$2,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$158,635 $53,532 $300,444 $17,470 –– $17,470 OTHER $5,748 $2,991 $6,176 $3,725 ––$3,725 OTHER SUPPLIES $3,516 $1,506 $4,050 $4,000 ––$4,000 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $42 –$0 $0 ––$0 MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $67,962 $529,641 $6,857,263 $104,681 $7,279 $7,279 $111,960 TRAVEL TRAINING $6,273 $4,948 $4,143 $4,700 ––$4,700 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $379,943 $479,376 $185,000 $188,099 –– $188,099 UTILITIES $479 $363 $730 $450 ––$450 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,567,110 $1,705,835 $8,576,680 $1,201,736 $221,780 $100,001 $1,301,737 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $7,500 ––$7,500 STATE AID –– $160,000 –––– FEDERAL AID $66,030 $61,591 $6,702,844 $100,000 –– $100,000 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $66,030 $61,591 $6,862,844 $107,500 –– $107,500 Dept. Net Local $1,501,080 $1,644,244 $1,713,836 $1,094,236 $221,780 $100,001 $1,194,237 1235 - OCCUPATL HEALTH & SAFETY ACTUAL MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $9,606 $44,986 $69,805 $69,805 ––$69,805 PREMIUM PAY – $46 $0 $0 ––$0 FRINGE $4,515 $19,622 $30,833 $30,833 ––$30,833 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $35 $92 $0 –––– ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.––$8,106 $0 ––$0 OTHER – $140 $810 $770 ––$770 OTHER SUPPLIES $109 $279 $1,100 $1,300 ––$1,300 PROGRAM EXPENSE –– – $0 – – $0 TRAVEL TRAINING $498 $398 $2,030 $4,530 ––$4,530 RENT –– $0 – – – – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $2,900 –$3,200 $1,028 ––$1,028 UTILITIES –$9 $588 $100 ––$100 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $17,663 $65,573 $116,472 $108,366 ––$108,366 Total Revenues ––– – – – – – TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL 00 0 0 0 0 0 Dept. Net Local $17,663 $65,573 $116,472 $108,366 $0 $0 $108,366 Section 4 Page 26 1236 - WDIC ACTUAL MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$1,000 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $1,760 –$4,500 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$850 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $2,826 –$9,425 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $4,586 – $15,775 $0 ––$0 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $4,586 $0 $15,775 $0 $0 $0 $0 1237 - COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER ACTUAL MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $81,380 $110,556 $190,280 $0 $169,791 $169,791 $169,791 PREMIUM PAY –– –$0 $0$0 $0 FRINGE $38,249 $48,131 $84,049 $0 $74,997 $74,997 $74,997 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $2,584 $264 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 OTHER SUPPLIES $389 –$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $21,271 – $221,950 $0 $225,600 $225,600 $225,600 TRAVEL TRAINING –– $55,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,548 $37,044 $140,800 $0 $0 $0 $0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $145,421 $195,995 $692,079 $0 $470,388 $470,388 $470,388 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES $64,032 $10,780 $326,040 $0 $235,194 $235,194 $235,194 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $64,032 $10,780 $326,040 $0 $235,194 $235,194 $235,194 Dept. Net Local $81,389 $185,215 $366,039 $0 $235,194 $235,194 $235,194 Section 4 Page 27 1988 PUBLIC INFORMATION ACTUAL MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $129,826 $107,024 $154,636 $92,976 $61,652 $61,652 $154,628 OVERTIME –$47 $0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $52 –$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 FRINGE $61,042 $46,654 $68,303 $41,068 $27,232 $27,232 $68,300 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $12,260 $7,128 $10,000 $5,000 ––$5,000 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$18,460 $1,524 $33,000 $15,000 $25,000 $25,000 $40,000 OTHER –$192 $17,165 $300 ––$300 OTHER SUPPLIES $31 $22 $65 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $19,247 $28,805 $51,983 $5,000 $162,388 $162,388 $167,388 TRAVEL TRAINING $299 –$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $16,965 $1,128 $0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES $52 $41 $500 $60 ––$60 ROLLOVER –– $0– – – – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $258,233 $192,564 $335,652 $159,404 $276,272 $276,272 $435,676 Total Revenues APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $65,397 $25,070 $51,200 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $65,397 $25,070 $51,200 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $192,836 $167,494 $284,452 $159,404 $276,272 $276,272 $435,676 1989 RISK MANAGEMENT ACTUAL MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $628 –$0 $76,815 ––$76,815 OVERTIME ––$0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY ––$0 $500 ––$500 FRINGE $295 –$0 $34,150 ––$34,150 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER ––$55 $430 ––$430 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$0 $100 ––$100 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$0 $1,245 ––$1,245 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES $52 $41 $0 $0 ––$0 ROLLOVER –– $0 – – – – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $974 $41 $55 $113,240 –– $113,240 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES – $15,994 $15,994 $16,314 ––$16,314 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL – $15,994 $15,994 $16,314 ––$16,314 Dept. Net Local $974 -$15,953 -$15,939 $96,926 $0 $0 $96,926 Section 4 Page 28 - Over Target Requests Summary County Administration (not CJC) TARGET REQ TARGET REQ ONETIME REC ONETIME TOTAL REC FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses County Administration $1,739,165 $114,761 $390,510 $376,273 $2,115,438 EXPENSES TOTAL $1,739,165 $114,761 $390,510 $376,273 $2,115,438 Revenues County Administration $123,814 –––$123,814 REVENUES TOTAL $123,814 –––$123,814 Revenues - Expenses $1,615,351 $114,761 $390,510 $376,273 $1,991,624 Department Request 1230 - County Administration - Homeless Outreach Coordinator - OTR 2 Continuation of Previous Years OTR MultiYear County Administrator Recommendation This position will collect data, meet with organizations, and devise and present a strategy and plan to bring forth to both city and county for implementation. It will be housed in County Administration and work directly with nonprofits, city and county departments, and also city/county attorneys to decide the legalities of sheltering. This position will be housed in County government and will be a County Employee. This is a 2 year funded position that could eventually move to target if/when future plans are implemented. Recommend funding this final year of a multiyear initiative. 1230 - County Administration - Homeless Outreach Coordinato Functional Unit Account Code Account Number Description Amount 1230 51000 REGULAR PAY $64,314 1230 58800 REGULAR PAY $28,407 1230 54400 PROGRAM EXPENSE $7,279 $100,000 COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - OTRCOUNTY ADMINISTRATION - OTR 2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs)2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs) Section 4 Page 29 Department Request 1988 - County Administration - Language Access Implementation To Reduce Barriers - OTR Priority 1 Continuation of Previous Years OTR Onetime County Administrator Recommendation Year 3 of a 3 Year OTR - This OTR requests $167,500 to continue efforts to implement the newly edited Language Access Policy and implement translations to reduce Recommend funding the final year of this multiyear over target request. barriers to accessing Tompkins County public information. This OTR includes the costs for software to maintain translation of the County website into several languages. This OTR also includes $100,000 to complete additional human translations of content that is published throughout the year and critical documents on the County website. Human translation jobs will be offered first to Tompkins County residents who have translation skills in the target languages. This OTR includes $15,000 for program expenses which include translating scripts and graphics used on videos explaining the services offered by Tompkins County's departments. Over the past several months, County staff met with community stakeholders, department heads and employees to better understand the need for support. Feedback received includes the need for additional education about the diverse languages spoken and written within the County, translation of written materials, particularly health related materials and expanded access to translated materials. In addition, community feedback included the request for videos of County services, like the COVID videos produced, to increase the feeling of belonging within the community. To align with this request, staff are updating organizational policies, procedures and plan a comprehensive education process for employees and residents to increase engagement with government. This one-time funding request lays the foundation for a more robust and inclusive ongoing program. The proposed funding includes additional professional service contracts for interpreter services with Language Line, Empire Interpreting Services and/or new vendors as the County expands language access to engage more diverse communities, software to translate website content, human translation of content, video production that describes County services in multiple languages, and organizational education to implement new language access initiatives including departmental staff training. Cost estimates for content translation are based upon word count estimates for up to six languages most commonly spoken in Tompkins County. Functional Unit Name Account Code Account Number Description Amount 1988 52230 COMPUTER SOFTWARE $64,810 $64,810 Department Request 1988 - County Administration - Sustainability of Streaming Operations & Media Production Improvements (One-Time)- OTR Priority 1 Continuation of Previous Years OTR Onetime County Administrator Recommendation This is the 3rd year of a 3 year OTR. This OTR asks for $88,884 to continue implementation of a long-term, sustainable solution for streaming County Legislature Recommend target funding for this positions, but due to fiscal constraints, continue to support this multiyear over target request with onetime funding. Section 4 Page 30 and Committee meetings and other media production needs for the County. In 2022, we began transitioning the work from a contract arrangement to being done in-house by a Media Production Assistant, which has proved successful to-date. The multi-year OTR establishes a full-time Media Production Assistant position to manage the production/streaming of all Legislature meetings and committee meetings. With the expanded capacity of a full-time employee, the County has also been able to expand its ability to stream Committee meetings and produce additional media for public information activities and departments. Audio/visual media production requests and projects increased substantially during the COVID19 pandemic, and projects continue to support departments media needs. Capacity has also been increased for supporting departments for virtual programming through Zoom and YouTube. The Media Production Assistant continues to further assess technology needs in the Legislature chambers related to streaming. The Media Production Assistant position reports to the Communications Director. This OTR also includes the ongoing costs of software and technology subscriptions to enable streaming and broadcasting. 1988 - Cnty Admin - Sustainability of Streaming & Media Functional Unit Account Code Account Number Description Amount 1988 51000 REGULAR PAY $61,651 1988 52230 COMPUTER SOFTWARE $878 1988 54425 SERVICE CONTRACTS $25,000 1988 58800 REGULAR PAY $27,231 $114,761 Department Request 1988 - County Administration - Govdelivery Software for Email Newsletter - OTR Priority 2 Continuation of Previous Years OTR Onetime County Administrator Recommendation Year 3 of a 3 year OTR - $20,200 is being requested to continue use of the GovDelivery email newsletter software. This software is being customized to allow all County departments and units to create and deliver email newsletters and develop audiences for each newsletter. Over 20 newsletter topics are currently being planned for implementation in the fall of 2021 and this OTR will continue access to this tool from summer 2023-2024. Recommend funding this request with onetime funding. 1988 - County Administration - Govdelivery Software - OTR Functional Unit Account Code Account Number Description Amount 1988 52230 COMPUTER SOFTWARE $20,200 $20,200 Section 4 Page 31 Department Request 1988 - County Administration - Informational Mailings - OTR Priority 3 Continuation of Previous Years OTR Onetime County Administrator Recommendation Year 2 of a 3-year OTR. Periodically a special program or issue arises needing immediate attention by a wide swath of the Tompkins County public, Recommend funding this request with onetime funding. including those who may not be keyed into digital messaging or the internet. In these cases, Tompkins County has found it advantageous to prepare and send a mass mailing to all households in the County through a local mailing service provider. Mailings for COVID-19 vaccine encouragement and introducing Tompkins County SIREN have been successful over the past few years. The mailing reaches tens of thousands of households within a few weeks of materials being printed. This OTR is to support the cost of one mailing in 2023. 1988 - County Administration - Informational Mailings - OTR Functional Unit Account Code Legacy ERP Account Number Description Amount 1988 54400 PROGRAM EXPENSE $15,000 $15,000 Department Request 1988 - County Administration - New Website Tool and Some Improvements to Existing Content Management Structure - Priority 4 OTR MULTIYEAR County Administrator Recommendation This over target request is to procure a new website tool. Due to fiscal constraints unable to approve new initiatives. Under this request responsibility and oversight of the website will move under County Administration who will procure a new cloud-based website and content management system vendor. The vendor in coordination with the Communications Director would oversee the website transition. The Communications Director would provide oversight of public information on the County’s website in coordination with all departments. Departments would maintain their own pages and be responsible for keeping content up to date and accessible. The current website tool and content management system is outdated technology and is not meeting the needs of departments looking to use digital tools to promote services and communicate with clientele and the public. Tompkins County would seek out website vendors who operate in New York State and can provide a solution that will meet the goals as outlined by the 2023 internal website working group, including: · Mobile Phone Friendly · Easier Navigation to County Services Across All Departments, Wayfinding to Resources · Ability to Limit Access Permissions and Centralize Content Management · Meet and Exceed Accessibility Standards · Customer Service Section 4 Page 32 · More Up-To-Date User Experience and Navigation Layouts COMPUTER SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION (One-Time) $ 30,000 COMPUTER SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION $ 10,000 ADDITIONAL WEB PAGE MIGRATIONS (One-Time) $ 15,000 SITEIMPROVE SOFTWARE $ 6,500 Subscription Year 2 - $10,700 Subscription Year 3 - $11,449 1988 - County Administration - New Website - OTR MULTIYEAR Functional Unit Account Code Account Number Description Amount 1988 54400 PROGRAM EXPENSE $15,000 1988 52230 COMPUTER SOFTWARE $10,000 1988 52230 COMPUTER SOFTWARE $6,500 1988 52230 COMPUTER SOFTWARE $30,000 $61,500 Section 4 Page 33 Over Target Requests Summary County Administration CJC Only TARGET REQ TARGET REQ ONETIME REC ONETIME TOTAL REC FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses County Administration $0 –$470,387 –$470,388 EXPENSES TOTAL $0 –$470,387 –$470,388 Revenues County Administration $0 –$235,194 –$235,194 REVENUES TOTAL $0 –$235,194 –$235,194 Revenues - Expenses $0 $0 $235,193 $0 $235,194 Department Request 1237 - County Admin - Community Healing Plan1237 - County Admin - Community Healing Plan to Address Trauma in Relationship Betweento Address Trauma in Relationship Between Residents and Law Enforcement *RPS - OTRResidents and Law Enforcement *RPS - OTR Priority 1 New Initiative OnetimePriority 1 New Initiative Onetime County Administrator Recommendation Approve ongoing support for the Community Justice Center This over target request is for the third year of the Community Healing Plan. The programming builds on the train-the-trainer work completed in 2023, facilitators will hold several sessions for community members and law enforcement to continue the community reconciliation and healing process. The facilitators will also participate in other panels or activities continuing to build on the work healing the relationship between law enforcement and the community. In addition to the community healing sessions open to the wider community, the CJC will support additional efforts to connect law enforcement and community members by holding sessions that includes community members who have lived experience in the criminal justice system and law enforcement officers. Contracted facilitators will hold these conversations in conjunction with community partners and the CJC. Building on the work of the 2023 mosaic project, the CJC and its trained facilitators will hold youth engagement workshops that include screenings of relevant local media (i.e. community healing and mosaic project documentaries) as well as facilitated conversations on trauma, healing, and building positive relationships with law enforcement. Key Performance Indicators will include: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION - OTRCOUNTY ADMINISTRATION - OTRRAROOOOUUOODDMMNNNNNNAAAARRRRYCOUNTY ADMINISTRATION - OTR 2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs)2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs) Section 4 Page 34 COUNTY ADMINISTRATION -OTR 1237 -County Admin -Community Healing Plan to Address Trauma in Relationship Between Residents and Law Enforcement *RPS -OTR Priority 1 New Initiative Onetime · Trusting relationships between members of law enforcement and community members of color, measured by the number of participants in healing activities and pre-and-post activity surveys for participants, analyzed by the CJC · Compare trust ratings in pre-and-post activity surveys (I.e. “Do you feel trusted by LE/Community members”) · 80% of law enforcement staff participate in at least one activity, 100% of new recruits · In 2023 64 individuals participated in a community healing session and 20 young people participated in community healing work through the mosaic project. Across community sessions the CJC will engage at least 150 community members in healing work, and will work with 100 or more young people through additional engagement activities. 1237 - County Admin - Community Healing - OTR Functional Unit Account Code Account Number Description Amount 1237 42797 OTHER LOCAL GOVT CONTRIBU $5,100 1237 54400 PROGRAM EXPENSE $10,200 Department Request 1237 - County Administration - Community1237 - County Administration - Community Justice Center Staffing and Program Funding -Justice Center Staffing and Program Funding - OTROTR Priority 1 Continuation of Previous YearsPriority 1 Continuation of Previous Years OTR MultiYearOTR MultiYear County Administrator Recommendation Approve ongoing support for the Community Justice Center This OTR requests year two of two years of one-time funding for the staffing of a Community Justice Center as a jointly funded City/County collaborative department to implement the Reimagining Public Safety plans. Community Justice Center staffing includes a Project Director and Data Analyst to convene and facilitate interorganizational and interdepartmental collaboration, data collection and analysis for implementing the 14 joint recommendations of the Reimagining Public Safety plans. In addition to staff, operating funds for technology, supplies, printing, and community engagement are requested. As mutually agreed upon with the City of Ithaca, the expenses for the Community Justice Center will be shared evenly, unless specified in writing. 1237 - County Admin - CJC Staïng and Program - OTR Functional Unit Account Code Account Number Description Amount 1237 42797 OTHER LOCAL GOVT CONTRIBU $124,894 1237 51000 REGULAR PAY $169,790 1237 58800 REGULAR PAY $74,996 1237 54400 PROGRAM EXPENSE $5,000 Section 4 Page 35 ---------------< 1237 -County Administration -Community Justice Center Staffing and Program Funding - OTR Priority 1 Continuation of Previous Years OTR MultiYear --:---------------< Department Request 1237 - County Admin - Implement an1237 - County Admin - Implement an alternative to law enforcement responsealternative to law enforcement response system for crisis intervention and wraparoundsystem for crisis intervention and wraparound health and human services delivery *RPS - OTRhealth and human services delivery *RPS - OTR Priority 2 New Initiative OnetimePriority 2 New Initiative Onetime County Administrator Recommendation Approve ongoing support for the Community Justice Center This would be year two of Whole Health and the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office’s intent to offer a co-response model between mental health and law enforcement. The budget includes two licensed mental health professionals and one Sheriff’s deputy. The CJC will continue efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of the co-response model and how well it meets objectives related to Reimagining Public Safety. Budgeting for this program occurs through Whole Health and TCSO. This over target request also includes the continuance of the ‘community resource hubs’ pilot program for the second year. Community resource hubs provide marginalized communities with more direct access to information and resources already offered by the County and partner organizations. The hubs are located in already-existing community centers and include physical materials on local resources and space for other practitioners like social workers to be present in the space. CJC staff would be present in the space to hold “office hours” and engage the community to help make people aware of the resources available there. Relationships built in rural communities will help inform more engagement with law enforcement which will also take place in the hub. Additional services offered could include social supports, housing resources, food (SNAP, WIC) and mental health services, telehealth appointment access, as well as the use of telephone services for scheduling follow up calls and printers for individuals to print materials, applications, appointment follow ups, etc. The budget would include funding to support technology (computers, printer, tele-appointment technology, telephone, etc.), supplies and physical materials, and advertising of the hubs and other related costs. The second year of this program includes an increase from two hubs to three.bbb There are several ongoing initiatives involving or adjacent to alternative-to-law-enforcement responses to calls for service. The CJC plans to develop a training plan, contract with trainers to deliver content, and host trainings for responders and outreach workers on culturally responsive practices, de-escalation, and mental health first aid. Trainings will also be offered on how to effectively deliver wraparound social support services to individuals in need during and after a response activity. Trainings will be interdisciplinary, including emergency medical services providers, dispatchers and rapid-response team members, outreach workers, and law enforcement officers. The trainings will also be a way for individuals from different disciplines to network with one another. Outcomes of trainings will be evaluated by pre-training surveys and by using the Training Effectiveness Predictors model recommended by the CDC (incl. post course evaluation guide), evaluations will help assess whether the training was effective by looking at a delayed evaluation, i.e., how well learners are applying their skills in the field. The CJC will consider developing a guide and training for effective delivery of wraparound services that can be used by the City and County and distributed to community partner organizations.bb Key Performance Indicators will include:b · # of calls responded to by C.A.R.E. team and ability to deliver wraparound services, etc. · # of attendees using resource hubs and resources rendered at the hubs · Training Effectiveness Predictors evaluation *Reimagining Public Safety* 1237 - County Admin - Implement *RPS - OTR Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 1237 42797 One-Time OTHER LOCAL GOVT CONTRIBU $15,000 1237 54400 One-Time PROGRAM EXPENSE $30,000 Section 4 Page 36 1237 -County Admin -Implement an alternative to law enforcement response system for crisis intervention and wraparound health and human services delivery *RPS -OTR Priority 2 New Initiative Onetime Department Request 1237 - County Admin - County-Wide Program to Promote and Support Holistic Officer WellnessPromote and Support Holistic Officer Wellness *RPS - OTR Priority 3 New Initiative*RPS - OTR Priority 3 New Initiative OnetimeOnetime County Administrator Recommendation Approve ongoing support for the Community Justice Center In 2023, the Community Justice Center led time-intensive efforts to assess and analyze concepts under “Officer Wellness.” Officers at IPD and TCSO, as well as dispatchers at DoER, were surveyed on their current levels of wellness and what contributes to that either positively/negatively. Following analysis of those survey results by an interdisciplinary working group including law enforcement leadership from both agencies, the working group drafted a set of wellness ideas to address gaps found in the survey. Those ideas were then posed back to staff to garner feedback and identify the top-rated options – those top-rated options were then considered by the working group through a rubric including feasibility and adherence to pre-determined Reimagining Public Safety goals. The actions and initiatives listed below are budget items arrived at following that intensive and data-driven process, among other budget-neutral actions on physical fitness and debriefing policies, the CJC is recommending:bb The CJC will support the recruitment and retention of a contracted on-call counselor for law enforcement. This would be an enhancement to existing Employee Assistance Program efforts. A vendor would be sought who has specific expertise working with law enforcement. This effort would be paired with a campaign to destigmatize seeking help related to the stressors of working in law enforcement.bbData analyzed by the CJC found that between 10-30% of officers and dispatchers may use this service in its first year. Key Performance Indicators will include:b · Find benchmarks from other programs with on-call counselors, work toward meeting that benchmark (% of people in a group participating). · Continued yearly surveying to benchmark and improve officer wellness, analyze trends over time. X% increase in perceived/experience mental and emotional wellness The CJC will support contracting with a nutritionist or dietician to provide appointments to law enforcement personnel. The CJC will also contribute to the marketing of the program to personnel, so they know how to access the information and what the benefits are.bb Key Performance Indicators will include:b · Number of participants who seek the services · Satisfaction surveys and / or checkpoints on healthy living/eating The CJC will Support the implementation of a peer support model/Critical Incident Stress Management team. The Team will help to ensure a safe, confidential environment for First Responders to discuss within 72 hours a critical event that occurred. The CISM team would also assist our First Responders in mitigating and responding to the normal emotional and psychological effects experienced following stressful responses and critical incidents. This will be accomplished through education and training in advance of events and in individual and group discussions following critical incidents. This team would be assembled by the end of 2023.b Section 4 Page 37 1237 -County Admin -County-Wide Program to Promote and Support Holistic Officer Wellness *RPS -OTR Priority 3 New Initiative Onetime Key Performance Indicators will include:b · Team members will be available to go to First Responder organizations to present and discuss CISM and the benefits of participating in a debriefing when needed. · Utilization of CISM Team by First Responders *Reimagining Public Safety* 1237 - County Admin - County-Wide Oïcer Wellness Program Functional Unit Account Code Account Number Description Amount 1237 42797 OTHER LOCAL GOVT CONTRIBU $20,200 1237 54400 PROGRAM EXPENSE $40,400 Department Request 1237 - County Admin - Implement1237 - County Admin - Implement Comprehensive, Innovative, and InclusiveComprehensive, Innovative, and Inclusive Recruitment and Retention Strategy *RPS - OTRRecruitment and Retention Strategy *RPS - OTR Priority 4 New Initiative OnetimePriority 4 New Initiative Onetime County Administrator Recommendation Approve ongoing support for the Community Justice Center In 2023 the Community Justice Center, in conjunction with a working group including community members, IPD, and TCSO, plan to retain a consultant to develop a new law enforcement officer recruitment and retention strategy. Key elements of the recruiting strategy may include:b · Strategy 1, Applicant Tracking Systems · Strategy 2, Marketing Strategy and Advertising Deployment · Strategy 3, Travel and Network-based recruiting ·Strategy 4, other Key Performance Indicators will include:b · Number of applicants for positions compared to previous cycles · Diversity of applicant pool and new employees The CJC intends to collaborate with partner agencies including the Tompkins County Workforce Development department to institute a professional development initiative aimed at retaining high-performing staff members at IPD and TCSO. Program will include skills development and job satisfaction training for high performers and those who self-identify as being interested. Funds are available for credentials, courses, certificates, and activities in the areas of professional development, conflict resolution, diversity equity and inclusion, leadership, technology, etc.bb Key Performance Indicators will include:b · Longevity of employees · Survey instrument that asks about intention to stay or leave, and then track those numbers over time, compare against group involved in the *Reimagining Public Safety* 1237 - Cty Adm - Implement Compr, Innov. Inclusive Recruit Functional Unit Account Code Account Number Description Amount 1237 42797 OTHER LOCAL GOVT CONTRIBU $50,000 1237 54400 PROGRAM EXPENSE $100,000 Section 4 Page 38 ---------------< 1237 -County Admin -Implement Comprehensive, Innovative, and Inclusive Recruitment and Retention Strategy *RPS -OTR Priority 4 New Initiative Onetime ----------------< Department Request 1237 - County Admin - Implement Culturally1237 - County Admin - Implement Culturally Responsive Training Program for LawResponsive Training Program for Law Enforcement *RPS - OTR Priority 5Enforcement *RPS - OTR Priority 5 Continuation of Previous Years OTR OnetimeContinuation of Previous Years OTR Onetime County Administrator Recommendation Approve ongoing support for the Community Justice Center In 2023 the CJC will receive or develop a culturally responsive training curriculum for the IPD and TCSO. Funds are being budgeted so that in 2024 the CJC can help to facilitate the hiring of trainers, delivery of that training, and analysis regarding training effectiveness.bb Key Performance Indicators will include:b ·bbbbbbbbAt least 6 inter-agency trainings will be held in 2024b ·bbbbbbbbGoal for % of officers/staff involved in each training will be based on the content (i.e. 100% for de-escalation training, lower percentage for specialized unit-based training)b *Reimagining Public Safety* In 2023 the CJC will receive or develop a culturally responsive training curriculum for the IPD and TCSO. Funds are being budgeted so that in 2024 the CJC can help to facilitate the hiring of trainers, delivery of that training, and analysis regarding training effectiveness.bb Key Performance Indicators will include:b ·bbbbbbbbAt least 6 inter-agency trainings will be held in 2024b ·bbbbbbbbGoal for % of officers/staff involved in each training will be based on the content (i.e. 100% for de-escalation training, lower percentage for specialized unit-based training)b *Reimagining Public Safety* 1237 - Cty Ad - Implement Cult Resp Trng Program Law Enforce Functional Unit Account Code Account Number Description Amount 1237 42797 OTHER LOCAL GOVT CONTRIBU $20,000 1237 54400 PROGRAM EXPENSE $40,000 $60,000 Section 4 Page 39 1237 -County Admin -Implement Culturally Responsive Training Program for Law Enforcement *RPS -OTR Priority 5 Continuation of Previous Years OTR Onetime Department Overview The County Attorney's Office is the sole legal advisor for Tompkins County and provides legal opinions and guidance to the County Legislature, County departments and staff. It represents the County as a government entity in civil litigation, bankruptcy, foreclosure, solid waste and health department matters, mental health cases, election matters, capital projects and County property transactions, and acts as Presentment Agency in juvenile cases in Family Court. Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $377,772 $246,068 $377,898 – – $377,899 OVERTIME $0 – $0 – – $0 PREMIUM PAY $3,125 $1,375 $2,250 – – $2,250 FRINGE $168,242 $107,836 $167,706 – – $167,707 OTHER FINANCE $0 – $0 – – $0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $0 – $1,200 – – $1,200 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$1,100 $632 $1,100 – – $1,100 OTHER $750 $641 $850 – – $850 OTHER SUPPLIES $16,662 $14,887 $15,772 – – $15,770 MAINTENANCE $0 – $0 – – $0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $1,260 $30 $1,260 – – $1,260 TRAVEL TRAINING $1,000 $570 $1,000 – – $1,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $10,000 $2,933 $10,000 – – $10,000 UTILITIES $600 $147 $600 – – $600 ROLLOVER $0 – – – – – EXPENSES TOTAL $580,511 $375,120 $579,636 – – $579,636 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $16,200 $3,200 $16,200 – – $16,200 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0 – $0 – – $0 OTHER REVENUES $0 – $0 – – $0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $0 – $0 – – $0 REVENUES TOTAL $16,200 $3,200 $16,200 – – $16,200 Dept. Net Local $564,311 $371,920 $563,436 $0 $0 $563,436 COUNTY ATTORNEYCOUNTY ATTORNEYOOUUOONNNNAARRYYCOUNTY ATTORNEY 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 40 COUNTY ATTORNEY - - Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE County Attorney 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Deputy County Attorney 0.50 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 Paralegal Aide Assistant 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Paralegal To County Attorney 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.00 Secretary/Para Legal Aide 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 FTE 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.50 3.50 4.00 1420 - COUNTY ATTORNEY ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $376,854 $246,068 $377,772 $377,899 – – $377,899 OVERTIME $54 – $0 $0 – – $0 PREMIUM PAY $3,125 $1,375 $3,125 $2,250 – – $2,250 FRINGE $179,830 $107,836 $168,242 $167,707 – – $167,707 OTHER FINANCE – – $0 $0 – – $0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $4,916 – $0 $1,200 – – $1,200 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$891 $632 $1,100 $1,100 – – $1,100 OTHER $593 $641 $750 $850 – – $850 OTHER SUPPLIES $21,053 $14,887 $16,662 $15,770 – – $15,770 MAINTENANCE – – $0 $0 – – $0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $490 $30 $1,260 $1,260 – – $1,260 TRAVEL TRAINING $756 $570 $1,000 $1,000 – – $1,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $3,191 $2,933 $10,000 $10,000 – – $10,000 UTILITIES $226 $147 $600 $600 – – $600 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $591,981 $375,120 $580,511 $579,636 – – $579,636 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $3,137 $3,200 $16,200 $16,200 – – $16,200 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)– – $0 $0 – – $0 OTHER REVENUES – – $0 $0 – – $0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE – – $0 $0 – – $0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $3,137 $3,200 $16,200 $16,200 – – $16,200 Dept. Net Local $588,844 $371,920 $564,311 $563,436 $0 $0 $563,436 Section 4 Page 41 Department Overview The Tompkins County Clerk’s Office is located in the Tompkins County Courthouse at 320 N. Tioga St. and the Department of Motor Vehicles is conveniently located at 301 Third Street in the Hancock Plaza. Both offices are known for our fast-moving lines, quick turnaround of documents, friendly and helpful staff, and ease of access – either in person or online. The County Clerk's Office serves as the repository for all land records (deeds, mortgages, etc.). The County Clerk is the Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts and is responsible for all civil and criminal filings. Other functions that are provided include: notary public, corporate filings, passports, naturalization ceremonies, collector of mortgage and transfer taxes, federal and state tax filings. COUNTY CLERKCOUNTY CLERKKUUOONNRRYKCOUNTY CLERK 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 42 COUNTY CLERK 0 l J I S JOUI ) J Cl , Rccor<lmg Cui<lc D«ds-1'\lorlgages- Satisfactions Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $1,046,241 $667,355 $1,040,154 –– $1,040,153 OVERTIME $0 $782 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $10,800 $10,374 $9,000 ––$9,000 FRINGE $466,894 $293,985 $463,411 –– $463,412 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $13,000 $5,089 $6,000 ––$6,000 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$157,400 $93,469 $157,400 –– $157,400 OTHER $20,600 $12,757 $20,745 ––$20,745 OTHER SUPPLIES $9,625 $5,767 $11,625 ––$11,625 MAINTENANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $20,087 –$0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING $6,000 $1,486 $6,000 ––$6,000 RENT $9,000 $9,440 $9,600 ––$9,600 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $100,341 $34,443 $8,075 ––$8,075 UTILITIES $7,720 $3,252 $7,720 ––$7,720 ROLLOVER $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $1,867,708 $1,138,200 $1,739,730 –– $1,739,730 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $1,112,485 $723,261 $1,103,209 –– $1,103,209 OTHER REVENUES $88,501 $52,078 $87,101 ––$87,101 STATE AID $46,002 –$0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $1,246,988 $775,339 $1,190,310 –– $1,190,310 Dept. Net Local $620,720 $362,861 $549,420 $0 $0 $549,420 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Administrative Assistant - Level 1 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Administrative Recording Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 County Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Deputy County Clerk 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 DMV Supervisor 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Executive Deputy County Clerk 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Head Motor Vehicle Examiner 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Information Aide 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Mail & Records Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Motor Vehicle Examiner 6.00 5.00 5.50 5.50 5.75 7.00 Principal Motor Vehicle Examiner 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Principal Recording Clerk 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Project Assistant 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 Recording Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 Senior Motor Vehicle Examiner 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.00 1.00 1.00 Senior Recording Clerk 2.00 3.00 3.00 2.75 2.75 2.75 FTE 20.75 21.75 20.25 20.75 20.00 19.25 Section 4 Page 43 1410 - COUNTY CLERK ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $535,412 $320,905 $544,584 $518,675 ––$518,675 OVERTIME $1,664 $52 $0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $7,425 $3,250 $7,050 $6,250 ––$6,250 FRINGE $252,874 $139,921 $243,656 $231,860 ––$231,860 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $14,954 $4,098 $12,000 $5,000 ––$5,000 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$89,643 $93,259 $157,000 $157,000 ––$157,000 OTHER $13,284 $10,703 $13,100 $13,245 ––$13,245 OTHER SUPPLIES $5,871 $4,362 $6,750 $8,750 ––$8,750 MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $1,386 – $20,087 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING $676 $1,486 $6,000 $6,000 ––$6,000 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $6,974 $33,018 $100,266 $8,000 ––$8,000 UTILITIES $566 $367 $720 $720 ––$720 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $930,729 $611,421 $1,111,213 $955,500 ––$955,500 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $393,844 $163,491 $347,633 $345,187 ––$345,187 OTHER REVENUES $55,310 $46,355 $77,501 $77,501 ––$77,501 STATE AID –– $46,002 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $449,154 $209,846 $471,136 $422,688 ––$422,688 Dept. Net Local $481,575 $401,575 $640,077 $532,812 $0 $0 $532,812 1411 - MOTOR VEHICLES ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $455,361 $308,461 $501,657 $521,480 ––$521,480 OVERTIME $1,145 $731 $0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $16,487 $5,074 $3,750 $2,750 ––$2,750 FRINGE $223,224 $136,945 $223,238 $231,553 ––$231,553 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $1,815 $991 $1,000 $1,000 ––$1,000 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$70 $72 $400 $400 ––$400 OTHER $2,912 $1,667 $7,500 $7,500 ––$7,500 OTHER SUPPLIES $2,093 $1,343 $2,875 $2,875 ––$2,875 MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$0 $0 ––$0 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $70 –$75 $75 ––$75 UTILITIES $7,346 $2,794 $7,000 $7,000 ––$7,000 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $710,524 $458,076 $747,495 $774,633 ––$774,633 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $656,874 $559,159 $764,852 $758,022 ––$758,022 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $656,874 $559,159 $764,852 $758,022 ––$758,022 Dept. Net Local $53,649 -$101,082 -$17,357 $16,611 $0 $0 $16,611 Section 4 Page 44 1460 - RECORDS MANAGEMENT ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES ––$0 $0 ––$0 OVERTIME ––$0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY ––$0––– – FRINGE ––$0––– – OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$0 $0 ––$0 RENT $8,440 $9,440 $9,000 $9,600 ––$9,600 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $8,440 $9,440 $9,000 $9,600 ––$9,600 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES $9,381 $5,723 $11,000 $9,600 ––$9,600 STATE AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $9,381 $5,723 $11,000 $9,600 ––$9,600 Dept. Net Local -$941 $3,717 -$2,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 4 Page 45 Department Overview The county historian is an appointed officer of the County charged with the collection, preservation, and use of county records, and with education and promotion of county history. The historian also coordinates the activities and lends aid to the appointed municipal historians in the county and currently serves on the State Commissioner of Education's Local History Advisory Council. Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $0 $4,167 –––– FRINGE $0 $1,812 –––– OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES $0 –$0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $18,564 $2,907 $15,300 $3,500 – $15,300 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 –$0 ––$0 EXPENSES TOTAL $18,564 $8,885 $15,300 $3,500 – $15,300 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $0 –$0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $0 –$0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $0 –$0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $0 –$0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $18,564 $8,885 $15,300 $3,500 $0 $15,300 COUNTY HISTORIANCOUNTY HISTORIANOOUUOONNNNAARRYHHCOUNTY HISTORIAN 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 46 COUNTY HISTORIAN - 7520 - COUNTY HISTORIAN ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES – $3,750 $0 –––– FRINGE – $1,631 $0 –––– OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $10,000 – $10,000 $10,300 ––$10,300 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $10,000 $5,381 $10,000 $10,300 ––$10,300 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $10,000 $5,381 $10,000 $10,300 $0 $0 $10,300 7521 - HISTORICAL COMMISSION ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $4,706 $2,907 $8,564 $5,000 $3,500 –$5,000 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $4,706 $2,907 $8,564 $5,000 $3,500 –$5,000 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES –––$0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0––– – TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $4,706 $2,907 $8,564 $5,000 $3,500 $0 $5,000 Section 4 Page 47 - Over Target Requests Summary TARGET REQ TARGET REQ ONETIME REC ONETIME TOTAL REC FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses County Historian $15,300 $3,500 ––$15,300 EXPENSES TOTAL $15,300 $3,500 ––$15,300 Revenues County Historian $0 –––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $0 –––$0 Revenues - Expenses $15,300 $3,500 $0 $0 $15,300 Department Request 7521 - County Historian - Request for7521 - County Historian - Request for Publications - OTRPublications - OTR Priority 1 New Initiative TargetPriority 1 New Initiative Target County Administrator Recommendation Unable to support due to fiscal constraints I'm requesting that an additional $3500 be added to the Historical Commission publication budget (for a total of $8500), to fund two publications per year at a predicted cost ofb$4250 each.bThe old budget of $5,000bis sufficient to fund a single publication, with a modest additional amount to cover other outlays. Forthcoming publications include a book on architect William Henry Miller by Mary Tomlan, former Historian for the City of Ithaca.bFuture projects include podcasts and a publication on the history of trash disposal by Joe Mareane, a book on the barns of Tompkins County by the Municipal Historians of Tompkins County, illustrated by Mary Ann Barr, Historian for the Town of Danby, and a publication about the 1918 flu pandemic by the Municipal Historians of Tompkins County.bI'm also requesting a modest $200 budget for office supplies to outfit the County Historian's office. Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Legacy ERP Account Number Description Amount 7521 54400 Target PROGRAM EXPENSE $3,500 $3,500 COUNTY HISTORIAN - OTRCOUNTY HISTORIAN - OTRROOOOUUOONNNNAARRRRYHHCOUNTY HISTORIAN - OTR 2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs)2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs) Section 4 Page 48 COUNTY HISTORIAN -OTR 7521 -County Historian -Request for Publications -OTR Priority 1 New Initiative Target Department Overview Tompkins County Office for the Aging, is the point of entry into aging services in Tompkins County. We provide objective and unbiased information regarding the array of services available for older adults and their caregivers. Established in 1975, our mission is to assist older adults and persons with long term care needs to live independently in their homes and communities with quality of life and dignity. We provide people information, assistance and referrals as well as vast array of services, resources and supports for older adults and their caregivers. COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGINGCOUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGINGGGOOOOUUOONNNNAARRYHHCOUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 49 COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING TOMPKINS COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING Aging Better. Together Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $796,226 $510,363 $848,920 –– $848,922 OVERTIME $0 $6 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $9,175 $8,575 $9,550 ––$9,550 FRINGE $348,014 $222,203 $364,147 –– $364,146 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $1,487 $2,398 $0 ––$0 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $0 –$0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$1,726,624 $1,272,417 $1,372,973 –– $1,372,973 OTHER $7,945 $5,306 $203,930 –– $203,930 OTHER SUPPLIES $13,107 $8,163 $9,718 ––$9,718 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $1,300 $423 $1,300 ––$1,300 MAINTENANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $73,064 $59,137 $43,146 –– $43,146 TRAVEL TRAINING $2,550 $1,475 $2,300 ––$2,300 RENT $0––––– PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 –$0 ––$0 UTILITIES $3,300 $1,036 $2,310 ––$2,310 ROLLOVER $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $2,982,793 $2,091,501 $2,858,294 –– $2,858,295 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $38,150 $24,144 $36,500 –– $36,500 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $73,102 $38,517 $53,744 –– $53,744 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $0 –$0 ––$0 STATE AID $1,154,353 $750,978 $1,132,806 –– $1,132,806 FEDERAL AID $593,764 $214,369 $629,254 –– $629,254 REVENUES TOTAL $1,859,369 $1,028,007 $1,852,304 –– $1,852,304 Dept. Net Local $1,123,423 $1,063,494 $1,005,990 $0 $0 $1,005,991 Section 4 Page 50 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Account Clerk/Typist 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 Administrative Assistant 4 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.10 Aging Services Specialist 4.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Deputy Director, Office for the Aging 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Dietitian 0.23 0.23 0.23 0.20 0.20 0.20 Director, Office For The Aging 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Fiscal Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Fiscal Coordinator II 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Home Health – Personal Care Aide 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.50 1.00 Information Aide 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 0.00 Long Term Care Specialist 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 N Y Connects Coordinator 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Ombudsman Prgm and Outreach Coord 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Outreach Worker 2.99 2.99 1.49 1.50 1.50 1.50 Principal Account Clerk/Typist 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Project Assistant 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.50 Senior Account Clerk Typist 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Senior Account Clerk/Typist 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 FTE 12.82 12.82 11.32 12.30 12.80 14.90 6769 - FAMILIES FIRST/CARES ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES –$2,439 $4,277 –––– PREMIUM PAY –$50 $0 –––– FRINGE –$1,082 $1,889 –––– OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $18,254 –$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$22,206 $35,728 $50,510 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES $223 –$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $3,566 $3,146 $3,006 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $5,900 –$0 –––– TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $50,149 $42,445 $59,682 $0 ––$0 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $85,174 $39,234 $59,682 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $85,174 $39,234 $59,682 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local -$35,025 $3,211 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 4 Page 51 6771 - LTC OMBUDSMAN ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $122,154 $81,271 $136,836 $156,446 –– $156,446 OVERTIME $6 –$0 –––– PREMIUM PAY $1,000 – $1,000 $1,500 ––$1,500 FRINGE $57,798 $32,464 $53,150 $54,724 ––$54,724 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $194 $1,150 $1,487 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER $15,527 $352 $1,300 $800 ––$800 OTHER SUPPLIES $879 $523 $1,200 $500 ––$500 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $413 $165 $450 $450 ––$450 PROGRAM EXPENSE $7,741 $8,138 $11,775 $2,000 ––$2,000 TRAVEL TRAINING $3,974 –$400 $400 ––$400 UTILITIES $930 $240 $1,290 $360 ––$360 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $210,615 $124,303 $208,888 $217,180 –– $217,180 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID – $8,206 $43,973 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $149,490 $15,654 $124,879 $176,771 –– $176,771 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $149,490 $23,860 $168,852 $176,771 –– $176,771 Dept. Net Local $61,125 $100,443 $40,036 $40,409 $0 $0 $40,409 6772 - TITLE III-B ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $234,573 $148,570 $240,750 $287,646 –– $287,646 OVERTIME $146 $0 $0 –––– PREMIUM PAY $5,066 $2,450 $2,750 $2,000 ––$2,000 FRINGE $116,340 $65,808 $107,554 $127,938 –– $127,938 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$26,876 $21,831 $22,386 $22,579 ––$22,579 OTHER $5,001 $4,067 $5,758 $5,613 ––$5,613 OTHER SUPPLIES $9,313 $5,356 $8,957 $7,983 ––$7,983 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $253 $67 $500 $500 ––$500 PROGRAM EXPENSE $7,797 $5,015 $5,891 $6,314 ––$6,314 TRAVEL TRAINING $1,692 $1,380 $1,900 $1,900 ––$1,900 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES -$148 $351 $1,260 $1,950 ––$1,950 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $406,909 $254,895 $397,706 $464,423 –– $464,423 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $102 $215 $300 $300 ––$300 OTHER REVENUES $2,000 –$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $79,385 $72,911 $70,698 $107,953 –– $107,953 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $81,487 $73,126 $70,998 $108,253 –– $108,253 Dept. Net Local $325,422 $181,769 $326,708 $356,170 $0 $0 $356,170 Section 4 Page 52 - 6774 SNAP ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $11,921 $7,397 $12,177 $12,211 ––$12,211 PREMIUM PAY $600 $300 $300 $300 ––$300 FRINGE $5,897 $3,354 $5,511 $5,526 ––$5,526 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$245,597 $249,131 $255,605 $276,084 ––$276,084 OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $264,015 $260,182 $273,593 $294,121 ––$294,121 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $360,708 -$9,291 $229,464 $249,943 ––$249,943 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $360,708 -$9,291 $229,464 $249,943 ––$249,943 Dept. Net Local -$96,694 $269,473 $44,129 $44,178 $0 $0 $44,178 6776 NUTRITIAN FOR THE ELDERLY ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES ––$0––– – PREMIUM PAY ––$0––– – FRINGE ––$0––– – OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$444,891 $369,887 $456,085 $458,539 ––$458,539 OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $444,891 $369,887 $456,085 $458,539 ––$458,539 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $187,735 $40,590 $149,217 $151,671 ––$151,671 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $187,735 $40,590 $149,217 $151,671 ––$151,671 Dept. Net Local $257,157 $329,297 $306,868 $306,868 $0 $0 $306,868 Section 4 Page 53 6777 CSEP ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $56,003 $37,918 $59,022 $68,391 ––$68,391 OVERTIME ––$0––– – PREMIUM PAY $3,625 $2,249 $3,625 $2,625 ––$2,625 FRINGE $26,363 $17,500 $27,671 $31,369 ––$31,369 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$123,098 $104,602 $116,561 $110,177 ––$110,177 OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES –$264 $264 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $5,638 $5,600 $5,600 $5,600 ––$5,600 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $214,727 $168,132 $212,743 $218,162 ––$218,162 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $38 –$50 $50 ––$50 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $156,239 $172,727 $156,684 $172,724 ––$172,724 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $156,277 $172,727 $156,734 $172,774 ––$172,774 Dept. Net Local $58,450 -$4,595 $56,009 $45,388 $0 $0 $45,388 6778 HEAP ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $25,549 $30,272 $23,183 $23,169 ––$23,169 PREMIUM PAY $500 $500 $500 $500 ––$500 FRINGE $10,513 $13,410 $10,461 $10,455 ––$10,455 OTHER $0 –$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $36,563 $44,181 $34,144 $34,124 ––$34,124 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $44,925 $22,363 $33,644 $33,644 ––$33,644 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $44,925 $22,363 $33,644 $33,644 ––$33,644 Dept. Net Local -$8,362 $21,818 $500 $480 $0 $0 $480 Section 4 Page 54 - 6780 EISEP 6780 - EISEP ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $13,733 $7,139 $14,997 $13,898 ––$13,898 PREMIUM PAY $1,866 $25 $0 $0 ––$0 FRINGE $7,349 $3,116 $6,624 $6,139 ––$6,139 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$312,636 $232,405 $452,821 $259,550 ––$259,550 OTHER ––$0 $95,863 ––$95,863 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $5,160 $4,465 $12,000 $14,191 ––$14,191 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $340,745 $247,151 $486,442 $389,641 ––$389,641 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $2,169 $1,312 $3,400 $2,650 ––$2,650 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $214,399 $109,400 $223,732 $225,339 ––$225,339 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $216,569 $110,712 $227,132 $227,989 ––$227,989 Dept. Net Local $124,176 $136,439 $259,310 $161,652 $0 $0 $161,652 6781 TITLE III E ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $24,926 $16,007 $26,194 $25,744 ––$25,744 OVERTIME –$2$0– –– – PREMIUM PAY $807 –$0 $0 ––$0 FRINGE $12,121 $6,977 $11,570 $11,371 ––$11,371 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$38,157 $9,958 $35,361 $35,361 ––$35,361 OTHER $103 $55 $100 $100 ––$100 OTHER SUPPLIES $267 $179 $285 $285 ––$285 PROGRAM EXPENSE $684 $687 $3,100 $500 ––$500 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $77,065 $33,864 $76,610 $73,361 ––$73,361 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $455 $126 $1,300 $400 ––$400 OTHER REVENUES $22,387 $5,508 $22,300 $19,800 ––$19,800 STATE AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $39,693 $6,587 $39,141 $39,887 ––$39,887 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $62,534 $12,222 $62,741 $60,087 ––$60,087 Dept. Net Local $14,530 $21,642 $13,869 $13,274 $0 $0 $13,274 Section 4 Page 55 - 6782 CARE GIVERS TRAINING ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $16,323 $8,556 $13,603 $13,535 ––$13,535 OVERTIME –$4$0– –– – PREMIUM PAY $0 $1,000 $0 $0 ––$0 FRINGE $7,335 $4,167 $6,008 $5,979 ––$5,979 OTHER $81 $45 $75 $75 ––$75 OTHER SUPPLIES $353 $226 $350 $350 ––$350 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $24,091 $13,999 $20,036 $19,939 ––$19,939 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $19,611 $19,611 $19,611 $19,611 ––$19,611 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $19,611 $19,611 $19,611 $19,611 ––$19,611 Dept. Net Local $4,480 -$5,612 $425 $328 $0 $0 $328 6784 CASH IN LIEU ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES ––$0 $0 ––$0 OVERTIME ––$0––– – OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$113,930 $55,535 $110,000 $113,900 ––$113,900 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $113,930 $55,535 $110,000 $113,900 ––$113,900 Total Revenues FEDERAL AID $152,670 $14,680 $110,000 $113,900 ––$113,900 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $152,670 $14,680 $110,000 $113,900 ––$113,900 Dept. Net Local -$38,740 $40,855 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGINGGGOOOOUUOONNNNAARRYHHCOUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING 2024 Operating Budget - continued2024 Operating Budget - continued Section 4 Page 56 COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING 6787 PERS ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $20,910 $6,520 $23,147 $22,937 ––$22,937 OVERTIME ––$0––– – PREMIUM PAY –$376 $0 $0 ––$0 FRINGE $10,465 $3,005 $10,224 $10,132 ––$10,132 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER $508 $294 $512 $512 ––$512 OTHER SUPPLIES $395 $241 $600 $600 ––$600 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $262 $96 $350 $350 ––$350 PROGRAM EXPENSE $126 $606 $700 $700 ––$700 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $32,665 $11,138 $35,533 $35,231 ––$35,231 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $30,604 $21,645 $30,800 $31,000 ––$31,000 OTHER REVENUES $199 –$300 $300 ––$300 STATE AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $30,803 $21,645 $31,100 $31,300 ––$31,300 Dept. Net Local $1,863 -$10,507 $4,433 $3,931 $0 $0 $3,931 6788 MIPPA ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $4,055 $2,522 $3,084 $2,932 ––$2,932 PREMIUM PAY ––$0 $0 ––$0 FRINGE $1,910 $1,099 $1,363 $1,295 ––$1,295 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$14,597 $10,216 $13,097 $12,151 ––$12,151 OTHER –$200 $200 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES $40 $252 $250 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $9,068 $10,305 $10,350 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $29,671 $24,594 $28,344 $16,378 ––$16,378 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES $11,000 $5,787 $12,000 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $32,686 -$16,343 $16,343 $15,294 ––$15,294 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $43,686 -$10,556 $28,343 $15,294 ––$15,294 Dept. Net Local -$14,015 $35,150 $1 $1,084 $0 $0 $1,084 Section 4 Page 57 6793 HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSEL ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $11,796 $7,369 $11,602 $15,515 ––$15,515 PREMIUM PAY ––$0 $0 ––$0 FRINGE $5,369 $3,212 $5,125 $6,853 ––$6,853 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$12,516 $12,473 $20,696 $16,910 ––$16,910 OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$300 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE –$2,400 $4,500 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $29,681 $25,454 $42,223 $39,278 ––$39,278 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $80 –$300 $100 ––$100 STATE AID $33,617 – $19,364 $14,864 ––$14,864 FEDERAL AID – $36,037 $18,773 $18,773 ––$18,773 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $33,697 $36,037 $38,437 $33,737 ––$33,737 Dept. Net Local -$4,016 -$10,583 $3,786 $5,541 $0 $0 $5,541 6795 TITLE III D/HEALTH PROMOTION ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES ––$0––– – PREMIUM PAY ––$0 $0 ––$0 FRINGE ––$0––– – OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$6,713 $2,451 $5,031 $5,005 ––$5,005 OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $6,713 $2,451 $5,031 $5,005 ––$5,005 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $6,041 $5,018 $5,031 $5,005 ––$5,005 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $6,041 $5,018 $5,031 $5,005 ––$5,005 Dept. Net Local $672 -$2,567 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 4 Page 58 6796 WRAP ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES ––$0 $0 ––$0 OVERTIME ––$0––– – PREMIUM PAY ––$0 $0 ––$0 FRINGE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$23,294 $18,384 $26,525 $26,525 ––$26,525 OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $25 -$25 $0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $23,319 $18,359 $26,525 $26,525 ––$26,525 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $23,319 $18,359 $26,525 $26,525 $0 $0 $26,525 6797 BALANCING INCENTIVE ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $178,326 $120,346 $164,725 $144,846 ––$144,846 OVERTIME ––$0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $1,000 $640 $1,000 $1,750 ––$1,750 FRINGE $84,467 $52,722 $73,201 $64,752 ––$64,752 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$65,315 $50,096 $69,224 $5,000 ––$5,000 OTHER ––$0 $60,932 ––$60,932 OTHER SUPPLIES $2,400 $448 $901 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $680 –$0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING –$95 $250 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES $615 $325 $750 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $332,802 $224,673 $310,051 $277,280 ––$277,280 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $279,522 $279,522 $279,522 $279,522 ––$279,522 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $279,522 $279,522 $279,522 $279,522 ––$279,522 Dept. Net Local $53,280 -$54,849 $30,529 -$2,242 $0 $0 -$2,242 Section 4 Page 59 - 6798 UNMET NEEDS (OFA) ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $40,873 $4,601 $62,629 $61,655 ––$61,655 OVERTIME $16 –$0 –––– PREMIUM PAY –$985 $0 $875 ––$875 FRINGE $19,219 $1,729 $27,663 $27,621 ––$27,621 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $88,110 –$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$57,995 $78,682 $92,722 $31,192 ––$31,192 OTHER ––$0 $40,035 ––$40,035 OTHER SUPPLIES $179 $464 $0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $7,982 $14,261 $11,284 $13,841 ––$13,841 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $214,374 $100,722 $194,298 $175,219 –– $175,219 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $1,164 $846 $2,000 $2,000 ––$2,000 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $33,112 –$0 –––– STATE AID $170,803 $170,803 $182,003 $170,803 –– $170,803 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $205,079 $171,649 $184,003 $172,803 –– $172,803 Dept. Net Local $9,295 -$70,928 $10,295 $2,416 $0 $0 $2,416 Section 4 Page 60 Department Overview Tompkins County's Capital Projects Program is a five-year planning guide for major, non- recurring projects such as construction, land purchase, or infrastructure systems. Costs in the Capital Program may be paid for entirely or with a combination of cash, state or federal grants, or through the issuance of bonds. Several projects have been paid for with tobacco settlement funds that were securitized (sold on the bond market) to gain a lump sum to be applied to the capital program. Inclusion in the Capital Program does not, by itself, authorize approval of any particular project. Funds must still be appropriated in the County budget, and in almost all cases, bids must be received and any borrowing must be approved. Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues VFUND - DEBT SERVICE FUND MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Expenses OTHER FINANCE $6,449,452 $4,955,105 $7,399,376 –– $7,399,376 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER $249,700 $189,700 $112,000 –– $112,000 PROGRAM EXPENSE $95,000 $79,206 $95,000 –– $95,000 EXPENSES TOTAL $6,794,152 $5,224,011 $7,606,376 –– $7,606,376 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $467,710 $86,125 $464,387 –– $464,387 OTHER REVENUES $318,000 $201,560 $318,000 –– $318,000 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $6,008,442 $2,000,000 $6,823,989 –– $6,823,989 STATE AID $0 –$0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $0 –$0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $6,794,152 $2,287,685 $7,606,376 –– $7,606,376 Dept. Net Local $0 $2,936,326 $0 $0 $0 $0 DEBT SERVICE FUNDDEBT SERVICE FUNDUUBBDDDDNNVRRBBDDEBT SERVICE FUND 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 61 DEBT SERVICE FUND • 1380 - FISCAL AGENT FEES 1380 FISCAL AGENT FEES ACTUAL MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $122,577 $79,206 $95,000 $95,000 ––$95,000 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $122,577 $79,206 $95,000 $95,000 ––$95,000 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $122,577 $79,206 $95,000 $95,000 $0 $0 $95,000 9701 - SERIAL BONDS 9710 SERIAL BONDS ACTUAL MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses OTHER FINANCE $5,354,986 $4,955,105 $6,449,452 $7,399,376 –– $7,399,376 OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $5,354,986 $4,955,105 $6,449,452 $7,399,376 –– $7,399,376 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $113,894 $89,625 $467,710 $464,387 –– $464,387 OTHER REVENUES $117,810 $378,480 $318,000 $318,000 –– $318,000 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $5,367,342 $2,000,000 $6,008,442 $6,823,989 –– $6,823,989 STATE AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $5,599,046 $2,468,105 $6,794,152 $7,606,376 –– $7,606,376 Dept. Net Local -$244,060 $2,487,000 -$344,700 -$207,000 $0 $0 -$207,000 9730 - BAN 9730 BAN ACTUAL MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER $240,750 $137,700 $197,700 $60,000 ––$60,000 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $240,750 $137,700 $197,700 $60,000 ––$60,000 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $77,717 $23,270 $0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $77,717 $23,270 $0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $163,033 $114,430 $197,700 $60,000 $0 $0 $60,000 Section 4 Page 62 9789 - OTHER DEBT - LEASES 9789 OTHER DEBT - LEASES ACTUAL MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses OTHER $52,000 $52,000 $52,000 $52,000 ––$52,000 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $52,000 $52,000 $52,000 $52,000 ––$52,000 Total Revenues ––– – – – – – TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL 00 0 0 0 0 0 Dept. Net Local $52,000 $52,000 $52,000 $52,000 $0 $0 $52,000 Section 4 Page 63 Department Overview The Tompkins County District Attorney's Office is responsible for prosecuting criminal offenses defined under State law, committed within Tompkins County. A broad range of offenses are prosecuted, including the most serious felonies (murder, rape, robbery, etc.) down to traffic infractions (e.g., speeding). Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $1,512,490 $965,131 $1,537,881 –– $1,537,882 OVERTIME $0 –$0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $10,208 $8,791 $9,500 ––$9,500 FRINGE $672,576 $424,422 $683,478 –– $683,479 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $0 –$0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$5,280 $7,322 $5,280 ––$5,280 OTHER $12,288 $3,648 $11,388 –– $11,388 OTHER SUPPLIES $32,642 $19,744 $28,754 –– $28,754 MAINTENANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $2,640 $513 $2,640 ––$2,640 TRAVEL TRAINING $5,633 $246 $5,633 ––$5,633 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $58,321 $30,259 $43,701 –– $43,701 UTILITIES $0 $588 $0 ––$0 ROLLOVER $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $2,312,078 $1,460,665 $2,328,256 –– $2,328,257 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $0 –$0 $0 –$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0––––– OTHER REVENUES $0 –$0 $0 –$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $0 –$0 $0 –$0 STATE AID $307,119 $275,429 $415,306 $24,530 – $415,307 REVENUES TOTAL $307,119 $275,429 $415,306 $24,530 – $415,307 Dept. Net Local $2,004,959 $1,185,236 $1,912,950 -$24,530 $0 $1,912,950 DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICEDISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICEOOOODDEENNAARRRRYEEDISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 64 DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Admin Assistant Level 1 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Assistant District Attorney - Level 1 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Assistant District Attorney - Level 2 0.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 Assistant District Attorney - Level 3 2.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 Assistant District Attorney - Level 4 4.00 2.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 Assistant District Attorney - Level 5 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Confidential Investigator 1.30 2.18 2.18 2.18 2.18 2.18 Data Analyst 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Deputy District Attorney 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 District Attorney 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Secretary to the District Attorney 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Secretary/PA Aide 1.20 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 FTE 13.50 16.18 15.18 15.18 16.18 16.18 1165 - DISTRICT ATTORNEY ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $1,509,190 $965,131 $1,512,490 $1,537,882 –– $1,537,882 OVERTIME $156 –$0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $7,607 $8,791 $10,208 $9,500 ––$9,500 FRINGE $714,480 $424,422 $672,576 $683,479 –– $683,479 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$4,944 $7,322 $5,280 $5,280 ––$5,280 OTHER $2,867 $3,648 $12,288 $11,388 –– $11,388 OTHER SUPPLIES $26,848 $19,744 $32,642 $28,754 –– $28,754 MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $87 $513 $2,640 $2,640 ––$2,640 TRAVEL TRAINING $1,278 $246 $5,633 $5,633 ––$5,633 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $25,810 $30,259 $58,321 $43,701 –– $43,701 UTILITIES $905 $588 $0 $0 ––$0 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $2,294,172 $1,460,665 $2,312,078 $2,328,257 –– $2,328,257 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0––– – OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $61,320 $275,429 $307,119 $415,307 –– $415,307 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $61,320 $275,429 $307,119 $415,307 –– $415,307 Dept. Net Local $2,232,852 $1,185,236 $2,004,959 $1,912,950 $0 $0 $1,912,950 Section 4 Page 65 Department Overview The Department of Emergency Response oversees the countywide emergency dispatch and communications system that allows residents to call 911 to receive emergency medical, fire, police, or other emergency help from any phone in Tompkins County. The E-911 system, through the use of computer-aided dispatch, is used to locate the location and phone ID of the caller and also to maintain communication with fire, police, hospital, and other emergency personnel in the field. The department implements Mutual Aid/Disaster Plans which provide for fire, emergency medical, and other emergency management assistance when local services have exceeded their equipment and personnel resources. In coordination with Tompkins-Cortland Community College, the department provides for training of emergency medical personnel; and with the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control and Office of Emergency Management, provides fire training for 17 local fire departments and emergency management training for local governments and agencies. EMERGENCY RESPONSE DEPARTMENTOODDMMMMNNNNNNAAPPPPRRRRRRYEMERGENCY RESPONSE DEPARTMENT 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 66 EMERGENCY RESPONSE DEPARTMENT - Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $2,311,332 $982,397 $2,255,794 $317,741 – $2,255,794 OVERTIME $83,568 $184,375 $84,689 $0 – $84,688 PREMIUM PAY $73,400 $507,030 $74,650 $0 – $74,650 FRINGE $1,090,248 $729,271 $1,006,764 $140,346 – $1,006,765 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 $0 –$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $230,106 $33,189 $4,000 $33,341 –$4,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $0 –$0 $0 –$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$1,224,311 $1,011,299 $1,089,824 $26,208 – $1,089,824 OTHER $551,772 $35,466 $551,905 $0 – $551,905 OTHER SUPPLIES $15,841 $4,434 $15,841 $0 – $15,841 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $15,423 $13,003 $15,823 $185,400 – $15,823 MAINTENANCE $85,500 $49,182 $85,500 $0 – $85,500 PROGRAM EXPENSE $230,583 $26,602 $39,785 $4,500 – $39,785 TRAVEL TRAINING $11,738 $8,753 $11,738 $0 – $11,738 RENT $66,000 $65,599 $66,000 $0 – $66,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $3,500 $263 $3,500 $1,501 –$3,500 UTILITIES $105,720 $64,951 $115,720 $0 – $115,720 ROLLOVER $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $6,099,042 $3,715,813 $5,421,533 $709,037 – $5,421,533 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $740,886 $682,942 $712,000 –– $712,000 DESCRIPTION PENDING $0––––– OTHER REVENUES $0 $453 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $0 –$0 ––$0 STATE AID $916,732 $708,538 $720,319 –– $720,319 FEDERAL AID $462,084 $24,972 $42,000 –– $42,000 REVENUES TOTAL $2,119,702 $1,416,905 $1,474,319 –– $1,474,319 Dept. Net Local $3,979,340 $2,298,908 $3,947,214 $709,037 $0 $3,947,214 Section 4 Page 67 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Administrative Coordinator 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Asst Dir Emerg Resp Disp Ops 0.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.00 CAD Systems Specialist 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Co. Fire & Disaster Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Communications Center Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Community Preparedness Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Data Analyst - Emergency Response 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Deputy Director of Emergency Response 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Director Of Dept Of Emergency Response 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Dispatch Supervisor/CAD System 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Dispatch Supervisors 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 E911 Program Specialist 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Emergency Services Coordinator 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Emergency Services Dispatcher 16.00 16.00 15.00 16.00 18.00 15.00 Emergency Services Dispatcher Trainee 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 EMS Program Manager 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Professional Development Coord 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Systems Manager 1.00 1.00 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 FTE 31.00 32.00 28.00 30.50 34.50 34.00 Section 4 Page 68 3410 - FIRE & DISASTER COORD. ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $1,276,586 $925,880 $2,311,332 $2,255,794 $317,741 – $2,255,794 OVERTIME $226,256 $175,302 $83,568 $84,688 $0 – $84,688 PREMIUM PAY $656,415 $473,979 $73,400 $74,650 $0 – $74,650 FRINGE $1,017,123 $686,382 $1,090,248 $1,006,765 $140,347 – $1,006,765 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 $0 –$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $80,859 $33,189 $200,106 $4,000 $33,341 –$4,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 $0 –$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$1,647 $1,290 $1,788 $1,936 $0 –$1,936 OTHER $1,747 $2,774 $3,807 $3,940 $0 –$3,940 OTHER SUPPLIES $4,562 $4,313 $15,841 $15,841 $0 – $15,841 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 $185,400 –$0 MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 $0 –$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $32,485 $26,444 $230,583 $39,785 $4,500 – $39,785 TRAVEL TRAINING $9,921 $8,753 $11,738 $11,738 $0 – $11,738 RENT ––$0 $0 $0 –$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 $1,501 –$0 UTILITIES $732 $574 $720 $720 $0 –$720 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $3,308,333 $2,338,879 $4,023,131 $3,499,857 $682,830 – $3,499,857 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $53,134 $194,443 $184,542 $180,000 –– $180,000 OTHER REVENUES $1,136 $453 $0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $0 $98,788 $222,732 $50,319 –– $50,319 FEDERAL AID $104,045 $24,972 $363,924 $42,000 –– $42,000 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $158,315 $318,656 $771,198 $272,319 –– $272,319 Dept. Net Local $3,150,018 $2,020,223 $3,251,933 $3,227,538 $682,830 $0 $3,227,538 Section 4 Page 69 3411 - EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES ––$0 $0 $0 –$0 OVERTIME ––$0 $0 $0 –$0 PREMIUM PAY ––$0 $0 $0 –$0 FRINGE ––$0––– – OTHER FINANCE $200,792 –$0 $0 $0 –$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT –– $30,000 $0 $0 –$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$971,598 $1,009,847 $1,222,523 $1,087,888 $26,208 – $1,087,888 OTHER $31,373 $32,675 $547,965 $547,965 $0 – $547,965 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$0 $0 $0 –$0 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $15,796 $10,728 $15,423 $15,823 $0 – $15,823 MAINTENANCE $17,842 $48,222 $85,500 $85,500 $0 – $85,500 PROGRAM EXPENSE –$70 $0 $0 $0 –$0 TRAVEL TRAINING $0 –$0 $0 $0 –$0 RENT $60,192 $65,599 $66,000 $66,000 $0 – $66,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES –$263 $3,500 $3,500 $0 –$3,500 UTILITIES $83,012 $60,760 $105,000 $115,000 $0 – $115,000 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,380,605 $1,228,163 $2,075,911 $1,921,676 $26,208 – $1,921,676 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $677,910 $484,541 $556,344 $532,000 –– $532,000 OTHER REVENUES $508 –$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $1,341,529 $609,750 $694,000 $670,000 –– $670,000 FEDERAL AID –– $98,160 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $2,019,946 $1,094,291 $1,348,504 $1,202,000 –– $1,202,000 Dept. Net Local -$639,341 $133,873 $727,407 $719,676 $26,208 $0 $719,676 Section 4 Page 70 Over Target Requests Summary TARGET REQ TARGET REQ ONETIME REC ONETIME TOTAL REC FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses Emergency Response $5,421,533 $26,208 $682,829 –$5,421,533 EXPENSES TOTAL $5,421,533 $26,208 $682,829 –$5,421,533 Revenues Emergency Response $1,474,319 –––$1,474,319 REVENUES TOTAL $1,474,319 –––$1,474,319 Revenues - Expenses $3,947,214 $26,208 $682,829 $0 $3,947,214 EMERGENCY RESPONSE DEPARTMENT -EMERGENCY RESPONSE DEPARTMENT -OO DDMM MMNN NNNNAAPPPPRRRRRRYEMERGENCY RESPONSE DEPARTMENT - OTROTRROORROTR 2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs)2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs) Section 4 Page 71 EMERGENCY RESPONSE DEPARTMENT - OTR - Department Request 3410 - Emergency Response - EMS Rapid Medical Response - OTR MULTIYEAR Priority 1 New Initiative MultiYear County Administrator Recommendation This program will enhance and augment the community-based services medical first response. The Rapid Medical Response is a pilot project designed to provide professional Emergency Medical Services in areas of the county where there is the greatest need or currently does not exist or would be cost prohibitive to municipalities. The RMR program will provide three basic life-support units to respond to medical emergencies in areas that have extended response times for an ambulance. This request will cover personnel, equipment and management of the Rapid Medical Response program. Year one of three-year funding. Because this is a pilot program, it will likely take 3 years before we have usable data to determine if it is truly successful. The Department of Emergency Response has applied for grants to help offset the cost of the program but to date, it is unknown if those funds will be received. The Department will continue to pursue additional revenue sources, cost saving initiatives, as well as exploring the potential of cost-sharing with municipalities. It’s not recommended that the County fully assume the cost of this program. Two New York State grants are being sought for the first year’s expenses. It’s recommended that DOER pursue a cost sharing arrangement among the municipalities to be served through this program if the grant applications aren’t successful. If the grants are successful to fund the costs for 2024, a cost sharing arrangement among municipalities should be pursued to cover the costs for year 2 of the program. Functional Unit Account Code Account Number Description Amount 3410 54442 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,501 3410 58800 REGULAR PAY $140,346 3410 51000 REGULAR PAY $317,741 3410 54400 PROGRAM EXPENSE $4,500 3410 54310 AUTOMOTIVE FUEL $20,400 3410 52222 COMMUNICATIONS EQUIP $21,000 3410 54306 AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES $165,000 3410 52221 SAFETY/RESCUE/EMERG EQUIP $12,341 $682,829 Section 4 Page 72 Department Request 3411 - Emergency Response - Contracts MOE - OTR TARGET Priority 1 Maintenance of Eìort Target County Administrator Recommendation With the addition of the software program, Corti, used to help with QA/QI of all dispatched calls and uses data to determine any necessary changes, the need for an increase of licenses in order for fire and law agencies to access to the CAD system using NetMotion VPNs, and the expanded use of the ESChat system, there is an anticipated increase in contracts costs of $26,802. These funds are needed in order to maintain the current level of service. Unable to recommend this year due to fiscal constraints. 3411 - Emergency Response - Contracts MOE - OTR Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 3411 54425 Target SERVICE CONTRACTS $26,208 $26,208 Section 4 Page 73 Department Overview The Facilities Department provides engineering, maintenance, and cleaning services for the County's facilities. Services provided include planning, design, code review, construction management, and contract administration of operations and capital projects; and the cleaning, maintenance, repair, and renovation of County-owned facilities. The Facilities Department has responsibility for the following facilities: Public Safety Building, Emergency Response Center, Public Library, Human Services Building, Mental Health Building, Public Works Facility, Main Courthouse, Old Jail, Old Courthouse, Building C, Recycling & Materials Management Office, Health Department Building, Human Services Annex, Tompkins Center for History & Culture, former Key Bank Building, Professional Building, and the Red House. FACILITIES DEPARTMENTDDMMNNAAAAPPRRFACILITIES DEPARTMENT 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 74 FACILITIES DEPARTMENT Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $1,718,392 $993,036 $1,647,961 –– $1,647,960 OVERTIME $7,422 $2,429 $6,500 ––$6,500 PREMIUM PAY $25,000 $15,007 $25,750 –– $25,750 FRINGE $772,918 $439,353 $742,496 –– $742,497 OTHER FINANCE $52,000 – $52,000 –– $52,000 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $12,000 $5,809 $12,000 –– $12,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $65,499 $65,449 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$184,883 $70,832 $184,956 –– $184,956 OTHER $151,344 $163,978 $164,898 –– $164,898 OTHER SUPPLIES $73,825 $55,615 $66,380 –– $66,380 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $20,200 $24,274 $25,200 –– $25,200 MAINTENANCE $317,000 $264,646 $300,000 –– $300,000 PROGRAM EXPENSE $500 $42 $500 ––$500 TRAVEL TRAINING $2,000 – $2,000 ––$2,000 RENT $192,150 $158,319 $197,270 –– $197,270 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 –$0 ––$0 UTILITIES $1,026,978 $584,265 $1,297,000 –– $1,297,000 ROLLOVER $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $4,622,112 $2,843,054 $4,724,911 –– $4,724,911 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $0 $67,750 $0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $0 –$0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $42,280 $37,140 $42,280 –– $42,280 STATE AID $0 –$0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $0 –$0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $42,280 $104,890 $42,280 –– $42,280 Dept. Net Local $4,579,832 $2,738,164 $4,682,631 $0 $0 $4,682,631 Section 4 Page 75 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Administrative Assistant - Level 4 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Administrative Coordinator 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Assistant Director of Facilities 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Associate Civil Engineer 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Carpenter 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Cleaner 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 Cleaning Operations Supervisor 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Deputy Director of Facilities 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Director of Facilities 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Electrician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Environmental Services Supervisor 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Facilities Shopkeeper 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 General Maintenance Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Hvac Systems Technician 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 Maintenance Mechanic 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Maintenance Worker 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Project Manager II 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Seasonal Worker 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 Senior Cleaner 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Senior HVAC Systems Technician 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 FTE 33.00 34.00 33.00 33.00 33.50 33.00 Section 4 Page 76 1620 - BLDG. & GRND. MAINTENANCE ACTUAL MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $1,490,337 $1,023,293 $1,718,392 $1,647,960 $76,814 – $1,647,960 OVERTIME $3,941 $2,640 $7,422 $6,500 $0 –$6,500 PREMIUM PAY $72,275 $15,007 $25,000 $25,750 $0 – $25,750 FRINGE $736,663 $453,673 $772,918 $742,497 $33,929 – $742,497 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $6,521 $13,142 $12,000 $12,000 –– $12,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $39,010 $65,449 $65,499 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$131,787 $76,382 $184,883 $184,956 –– $184,956 OTHER $909 $339 $2,144 $2,598 ––$2,598 OTHER SUPPLIES $76,774 $56,260 $73,825 $66,380 –– $66,380 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $31,975 $33,129 $20,200 $25,200 –– $25,200 MAINTENANCE $264,792 $316,274 $317,000 $300,000 –– $300,000 PROGRAM EXPENSE $285 $42 $500 $500 ––$500 TRAVEL TRAINING $521 – $2,000 $2,000 ––$2,000 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES $10,790 $9,790 $9,000 $13,000 –– $13,000 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $2,866,580 $2,065,420 $3,210,783 $3,029,341 $110,743 – $3,029,341 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $26,066 –$0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $37,140 $37,140 $42,280 $42,280 –– $42,280 STATE AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $63,206 $37,140 $42,280 $42,280 –– $42,280 Dept. Net Local $2,803,374 $2,028,280 $3,168,503 $2,987,061 $110,743 $0 $2,987,061 1621 - UTILITIES, TAXES, INSUR. ACTUAL MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses OTHER FINANCE $52,000 – $52,000 $52,000 ––$52,000 OTHER $144,258 $163,774 $149,200 $162,300 –– $162,300 MAINTENANCE $0 –$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $0 –$0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$0 $0 ––$0 RENT $176,015 $158,319 $192,150 $197,270 –– $197,270 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES $572,795 $643,096 $1,017,978 $1,284,000 –– $1,284,000 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $945,068 $965,189 $1,411,328 $1,695,570 –– $1,695,570 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $945,068 $965,189 $1,411,328 $1,695,570 $0 $0 $1,695,570 Section 4 Page 77 Department Overview Finance - The Finance Director is the County's chief fiscal officer, whose duty it is to receive, disburse and account for all financial transactions of the organization. Treasury Division - Responsible for receipt and custody of all County funds; coordinates investments of County resources; administers the hotel room occupancy tax; maintains tax rolls and provides tax searches and copies of tax bills; responsible for enforcement of delinquent property taxes for Town, County and School taxes; issues certificates of residency for attendance at community colleges; custodian for court and trust funds. Phone: 607-274-5545. Email: treasury@tompkins-co.org Accounting Division - Maintains financial records of the County; audits and processes all payments; coordinates issuance of bonds to finance capital projects; prepares annual financial report. Phone: 607-274-5544. Purchasing Division - Coordinates public bidding in accordance with state requirements. Phone: 607-274-5500. FINANCE DEPARTMENTFINANCE DEPARTMENTDDMMNNNNNNAAAAPPRRFINANCE DEPARTMENT 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 78 FINANCE DEPARTMENT • • • • Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $1,041,466 $574,546 $966,478 $92,177 $76,815 $1,051,647 OVERTIME $4,657 $177 $3,722 $0 –$3,722 PREMIUM PAY $5,750 $42,828 $4,000 $0 $0 -$8,045 FRINGE $464,613 $268,951 $428,661 $40,715 $33,929 $466,281 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $25,365 $1,073 $5,955 ––$5,955 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$64,945 $56,853 $69,178 –– $69,178 OTHER $29,545 $21,092 $30,350 –– $30,350 OTHER SUPPLIES $16,020 $4,257 $15,380 –– $15,380 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $35,560 $13,829 $33,808 –– $33,808 TRAVEL TRAINING $18,400 $15,152 $17,047 –– $17,047 RENT $0 –$0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $170,252 $53,863 $108,000 $50,000 – $108,000 UTILITIES $1,245 $661 $1,245 ––$1,245 ROLLOVER $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $1,877,818 $1,053,283 $1,683,824 $182,892 $110,744 $1,794,568 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $146,684 $193,691 $149,580 –– $149,580 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $153,072 $826,567 $153,072 –– $153,072 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $35,280 – $35,280 –– $35,280 STATE AID $0 –$0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $16,000 –$0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $351,036 $1,020,258 $337,932 –– $337,932 Dept. Net Local $1,526,782 $33,025 $1,345,892 $182,892 $110,744 $1,456,636 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Account Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Account Clerk/Typist 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Accountant 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Administrative Assistant - Level 4 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Buyer 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Deputy Finance Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Director Of Account Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Director of Finance 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Financial Accounts Payable Clerk 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 HR/Payroll Administrator 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 Payroll Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Payroll Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Principal Account Clerk/Typist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Principle Account Clerk Typist 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Purchasing Manager 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Purchasing Specialist 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Senior Account/Clerk Typist 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Treasury Manager 1.00 1.20 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 FTE 13.00 13.20 13.00 13.00 16.00 15.00 Section 4 Page 79 1310 - TREASURY ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $229,449 $117,722 $227,105 $227,112 –– $227,112 OVERTIME $270 $155 $222 $222 ––$222 PREMIUM PAY $1,580 $1,500 $1,500 $1,750 ––$1,750 FRINGE $108,898 $52,024 $101,073 $101,089 –– $101,089 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $3,383 – $2,000 $1,500 ––$1,500 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$15,117 $15,799 $16,264 $16,358 ––$16,358 OTHER $9,839 $6,470 $12,850 $12,850 ––$12,850 OTHER SUPPLIES $8,951 $2,454 $9,506 $9,506 ––$9,506 PROGRAM EXPENSE $20,903 $13,763 $33,497 $32,145 ––$32,145 TRAVEL TRAINING –– $5,000 $4,547 ––$4,547 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES $283 $184 $395 $395 ––$395 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $398,673 $210,071 $409,412 $407,474 –– $407,474 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $47,844 $166,900 $121,093 $121,477 –– $121,477 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $230,170 $113,896 $153,072 $153,072 –– $153,072 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $18,800 – $19,740 $19,740 ––$19,740 STATE AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $296,814 $280,796 $293,905 $294,289 –– $294,289 Dept. Net Local $101,859 -$70,725 $115,507 $113,185 $0 $0 $113,185 1315 - ACCOUNTING ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $659,935 $354,590 $694,253 $619,259 $76,815 $76,815 $696,074 OVERTIME $6,856 $22 $4,435 $3,500 ––$3,500 PREMIUM PAY $4,984 $40,699 $4,250 $2,250 $0 $0 $2,250 FRINGE $316,438 $172,156 $310,488 $274,521 $33,929 $33,929 $308,450 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $9,836 – $22,910 $4,000 ––$4,000 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$64,348 $38,012 $45,381 $49,160 –– $49,160 OTHER $4,085 $4,229 $3,470 $4,500 ––$4,500 OTHER SUPPLIES $3,956 $1,734 $6,120 $5,180 ––$5,180 PROGRAM EXPENSE $760 $51 $1,600 $1,200 ––$1,200 TRAVEL TRAINING $7,070 $14,462 $6,600 $6,000 ––$6,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $85,130 $36,413 $154,252 $108,000 $0 – $108,000 UTILITIES $509 $330 $500 $500 ––$500 ROLLOVER ––$0 ––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,163,909 $662,699 $1,254,259 $1,078,070 $110,744 $110,744 $1,188,814 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $47,104 $25,591 $25,591 $28,103 –– $28,103 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $1,320 $712,671 $0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $14,800 – $15,540 $15,540 –– $15,540 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $63,224 $738,262 $41,131 $43,643 –– $43,643 Dept. Net Local $1,100,685 -$75,564 $1,213,128 $1,034,427 $110,744 $110,744 $1,145,171 Section 4 Page 80 1345 - PURCHASING ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $66,057 $62,901 $120,108 $128,461 $0 – $128,461 OVERTIME – – $0 $0 $0 – $0 PREMIUM PAY – – $0 -$12,045 $0 – -$12,045 FRINGE $31,113 $27,395 $53,052 $56,742 $0 – $56,742 OTHER FINANCE – – $0 $0 – – $0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $1,623 – $455 $455 – – $455 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$1,439 $1,523 $3,300 $3,660 – – $3,660 OTHER $100 $150 $1,025 $800 ––$800 OTHER SUPPLIES $112 $19 $394 $694 ––$694 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $277 –$463 $463 ––$463 TRAVEL TRAINING –$690 $6,800 $6,500 ––$6,500 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $29,729 $17,450 $16,000 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES $113 $73 $350 $350 ––$350 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $130,563 $110,202 $201,947 $186,080 $0 – $186,080 Total Revenues APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID –– $16,000 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL –– $16,000 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $130,563 $110,202 $185,947 $186,080 $0 $0 $186,080 1950 - TAXES ON CO. OWN. PROP. ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses OTHER $10,254 $2,702 $12,200 $12,200 ––$12,200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $10,254 $2,702 $12,200 $12,200 ––$12,200 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $10,254 $2,702 $12,200 $12,200 $0 $0 $12,200 Section 4 Page 81 Over Target Requests Summary TARGET REQ TARGET REQ ONETIME REC ONETIME TOTAL REC FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses $1,683,824 $182,892 –$110,744 $1,794,568 Revenues $337,932 –––$337,932 Revenues - Expenses $1,345,892 $182,892 $0 $110,744 $1,456,636 Department Request 1315 - Finance - Accountant Position - OTR TARGET Priority 1 Continuation of Previous Years OTR Target County Administrator Recommendation This position is filled and is crucial for the department's day to day function, Due to fiscal constraints, County Administration is unable to recommend target funding. Recommend supporting this position with onetime funding. The Accountant position was an OTR requested as target for the 2023 budget but was approved as a multi-year. This will be year 2 of the multi-year OTR and the Finance Department is requesting for budget year 2024 that the OTR to be converted to target moving forward. In 2023, the Finance department needed to address staffing issues due to retirements, staff shortages and workloads. We requested an additional accounting staff position. The additional position was a target increase and the demand for the position is due to the increased complexity of transactions, greater number of requests from departments, and more reporting demands. It was determined an Accountant level staff was appropriate. Currently we have limited number of staff that have the knowledge and experience to complete a number of key tasks for our department. We are requesting this position be crossed trained and developed to assist with responding to requests in addition to daily issues and ongoing accounting duties. At all levels across our department our staff is experiencing a greater number of requests to help and correct information that departments are completing while at the same time trying to figure out how to comply with new requirements either from funding sources, government regulations and/or reporting changes and updates. Establishing a position that would have greater knowledge and/or experience requirements than our clerk levels yet not necessarily equal to our divisional managers would fill a key role in providing resources to respond and meet the demands and timing we struggle with each week, as well as, position the department for succession planning. The title has been determined to be Accountant at grade 65. This position was filled on May 1, 2023 Currently we have limited number of staff that have the knowledge and experience to complete a number of key tasks for our department. We are requesting this position be crossed trained and developed to assist with responding to requests in addition to daily issues and ongoing accounting duties. FINANCE DEPARTMENT - OTRFINANCE DEPARTMENT - OTR 2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs)2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs) Section 4 Page 82 At all levels across our department our staff is experiencing a greater number of requests to help and correct information that departments are completing while at the same time trying to figure out how to comply with new requirements either from funding sources, government regulations and/or reporting changes and updates. Establishing a position that would have greater knowledge and/or experience requirements than our clerk levels yet not necessarily equal to our divisional managers would fill a key role in providing resources to respond and meet the demands and timing we struggle with each week, as well as, position the department for succession planning. The title has been determined to be Accountant at grade 65. This position was filled on May 1, 2023 1315 - Finance - Accountant Position - OTR Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 1315 58800 REGULAR PAY $33,929 1315 51000 REGULAR PAY $76,814 $110,743 Department Request 1345 - Finance - Purchasing Staff Funding - OTR TARGET Priority 1 Maintenance of Effort Target County Administrator Recommendation Unable to support this request due to fiscal constraints. During the 2023 budget process it was determined the need for a Purchasing Specialist to assist the Purchasing Manager. In anticipation for the position to be filled later in the year only enough funding was approved for a part of the year. Now that the position has been filled in 2023 the Purchasing Division in the Finance Department needs additional funding to fully fund the position for a full year per the associated bargaining unit and contract. As of July 24, 2023 the Purchasing Manager position was reclassified to grade 85 due to the job description being re- evaluated by Human Resources. This action resulted in an increase of salary of $7,910 plus fringes annually. 1345 - Finance - Purchasing Specialist additional funding Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 1345 51000 REGULAR PAY $7,010 1345 51000 REGULAR PAY $8,353 1345 58800 REGULAR PAY $3,097 1345 58800 REGULAR PAY $3,689 $22,149 Department Request 1315 - Finance - Additional Auditing Services - OTR TARGET Priority 1 Maintenance of Effort County Administrator Recommendation The county will experience higher auditing services related to upcoming GASB requirements. GASB 87 (Leases) will be an ongoing expense added to the audit costs and GASB 96 will be added in 2024. Unable to support this request due to fiscal constraints. 1315 - Finance - Additional Auditing Services Functional Unit Account Code Legacy ERP Account Number Description Amount 1315 54442 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $50,000 $50,000 Section 4 Page 83 Department Overview The Highway Division maintains approximately 302 highway miles, 109 bridges, and more than 4,600 signs in Tompkins County. The mission of the Highway Division is "to provide highway and bridge construction, maintenance, and emergency services safely, effectively, and efficiently for our local and traveling public, while promoting self-esteem growth as individuals". County Road Administration: Administrative staff provides services to the public, as well as internal customers, by managing the required information needed to maintain the Highway Division. Highway Maintenance: Road maintenance staff constructs, maintains, and repairs roads; maintains intersections and roadside drainage; eliminates roadside hazards; and repairs guiderails. Snow Removal: The Highway Division also serves the public with snow and ice maintenance on most County Roads, as well as some Town Roads, working to provide safe driving conditions for the traveling public during inclement winter weather. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENTHIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 84 Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $2,206,612 $1,340,992 $2,253,153 ––$2,185,866 OVERTIME $88,133 $28,411 $89,500 ––$89,500 PREMIUM PAY $17,275 $23,725 $17,750 ––$17,750 FRINGE $940,611 $605,732 $1,003,058 ––$973,339 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $39,000 $41,581 $44,000 ––$44,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $224,736 $224,736 $0 ––$0 HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT $267,701 $7,487 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$113,172 $67,982 $113,250 ––$113,250 OTHER $653,840 $515,579 $653,798 ––$653,798 OTHER SUPPLIES $25,625 $9,194 $26,373 ––$26,373 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $681,081 $455,416 $670,792 ––$670,792 MAINTENANCE $7,850 $894 $7,999 ––$7,999 HIGHWAY MATERIALS $3,931,681 $2,211,259 $3,715,480 ––$3,715,480 PROGRAM EXPENSE $140,000 $170,303 $180,540 ––$180,540 TRAVEL TRAINING $6,500 $4,508 $6,500 ––$6,500 RENT $0 –$0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,500 –$1,500 ––$1,500 UTILITIES $26,500 $15,232 $26,499 ––$26,499 ROLLOVER $0 ––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $9,371,817 $5,723,032 $8,810,191 ––$8,713,186 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $0 $6,496 $0 ––$0 DESCRIPTION PENDING $0 ––––– OTHER REVENUES $33,839 $33,260 $12,209 ––$12,209 USE OF FUND BALANCE $0 ––––– INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $4,684,639 $4,145,308 $4,637,081 ––$4,540,075 STATE AID $4,160,902 $1,242,486 $4,160,902 ––$4,160,902 FEDERAL AID $0 –$0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $8,879,380 $5,427,550 $8,810,192 ––$8,713,186 Dept. Net Local $492,437 $295,483 -$1 $0 $0 $0 Section 4 Page 85 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Account Clerk Typist 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Administrative Assistant 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Administrative Assistant 3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Administrative Assistant 4 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Associate Civil Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 Bridge Mechanic 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Civil Engineer 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Civil Engineer 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 1.00 County Highway Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Deputy Highway Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Engineering Technician 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Engineering Technician 3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 1.00 Equip Service/Parts Room Tech 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Equipment Service Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Heavy Equipment Mechanic 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Heavy Equipment Operator 9.00 9.00 8.00 9.00 9.00 8.00 Highway Clerk 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 Highway Crew Supervisor 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Highway Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Motor Equipment Operator 8.00 9.00 10.00 8.00 8.00 9.00 Project Assistant (PW)0.00 4.50 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Project Manager II 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 Seasonal Worker 3.94 3.94 3.94 3.94 3.94 3.94 Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Senior Highway Crew Supervisor 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sign Mechanic 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Sr. Account Clerk/Typist 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sr. Engineering Technician 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 Welder 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 FTE 41.94 46.44 38.94 39.94 39.94 39.94 Section 4 Page 866 5010 - COUNTY ROAD ADMIN. ACTUAL MOD BUD REQUEST TARGET REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $203,686 $132,702 $257,964 $0 $227,116 –$227,116 OVERTIME $0 $4,068 $2,217 $0 $2,500 –$2,500 PREMIUM PAY $1,250 $20,239 $1,500 $0 $2,000 –$2,000 FRINGE $96,320 $68,407 $115,584 $0 $101,201 –$101,201 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 –$0 –$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 –$0 –$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$2,503 $2,653 $2,487 –$2,100 –$2,100 OTHER $994 $595 $1,150 –$1,150 –$1,150 OTHER SUPPLIES $1,283 $1,132 $3,250 –$3,250 –$3,250 HIGHWAY MATERIALS ––$0 –$0 –$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 –$0 –$0 TRAVEL TRAINING $2,407 $1,538 $2,500 –$2,500 –$2,500 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 –$0 –$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $308,443 $231,333 $386,652 $0 $341,817 –$341,817 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES $3,420 $2,059 $2,000 –$2,000 –$2,000 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $329,286 $384,652 $384,652 –$339,815 –$339,815 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $332,706 $386,711 $386,652 –$341,815 –$341,815 Dept. Net Local -$24,263 -$155,378 $0 $0 $2 $0 $2 Section 4 Page 87 3310 - TRAFFIC CONTROL ACTUAL MOD BUD REQUEST TARGET REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES – $15,456 $0 $67,288 $0 –$0 OVERTIME –$11 $0 $0 $0 –$0 PREMIUM PAY ––$0 $0 $0 –$0 FRINGE – $6,725 $0 $29,721 $0 –$0 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 –$0 –$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $2,620 $26,052 $25,000 – $30,000 –$30,000 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$12,127 $14,166 $14,452 – $15,000 –$15,000 OTHER ––$0 –$0 –$0 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$0 –$0 –$0 HIGHWAY MATERIALS $17,361 $8,354 $12,000 – $12,163 –$12,163 PROGRAM EXPENSE $102,053 $167,324 $140,000 – $180,540 – $180,540 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$0 –$0 –$0 RENT ––$0 –$0 –$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 –$0 –$0 UTILITIES $5,337 $3,970 $9,000 – $8,999 –$8,999 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $139,497 $242,058 $200,452 $97,009 $246,702 – $246,702 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 –$0 –$0 OTHER REVENUES – $674 $1,000 – $1,000 –$1,000 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $183,868 $199,452 $199,452 – $245,702 – $245,702 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $183,868 $200,126 $200,452 – $246,702 – $246,702 Dept. Net Local -$44,371 $41,932 $0 $97,009 $0 $0 $0 5110 - MAINT. ROADS & BRIDGES ACTUAL MOD BUD REQUEST TARGET REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $1,528,436 $1,036,661 $1,664,470 $34,549 $1,679,364 –$1,679,364 OVERTIME $44,086 $27,234 $81,331 $0 $82,000 –$82,000 PREMIUM PAY $16,847 $3,801 $11,750 $0 $13,000 –$13,000 FRINGE $747,003 $465,407 $695,703 $15,260 $747,518 –$747,518 OTHER FINANCE $24,535 –$0 –$0 –$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $15,352 $6,915 $9,000 –$9,000 –$9,000 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$18,560 $23,882 $38,992 –$39,000 –$39,000 OTHER $55 $100 $2,350 –$2,350 –$2,350 OTHER SUPPLIES $5,650 $5,868 $16,300 –$17,048 –$17,048 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE ––$0 –$0 –$0 MAINTENANCE ––$0 –$0 –$0 HIGHWAY MATERIALS $3,316,407 $1,972,981 $3,496,130 –$3,293,538 –$3,293,538 PROGRAM EXPENSE $467 $34 $0 –$0 –$0 TRAVEL TRAINING $3,684 $5,130 $3,000 –$3,000 –$3,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$1,500 –$1,500 –$1,500 UTILITIES $0 –$0 –$0 –$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $5,721,083 $3,548,011 $6,020,526 $49,809 $5,887,318 –$5,887,318 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $783 $6,495 $0 –$0 –$0 OTHER REVENUES $22,143 $8,897 $5,000 –$5,000 –$5,000 USE OF FUND BALANCE ––$0 –––– INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $1,947,786 $1,851,622 $1,854,624 –$1,721,418 –$1,721,418 STATE AID $2,818,518 $2,490,202 $4,160,902 –$4,160,902 –$4,160,902 FEDERAL AID ––$0 –$0 –$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $4,789,230 $4,357,215 $6,020,526 –$5,887,320 –$5,887,320 Dept. Net Local $931,853 -$809,204 $0 $49,809 -$2 $0 -$2 Section 4 Page 88 5111 - BRIDGES ACTUAL MOD BUD REQUEST TARGET REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES ––$0 $0 $0 –$0 PREMIUM PAY ––$0 –––– FRINGE ––$0 –––– OTHER FINANCE ––$0 –$0 –$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 –$0 –$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$28,847 -$13,455 $30,258 –$30,300 –$30,300 OTHER $56 –$90 –$48 –$48 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$200 –$200 –$200 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE ––$0 –$0 –$0 HIGHWAY MATERIALS $101,660 $12,362 $105,742 –$105,742 –$105,742 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 –$0 –$0 TRAVEL TRAINING $547 $1,800 $1,000 –$1,000 –$1,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 –$0 –$0 ROLLOVER ––$0 –––– TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $131,110 $708 $137,290 $0 $137,290 –$137,290 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 –$0 –$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 –$0 –$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $137,290 $137,290 $137,290 –$137,290 –$137,290 STATE AID ––$0 –$0 –$0 FEDERAL AID ––$0 –$0 –$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $137,290 $137,290 $137,290 –$137,290 –$137,290 Dept. Net Local -$6,180 -$136,582 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 5142 - SNOW REMOVAL COUNTY ACTUAL MOD BUD REQUEST TARGET REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES ––$0 $0 $0 –$0 OVERTIME ––$0 $0 $0 –$0 PREMIUM PAY ––$0 $0 $0 –$0 FRINGE ––$0 $0 $0 –$0 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 –$0 –$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.––$0 –$0 –$0 OTHER $758,997 $554,178 $650,000 –$650,000 –$650,000 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$0 –$0 –$0 HIGHWAY MATERIALS $287,016 $308,356 $317,809 –$304,037 –$304,037 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,046,013 $862,534 $967,809 $0 $954,037 –$954,037 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES ––$0 –$0 –$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $1,037,809 $967,809 $967,809 –$954,037 –$954,037 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $1,037,809 $967,809 $967,809 –$954,037 –$954,037 Dept. Net Local $8,204 -$105,275 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 4 Page 89 5130 - HIGHWAY MACHINERY ACTUAL MOD BUD REQUEST TARGET REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $220,220 $194,513 $284,178 –$279,386 –$279,386 OVERTIME $310 $122 $4,585 –$5,000 –$5,000 PREMIUM PAY $2,209 –$4,025 –$2,750 –$2,750 FRINGE $104,687 $84,782 $129,324 –$124,620 –$124,620 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 –$0 –$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $3,296 $8,615 $5,000 –$5,000 –$5,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $269,252 $224,736 $224,736 –$0 –$0 HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT $470,358 $7,487 $267,701 –$0 –$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$24,850 $20,620 $26,983 –$26,850 –$26,850 OTHER $145 –$250 –$250 –$250 OTHER SUPPLIES $4,027 $3,090 $5,875 –$5,875 –$5,875 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $686,398 $516,963 $681,081 –$670,792 –$670,792 MAINTENANCE $9,362 $1,633 $7,850 –$7,999 –$7,999 HIGHWAY MATERIALS $0 $323 $0 –$0 –$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $893 $2,946 $0 –$0 –$0 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$0 –$0 –$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 –$0 –$0 UTILITIES $17,462 $12,347 $17,500 –$17,500 –$17,500 ROLLOVER ––$0 –––– TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,813,472 $1,078,178 $1,659,088 –$1,146,022 –$1,146,022 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $72 $66 $0 –$0 –$0 OTHER REVENUES $3,410 $91,735 $25,839 –$4,209 –$4,209 USE OF FUND BALANCE ––$0 –––– INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $1,777,877 $624,886 $1,140,812 –$1,141,813 –$1,141,813 FEDERAL AID ––$0 –$0 –$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $1,781,358 $716,687 $1,166,651 –$1,146,022 –$1,146,022 Dept. Net Local $32,113 $361,491 $492,437 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 4 Page 90 Department Overview The Personnel Department administers the Civil Service Program for all County departments, BOCES, Tompkins Cortland Community College, Towns and Villages, and area school districts including recruitment, testing, and notification functions. Serves as the lead for diversity initiatives including recruitment, retention, employee orientation, and training. The department administers the County's benefits program, which encompasses health insurance,workers' compensation, disability, flexible benefits, deferred compensation, and retirement programs. The Personnel Department operations also include contract negotiations, disciplinary, grievance, and arbitration issues and actions. HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OFMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMEN OOOOUUUUOOOOUUUUDDDDMMMMNNNNAAAAPPRRRRRRRRRRRRFFHHHUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 91 HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF - Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $746,600 $501,278 $747,656 $13,239 – $747,656 OVERTIME $0 $28 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $3,050 $1,761 $3,750 ––$3,750 FRINGE $330,710 $219,186 $331,896 $5,848 – $331,897 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $2,500 $0 $2,500 ––$2,500 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$0 $1,106 $0 ––$0 OTHER $48,939 $70,962 $48,939 –– $48,939 OTHER SUPPLIES $6,107 $5,655 $8,252 ––$8,252 PROGRAM EXPENSE $56,048 $15,122 $43,705 –– $43,705 TRAVEL TRAINING $216,113 $118,069 $124,069 –– $124,069 RENT $0 –$0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $160,286 $112,755 $80,000 –– $80,000 UTILITIES $800 $372 $800 ––$800 ROLLOVER $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $1,571,153 $1,046,292 $1,391,567 $19,087 – $1,391,568 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $0 –$0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $50,000 –$0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $0 –$0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $0 –$0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $50,000 –$0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $1,521,153 $1,046,292 $1,391,567 $19,087 $0 $1,391,568 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Administrative Assistant - Level 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Associate 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Commissioner Of Personnel 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Deputy Commissioner Of Personn 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Director of HR 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Employee Benefits Administrator 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Employee Benefits Assistant 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.50 1.50 0.50 Employee Benefits Assistant - OTR PENDING APPROVAL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 Employee Benefits Coordinator 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Employee Benefits/Leaves Associate 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 Employee Leave Administrator 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 HR Program Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 HR Systems & Program Administrator 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Information Aide 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Mgr. of Talent Acquisition & Engagement 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Personnel Assistant 3.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Personnel Assistant Trainee 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Personnel Associate 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Personnel Technician 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Project Assistant 0.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Recruitment Administrator 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 FTE 9.75 10.00 9.00 11.50 10.50 11.00 Section 4 Page 92 1430 - PERSONNEL ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $691,324 $472,276 $746,600 $747,656 $0 – $747,656 OVERTIME $75 $28 $0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $15,537 $1,761 $3,050 $3,750 $0 –$3,750 FRINGE $332,925 $206,576 $330,710 $331,897 $0 – $331,897 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $7,666 $0 $2,500 $2,500 ––$2,500 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$4,795 $983 $0 $0 ––$0 OTHER $65,306 $70,519 $48,939 $48,939 –– $48,939 OTHER SUPPLIES $5,632 $5,578 $6,107 $8,252 ––$8,252 PROGRAM EXPENSE $20,401 $15,122 $56,048 $43,705 –– $43,705 TRAVEL TRAINING $161 – $85,000 $0 ––$0 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $94,366 $112,755 $160,286 $80,000 –– $80,000 UTILITIES $509 $330 $800 $800 ––$800 ROLLOVER ––$0 ––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,238,697 $885,927 $1,440,040 $1,267,499 $0 – $1,267,499 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES –– $50,000 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL –– $50,000 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $1,238,697 $885,927 $1,390,040 $1,267,499 $0 $0 $1,267,499 1987 - INSERVICE TRAINING ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES ––$0 $0 ––$0 OVERTIME ––$0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY ––$0––– – FRINGE ––$0––– – OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING $102,863 $117,469 $131,113 $124,069 ––$124,069 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $11,020 –$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $113,883 $117,469 $131,113 $124,069 ––$124,069 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $113,883 $117,469 $131,113 $124,069 $0 $0 $124,069 Section 4 Page 93 - Department Overview The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights (TCOHR) is charged with supporting individuals who experience discrimination and providing human rights education and outreach programming opportunities for County residents. TCOHR offers telephone or in-person consultation addressing questions of rights, disputes and alleged violations of anti-discrimination laws which provide protection in employment, fair housing, credit, public accommodation and public nonsectarian educational institutions. Referrals to legal aid societies, human services agencies and the New York State Department of Human Rights (NYSDHR) are often provided to address a number of questions and concerns. Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $169,707 $128,457 $113,022 –– $140,000 OVERTIME $0 $94 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $2,000 $2,000 $40,895 ––$2,000 FRINGE $75,373 $56,879 $50,805 ––$62,721 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $0 $5,502 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$850 $672 $850 ––$850 OTHER $900 $13 $900 ––$900 OTHER SUPPLIES $32,492 $6,151 $16,458 $23,000 –$16,458 MAINTENANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $10,975 $622 $10,975 ––$10,975 TRAVEL TRAINING $5,525 $918 $5,525 ––$5,525 RENT $0 –$0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $8,000 – $8,000 ––$8,000 UTILITIES $1,750 $1,387 $1,750 ––$1,750 ROLLOVER $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $307,572 $202,695 $249,180 $23,000 – $249,179 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $0 –$0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $0 –$0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $0 –$0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $307,572 $202,695 $249,180 $23,000 $0 $249,179 HUMAN RIGHTS, OFFICE OFOOOOUUMMNNAARRFFHHHHUMAN RIGHTS, OFFICE OF 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 94 HUMAN RIGHTS, OFFICE OF Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Director of Human Rights 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Education and Outreach Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 Receptionist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 FTE 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 8040 - HUMAN RIGHTS ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $176,357 $121,649 $169,707 $140,000 ––$140,000 OVERTIME $624 $94 $0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $1,250 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 ––$2,000 FRINGE $83,947 $53,919 $75,373 $62,722 ––$62,722 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT –$5,502 $0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$740 $597 $850 $850 ––$850 OTHER $24 $13 $900 $900 ––$900 OTHER SUPPLIES $12,660 $5,028 $32,492 $16,458 $23,000 –$16,458 MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $2,411 $622 $10,975 $10,975 ––$10,975 TRAVEL TRAINING $320 $918 $5,525 $5,525 ––$5,525 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$8,000 $8,000 ––$8,000 UTILITIES $1,648 $1,387 $1,750 $1,750 ––$1,750 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $279,981 $191,729 $307,572 $249,180 $23,000 –$249,180 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $279,981 $191,729 $307,572 $249,180 $23,000 $0 $249,180 Section 4 Page 95 Over Target Requests Summary TARGET REQ TARGET REQ ONETIME REC ONETIME TOTAL REC FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses Human Rights, Office of $249,180 –$23,000 –$249,179 EXPENSES TOTAL $249,180 –$23,000 –$249,179 Revenues Human Rights, Office of $0 –––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $0 –––$0 Revenues - Expenses $249,180 $0 $23,000 $0 $249,179 Department Request 8040 - Human Rights - Additional Education and8040 - Human Rights - Additional Education and Promotion Capacity - OTRPromotion Capacity - OTR Priority None Continuation of Previous YearsPriority None Continuation of Previous Years OTR MultiYearOTR MultiYear County Administrator Recommendation This year's OTR is for $20,000: targeted for OHR education and outreach programs. This is year three of a three‐year trial which will help determine whether this request should continue. This funding would also cover the cost of the keynote address for the Juneteenth Celebration, as has been the case from the inception of the County/City collaboration to organize Juneteenth events. This OTR will enhance program offerings to address significant human rights issues and continue to tap great local resources OHR has utilized since 2019. Recommend one time funding to support the this otr request. OTR funds have been used for honoraria of speakers featured in our monthly programs. These funds have also paid for costs related to a Democracy Fest event on 6 August sponsored by Your Voice + Your Vote: The Tompkins Civic Engagement Coalition, an initiative facilitated by OHR and the Human Rights Commission supported by a number of nonprofit organizations. This event, to be held at Southside Community Center, will occur on the 58th anniversary of the signing of the Federal Voting Rights Act. These programs have attracted interest and have been integral to increasing OHR's public profile, given the perpetual access to these events via OHR's YouTube page. HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE - OTRHUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE - OTRROOOOUUMMNNAARRRRHHHHHUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE - OTR 2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs)2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs) Section 4 Page 96 HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE -OTR 8040 -Human Rights -Additional Education and Promotion Capacity-OTR Priority None Continuation of Previous Years OTR MultiYear These funds will also be used for programming events scheduled for the remainder of 2023. Hopefully, these funds will remain available to support 2024 programming initiatives. Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 8040 54333 Multi-Year EDUCATION AND PROMOTION $23,000 $23,000 Section 4 Page 97 -------------1 Department Overview Tompkins County Information Technology Services offers a range of technical resources, infrastructure, and personnel to support County Departments in implementing and maintaining technology solutions and systems that align with the County's missions, programs, and policies. They work closely with individual departments and contribute to County-wide initiatives, ensuring the effective utilization of technology to achieve organizational goals. The ITS Unit provides technical support, IT infrastructure management, network management, systems administration, data security, information systems management, IT procurement and management, information security and compliance, and IT strategy and planning for all County departments. The GIS Unit provides for the development, maintenance, and distribution of geographic data sets and cartographic mapping products, including support of related software, applications, Internet- based mapping services, and tax mapping. ITS and GIS offer infrastructure and staff support for various County shared-service initiatives, such as 911/Public Safety and Data Archiving. These initiatives serve the needs of Tompkins County constituents, local municipalities, and participating NY County and State agencies. They provide the necessary resources to ensure the smooth operation and success of these critical services. INFORMATION TECNOLOGY SERVICESNFORMATION TECNOLOGY SERVICESOOOOOOOOMMNNNNNNVSSAARRRRYINFORMATION TECNOLOGY SERVICES 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 98 INFORMATION TECNOLOGY SERVICES Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $1,227,484 $686,202 $1,125,134 –– $1,125,135 OVERTIME $4,000 $4,692 $4,000 ––$4,000 PREMIUM PAY $14,800 $23,852 $13,500 –– $13,500 FRINGE $550,483 $318,401 $502,935 –– $502,936 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $5,000 $2,765 $5,000 ––$5,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $0 –$0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$519,070 $456,295 $504,901 –– $504,901 OTHER $100 $219 $1,100 ––$1,100 OTHER SUPPLIES $2,420 $2,113 $2,420 ––$2,420 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $1,000 $10 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $3,500 $688 $3,500 ––$3,500 TRAVEL TRAINING $15,000 $9,698 $15,000 –– $15,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $4,000 $2,448 $4,000 ––$4,000 UTILITIES $5,370 $3,368 $5,370 ––$5,370 ROLLOVER $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $2,352,227 $1,510,752 $2,186,860 –– $2,186,862 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $0 –$0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $18,165 $11,459 $16,524 –– $16,524 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $50,087 $50,126 $54,095 –– $54,095 STATE AID $0 –$0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $60,897 –$0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $129,149 $61,585 $70,619 –– $70,619 Dept. Net Local $2,223,078 $1,449,167 $2,116,241 $0 $0 $2,116,243 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Administrative/Computer Assistant 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Deputy Director of ITS 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Director of Info Technologies Svcs 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Financial Systems Administrator 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fiscal Coordinator II 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Geographic Information Systems Analyst 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 GIS Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 GIS Analyst/Web Developer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Information Security Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Microcomputer Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 Network/Systems Administrator 1.00 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Public Safety Systems 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Senior Account Clerk/Typist 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Systems Administrator 0.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Systems Analyst 0.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 Systems Analyst/Technician 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 Telecommunications Program Administrator 1.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 FTE 12.50 11.50 15.00 16.00 16.00 15.00 Section 4 Page 99 1680 - INFORMAT. TECH. SERVICES ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $934,891 $469,967 $956,224 $845,791 $84,469 – $845,791 OVERTIME $8,146 $4,692 $4,000 $4,000 ––$4,000 PREMIUM PAY $13,890 $11,611 $10,300 $8,000 $0 –$8,000 FRINGE $450,721 $218,876 $428,680 $377,120 $37,310 – $377,120 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $15,710 $2,765 $5,000 $5,000 ––$5,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$505,871 $404,890 $465,140 $429,051 –– $429,051 OTHER $237 $219 $100 $1,100 ––$1,100 OTHER SUPPLIES $2,696 $1,992 $2,420 $2,420 ––$2,420 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $26 $10 $1,000 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $2,624 $539 $2,000 $2,000 ––$2,000 TRAVEL TRAINING $9,496 $6,978 $11,000 $11,000 –– $11,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $2,533 $2,448 $4,000 $4,000 ––$4,000 UTILITIES $4,458 $2,509 $4,380 $4,380 ––$4,380 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,951,299 $1,127,498 $1,894,244 $1,693,862 $121,779 – $1,693,862 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $9,791 $10,959 $9,890 $9,549 ––$9,549 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $48,031 $50,126 $50,087 $54,095 –– $54,095 FEDERAL AID –– $60,897 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $57,822 $61,085 $120,874 $63,644 –– $63,644 Dept. Net Local $1,893,477 $1,066,413 $1,773,370 $1,630,218 $121,779 $0 $1,630,218 Section 4 Page 100 1683 - GIS ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $274,838 $175,746 $271,260 $279,344 –– $279,344 OVERTIME $275 –$0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $10,700 $8,246 $4,500 $5,500 ––$5,500 FRINGE $134,619 $80,183 $121,803 $125,816 –– $125,816 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $23,553 –$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$185,257 $47,532 $53,930 $75,850 ––$75,850 OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $873 $149 $1,500 $1,500 ––$1,500 TRAVEL TRAINING $1,449 $2,720 $4,000 $4,000 ––$4,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES $946 $627 $990 $990 ––$990 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $632,510 $315,203 $457,983 $493,000 –– $493,000 Total Revenues APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $14,557 $500 $8,275 $6,975 ––$6,975 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $76,029 –$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $90,586 $500 $8,275 $6,975 ––$6,975 Dept. Net Local $541,924 $314,703 $449,708 $486,025 $0 $0 $486,025 Section 4 Page 101 Department Overview Insurance Reserve Fund - Funds set aside to pay for potential losses that Tompkins County has chosen to self-insure, including most negligence claims, auto claims, and the costs of defending such claims.$643,500.00 Object Code Description from FY2024 CONTRIBUTION TO INS RISK MANAGEMENT INSURANCE Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Expenses OTHER FINANCE $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 ––$400,000 OTHER $243,500 $223,812 $243,500 ––$243,500 PROGRAM EXPENSE $0 –$0 ––$0 EXPENSES TOTAL $643,500 $623,812 $643,500 ––$643,500 Revenues OTHER REVENUES $16,289 – $16,289 ––$16,289 REVENUES TOTAL $16,289 – $16,289 ––$16,289 Dept. Net Local $627,211 $623,812 $627,211 $0 $0 $627,211 9904 - SELF INSURANCE RESERVE ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses OTHER FINANCE $300,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 – – $400,000 OTHER $209,211 $223,812 $243,500 $243,500 – – $243,500 PROGRAM EXPENSE – – $0 $0 – – $0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $509,211 $623,812 $643,500 $643,500 – – $643,500 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES $19,417 – $16,289 $16,289 – – $16,289 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $19,417 – $16,289 $16,289 – – $16,289 Dept. Net Local $489,794 $623,812 $627,211 $627,211 $0 $0 $627,211 INSURANCE RESERVENSURANCE RESERVERAUUEENNNNVAARRRRRREEINSURANCE RESERVE 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 102 INSURANCE RESERVE - Department Overview This is the General Fund distribution to Workforce Development, County Highway, and various supplemental and fringe benefit accounts Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $425,889 – $3,002,606 –– $3,002,606 FRINGE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER FINANCE $102,850 $100,028 $107,050 –– $107,050 OTHER $0––––– PROGRAM EXPENSE $6,930,241 $4,064,131 $4,963,859 $1,140,980 $1,140,980 $5,861,012 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $7,458,980 $4,164,159 $8,073,515 $1,140,980 $1,140,980 $8,970,668 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $310,000 $229,926 $310,000 –– $310,000 DESCRIPTION PENDING $0––––– OTHER REVENUES $11,850 $19,583 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $0––––– STATE AID $0––––– FEDERAL AID $0 $424,826 –––– REVENUES TOTAL $321,850 $674,335 $310,000 –– $310,000 Dept. Net Local $7,137,130 $3,489,824 $7,763,515 $1,140,980 $1,140,980 $8,660,668 INTERFUND DISTRIBUTIONNTERFUND DISTRIBUTIONOOUUUUBBDDDDNNNNNNRRRRBBINTERFUND DISTRIBUTION 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 103 INTERFUND DISTRIBUTION - 9101 - ALLOWANCE FOR NEGOTIATION ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES –– $425,889 $3,002,606 –– $3,002,606 FRINGE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL –– $425,889 $3,002,606 –– $3,002,606 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 ––– – DESCRIPTION PENDING ––$0 ––– – OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 ––– – TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $0 $0 $425,889 $3,002,606 $0 $0 $3,002,606 9502 - CONTRIBUTION TO COMM DEV ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $602,749 – $470,669 $374,160 – – $374,160 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $602,749 – $470,669 $374,160 – – $374,160 Total Revenues FEDERAL AID ––$0––– – TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0––– – Dept. Net Local $602,749 $0 $470,669 $374,160 $0 $0 $374,160 9503 - CONTRIBUTION TO CT FUND ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE –– $1,872,135 $0 $1,140,980 $1,140,980 $1,140,980 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL –– $1,872,135 $0 $1,140,980 $1,140,980 $1,140,980 Total Revenues ––––––– – TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL 000000 0 Dept. Net Local $0 $0 $1,872,135 $0 $1,140,980 $1,140,980 $1,140,980 9505 - CONTRIBUTION TO DM FUND ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $1,681,593 $523,306 $1,046,612 $947,613 ––$947,613 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,681,593 $523,306 $1,046,612 $947,613 ––$947,613 Total Revenues FEDERAL AID – $424,826 $0 –––– TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL – $424,826 $0 –––– Dept. Net Local $1,681,593 $98,480 $1,046,612 $947,613 $0 $0 $947,613 Section 4 Page 104 9513 - CONTRIBUTION TO CL FUND 9513 - CONTRIBUTION TO CL FUND ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses OTHER FINANCE $39,020 $9,028 $11,850 $11,850 ––$11,850 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $39,020 $9,028 $11,850 $11,850 ––$11,850 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES $38,955 $19,583 $11,850 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID ––$0––– – TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $38,955 $19,583 $11,850 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $65 -$10,555 $0 $11,850 $0 $0 $11,850 9522 - CONTRIBUTION TO D FUND ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $3,636,039 $3,540,825 $3,540,825 $3,398,259 –– $3,398,259 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $3,636,039 $3,540,825 $3,540,825 $3,398,259 –– $3,398,259 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $318,801 $229,926 $310,000 $310,000 ––$310,000 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $318,801 $229,926 $310,000 $310,000 ––$310,000 Dept. Net Local $3,317,238 $3,310,899 $3,230,825 $3,088,259 $0 $0 $3,088,259 9525 - CONTRIBUTION TO EM FUND 9525 - CONTRIBUTION TO EM FUND ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses OTHER FINANCE $91,000 $91,000 $91,000 $95,200 ––$95,200 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $91,000 $91,000 $91,000 $95,200 ––$95,200 Total Revenues ––––––– – TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL 000000 0 Dept. Net Local $91,000 $91,000 $91,000 $95,200 $0 $0 $95,200 Section 4 Page 105 Department Overview The Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC) is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Tompkins County. The ITCTC is charged with facilitating county- wide transportation planning and is responsible for working jointly and cooperatively with all transportation related agencies in Tompkins County, to carry out a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive performance-based multimodal transportation planning process, promoting the safe and efficient development, management, and operation of surface transportation systems to serve the mobility needs of people and freight, including accessible pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities, and foster economic growth and development, while minimizing transportation-related fuel consumption and air pollution. The ITCTC also provides transportation related information and analyses such as a traffic counts and crash reports. The ITCTC is responsible for preparing and updating the Transportation Improvement Plan, a five year program of federally funded transportation projects; and the Transportation Long Range Plan, a county- wide plan with a 20 year horizon. All federally funded transportation projects in Tompkins County (roads, bridges, etc.) are required to be included in the Transportation Improvement Plan. Tompkins County is the host organization for the ITCTC, which is wholly federally funded. The ITCTC also provides transportation related information and analyses such as a traffic counts and crash reports. The ITCTC is responsible for preparing and updating the Transportation Improvement Plan, a five year program of federally funded transportation projects; and the Transportation Long Range Plan, a county-wide plan with a 20 year horizon. All federally funded transportation projects in Tompkins County (roads, bridges, etc.) are required to be included in the Transportation Improvement Plan. Tompkins County is the host organization for the ITCTC, which is wholly federally funded. ITHACA-TOMPKINS CO. TRANSPORTATIONTHACA-TOMPKINS CO. TRANSPORTATIONRAOOOOOOOOMMNNNNNNAAAAAAAAPPPPRRRRKHHITHACA-TOMPKINS CO. TRANSPORTATION COUNCILCOUNCILUUOOLNNCOUNCIL 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 106 ITHACA-TOMPKINS CO. TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL - - Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $276,007 $156,137 $228,466 –– $228,467 OVERTIME $0 –$0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $5,250 $7,885 $4,000 ––$4,000 FRINGE $138,596 $71,464 $102,680 –– $102,679 OTHER FINANCE $0––––– OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $6,338 – $8,000 ––$8,000 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$6,419 $1,830 $5,300 ––$5,300 OTHER $13,918 $1,805 $11,500 ––$11,500 OTHER SUPPLIES $3,881 $249 $11,200 ––$11,200 PROGRAM EXPENSE $60,226 $6,795 $10,000 ––$10,000 TRAVEL TRAINING $10,400 $2,319 $6,000 ––$6,000 RENT $1,100 – $800 ––$800 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $2,988 $2,000 $4,000 ––$4,000 UTILITIES $5,958 $465 $6,000 ––$6,000 EXPENSES TOTAL $531,081 $250,951 $397,946 –– $397,946 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $0 –$0 ––$0 STATE AID $0 –$0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $531,081 $172,612 $397,946 –– $397,946 REVENUES TOTAL $531,081 $172,612 $397,946 –– $397,946 Dept. Net Local $0 $78,338 $0 $0 $0 $0 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Planning Analyst 0.51 0.51 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Transportation Analyst 0.60 0.71 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Transportation Planning Director 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 FTE 3.11 3.22 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Section 4 Page 107 5664 - 24/25 FHWA ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES ––– $228,467 ––$228,467 OVERTIME –––$0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY ––– $4,000 ––$4,000 FRINGE ––– $102,679 ––$102,679 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––– $8,000 ––$8,000 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.––– $5,300 ––$5,300 OTHER ––– $11,500 ––$11,500 OTHER SUPPLIES ––– $11,200 ––$11,200 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––– $10,000 ––$10,000 TRAVEL TRAINING ––– $6,000 ––$6,000 RENT –––$800 ––$800 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––– $4,000 ––$4,000 UTILITIES ––– $6,000 ––$6,000 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL ––– $397,946 ––$397,946 Total Revenues FEDERAL AID ––– $397,946 ––$397,946 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––– $397,946 ––$397,946 Dept. Net Local $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 5663 - 23/24 FTA ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES –$7,598 $27,244 $0 ––$0 OVERTIME –––$0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY –$476 $0 –––– FRINGE –$3,511 $13,632 –––– OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$759 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.–––$0 ––$0 OTHER ––$3,050 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$550 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE –––$0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING –$948 $1,608 $0 ––$0 RENT –––$0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES –$1,400 $1,875 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$750 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL – $13,934 $49,468 $0 ––$0 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES –––$0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID –– $49,468 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL –– $49,468 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $0 $13,934 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 4 Page 108 5662 23/24 FHWA ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES – $75,493 $248,763 $0 ––$0 OVERTIME –––$0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY –$3,466 $5,250 $0 ––$0 FRINGE – $34,331 $124,964 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$5,579 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.––$6,419 $0 ––$0 OTHER –– $10,868 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES –$64 $3,331 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE –$3,325 $60,226 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$8,792 $0 ––$0 RENT ––$1,100 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES –$0 $1,113 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$5,208 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL – $116,678 $481,613 $0 ––$0 Total Revenues FEDERAL AID –– $481,613 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL –– $481,613 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $0 $116,678 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 5661 22/23 FTA ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES –$5,029 $0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY ––$0––– – FRINGE –$2,292 $0 –––– OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $3,473 –$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.–––$0 ––$0 OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES $146 -$81 $0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE –$2,000 $0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING $230 $657 $0 $0 ––$0 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES –$600 $0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES –$144 $0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $3,849 $10,642 $0 $0 ––$0 Total Revenues FEDERAL AID $76,785 -$34,915 $0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $76,785 -$34,915 $0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local -$72,936 $45,557 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 4 Page 109 5660 22/23 FHWA ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $76,648 $50,305 $0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $1,750 $1,750 $0 –––– FRINGE $36,847 $23,074 $0 –––– OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.–$230 $0 $0 ––$0 OTHER $100 $1,805 $0 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES $3,094 $147 $0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $4,618 $1,470 $0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING $175 $69 $0 $0 ––$0 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $4,575 –$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES –$0$0$0 –– $0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $127,806 $78,850 $0 $0 ––$0 Total Revenues FEDERAL AID $94,410 $205,722 $0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $94,410 $205,722 $0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $33,397 -$126,872 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 4 Page 110 Department Overview The Tompkins County Legislature is the elective governing body of the County and adopts an annual budget, local laws, resolutions, policies, and makes decisions to meet the needs of County residents and communities. The elected County Legislators, when lawfully convened, constitute the legislative, appropriating, governing, and policy-determining body for Tompkins County. The mission of the Tompkins County Legislature is to collectively meet the needs of our residents and communities and to realize the Legislators' articulated vision. County government may perform those functions not provided as well by individuals, the private sector, other levels of government, or the not-for-profit sector. County activities will be designed to protect and enhance the lives of the County's diverse residents and communities in ways that are compassionate, ethical, and creative within the limits of what residents financially support. The Tompkins County Legislature's mission is to "collectively meet the needs of our residents and communities and to realize the Legislators' articulated vision. County government will perform those functions not provided as well by individuals, the private sector, other levels of government, or the not-for-profit sector. County activities will be designed to protect and enhance the lives of the County's diverse residents and communities in ways that are compassionate, ethical, and creative within the limits of what residents financially support." LEGISLATURE & CLERK OF THEEGISLATURE & CLERK OF THELAOO&&UU EEAARRRRKEEHH&&LEGISLATURE & CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURELEGISLATURELAUUEEAARREELEGISLATURE 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 111 LEGISLATURE & CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE - Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $604,549 $391,046 $612,818 –– $612,818 OVERTIME $0 –$0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $2,250 $1,544 $1,000 ––$1,000 FRINGE $268,024 $171,079 $271,123 –– $271,124 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $200 $26 $200 ––$200 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$23,170 $23,097 $24,268 $40,639 –$24,267 OTHER $28,334 $19,058 $28,489 ––$28,489 OTHER SUPPLIES $3,500 $3,003 $3,500 ––$3,500 PROGRAM EXPENSE $965 $4,400 $932 ––$932 TRAVEL TRAINING $15,000 $14,598 $16,000 $8,500 –$16,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 –$0 ––$0 UTILITIES $500 $289 $500 ––$500 ROLLOVER $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $946,492 $628,141 $958,830 $49,139 – $958,830 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $0 –$0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $0 –$0 ––$0 STATE AID $0 –$0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $0 $11,169 $0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $0 $11,169 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $946,492 $616,972 $958,830 $49,139 $0 $958,830 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Administrative/Computer Assistant 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Chief Deputy Clerk, Legislature 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Clerk, Legislature 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 County Legislator 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 Deputy Clerk, Legislature 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 FTE 17.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 Section 4 Page 112 1010 - LEGISLATURE ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $307,419 $201,243 $310,300 $319,725 ––$319,725 PREMIUM PAY ––$0 $0 ––$0 FRINGE $144,827 $87,696 $137,060 $141,223 ––$141,223 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $4,723 –$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER $1,816 $3,607 $11,000 $11,000 ––$11,000 OTHER SUPPLIES $470 $186 $500 $500 ––$500 PROGRAM EXPENSE –$4,400 $0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING $11,602 $14,598 $15,000 $15,000 $8,500 –$15,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $470,858 $311,729 $473,860 $487,448 $8,500 –$487,448 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $470,858 $311,729 $473,860 $487,448 $8,500 $0 $487,448 1040 - CLERK, LEGISLATURE ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $246,203 $167,301 $294,249 $293,093 ––$293,093 OVERTIME $227 –$0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $10,769 $1,544 $2,250 $1,000 ––$1,000 FRINGE $121,386 $73,600 $130,964 $129,901 ––$129,901 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $1,556 $26 $200 $200 ––$200 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$21,821 $22,986 $23,170 $24,267 $0 –$24,267 OTHER $1,671 $856 $2,450 $2,450 ––$2,450 OTHER SUPPLIES $4,178 $2,578 $3,000 $3,000 ––$3,000 PROGRAM EXPENSE $479 –$965 $932 ––$932 TRAVEL TRAINING $0 $0 $0 $1,000 ––$1,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES $396 $257 $500 $500 ––$500 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $408,686 $269,148 $457,748 $456,343 $0 –$456,343 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $66,556 $11,169 $0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $66,556 $11,169 $0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $342,130 $257,979 $457,748 $456,343 $0 $0 $456,343 Section 4 Page 113 1920 - MUNICIPAL DUES ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses OTHER $14,213 $14,578 $14,884 $15,039 ––$15,039 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $14,213 $14,578 $14,884 $15,039 ––$15,039 Total Revenues ––––––– – TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL 000000 0 Dept. Net Local $14,213 $14,578 $14,884 $15,039 $0 $0 $15,039 Section 4 Page 114 Over Target Requests Summary TARGET REQ TARGET REQ ONETIME REC ONETIME TOTAL REC FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses Legislature $958,830 $17,357 $31,782 –$958,830 EXPENSES TOTAL $958,830 $17,357 $31,782 –$958,830 Revenues Legislature $0 –––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $0 –––$0 Revenues - Expenses $958,830 $17,357 $31,782 $0 $958,830 LEGISLATURE & CLERK OF THEEGISLATURE & CLERK OF THELAOO&&UU EEAARRRRKEEHH&&LEGISLATURE & CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE - OTRLEGISLATURE - OTRLAROOUUAARRRRLEGISLATURE - OTR 2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs)2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs) Section 4 Page 115 LEGISLATURE & CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE -OTR - Department Request 1040 - Legislature - Software Upgrade to1040 - Legislature - Software Upgrade to Legistar - Service Contract with Granicus - OTRLegistar - Service Contract with Granicus - OTR ONETIME Priority 1 New InitiativeONETIME Priority 1 New Initiative OnetimeOnetime County Administrator Recommendation This one-time funding request is for an upgrade to our meeting management software that will allow the office to move from Minute Traq to Legistar through the Granicus platform. There has been a long-time concern of staff for the past five years that Minute Traq will be sunsetting in the near future.bAlthough Minute Traq continues to be ""maintained"" through Granicus, there have not been any significant upgrades to the software in a number of years.bCurrently, we have experienced ""issues"" with Minute Traq that require additional ""behind the scenes"" work by staff to make the finished product appear correct/normal.bMoving to Legistar would allow for additional control over administration and configuration of software.bWhich could provide enhanced streaming solutions and improved software maintenance with new features and functionality.bIn addition, the agenda component of Legistar meets higher ADA standards and the software is easier to use with a more intuitive user interface.bLegistar will offer a one-of-a-kind public portal that will provide a major increase in transparency and public access to information.bThe move to Legistar could provide improved future access to a greater Granicus platform and integrations, as well as including a possible boards and commissions component.b The County Administrator is unable to recommend the target increase to allow the department to upgrade the Granicus software, so this onetime request is also being denied due to fiscal constraints. 1040 - Legislature - Software Upgrade to Legistar - Service Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 1040 54425 Onetime SERVICE CONTRACTS $31,782 $31,782 Section 4 Page 116 1040 -Legislature -Software Upgrade to Legistar -Service Contract with Granicus -OTR ONETIME Priority 1 New Initiative Onetime -:-----------------< Department Request 1040 - Legislature Software Upgrade1040 - Legislature Software Upgrade Maintenance & Service Contract TargetMaintenance & Service Contract Target Increase - OTR Priority 2 New InitiativeIncrease - OTR Priority 2 New Initiative TargetTarget County Administrator Recommendation Target funding request for subscription and ongoing maintenance cost associated with Legislator software through Granicus. The subscription fees and ongoing maintenance fees will include annual maintenance for Legislator software, Government Transparency Suite, meeting Efficiency Suite, Open Platform Suite, Agenda and Meeting Management, and Granicus Encoding Appliance Software. Unable to recommend this year due to fiscal constraints. Proposal Name Functional Unit Account Code Account Number Description Amount 1040 - Legislature Software Upgrade Maintenance & Service Contract Increase - OTR TARGET 1040 54425 SERVICE CONTRACTS $8,857 $8,857 Department Request 1010-54412 Legislature Travel and Training -1010-54412 Legislature Travel and Training - OTR TARGETOTR TARGET Priority None New Initiative TargetPriority None New Initiative Target County Administrator Recommendation 1010-54412 Legislature Travel and Training Target Increase as requested and discussed at the 8/3/2023 Government Operations Committee meeting. Increase the total budget to $23,500. Unable to recommend this year due to fiscal constraints. 1010-54412 Legislature Travel and Training - OTR Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 1010 54412 TARGET TRAVEL/TRAINING $8,500 $8,500 Section 4 Page 117 1040 -Legislature Software Upgrade Maintenance & Service Contract Target Increase -OTR Priority 2 New Initiative Target -------------~ 1010-54412 Legislature Travel and Training- OTR TARGET Priority None New Initiative Target -L----------------~ Department Overview This budgeting unit holds the appropriation with which Tompkins County fulfills the state- mandate to reimburse tuition expenses for Tompkins County residents attending community colleges outside Tompkins County.$450,000.00 Expenses in 2024 PROGRAM EXPE... Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $400,000 $249,801 $450,000 ––$450,000 EXPENSES TOTAL $400,000 $249,801 $450,000 ––$450,000 Revenues OTHER REVENUES $0 –$0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $0 –$0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $400,000 $249,801 $450,000 $0 $0 $450,000 2490 - COMM.COLL.O'SIDE COUNTY ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $425,546 $249,801 $400,000 $450,000 – – $450,000 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $425,546 $249,801 $400,000 $450,000 – – $450,000 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES – – $0 $0 – – $0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL – – $0 $0 – – $0 Dept. Net Local $425,546 $249,801 $400,000 $450,000 $0 $0 $450,000 OUTSIDE COLLEGESOUTSIDE COLLEGESOOUUOODDSSOUTSIDE COLLEGES 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 118 OUTSIDE COLLEGES - Department Overview The County Charter charges the Department of Planning and Sustainability with preparing a comprehensive plan for the development of the county; collecting and distributing data and information on the County's population, land use, housing, environment, and community facilities; preparing planning studies and analyses; coordinating sustainability efforts within County government and collaborating with others on community-wide and regional sustainability efforts; and acting as a resource for county agencies and communities seeking funding from sources other than County government. The Department's focus is on implementing the Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan, and related strategies in the areas of housing, energy, conservation, development, and tourism. The Department is also responsible for administration of the County's Tourism Promotion program and, starting in 2023, the County's Transportation Planning program. PLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITYLAUUBBDDNNNNNNNNNNAAAAAAAAPPYBBPLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY, DEPARTMENT OFDEPARTMENT OFOODDMMNNAAPPRRFFDEPARTMENT OF 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 119 PLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY, DEPARTMENT OF - Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $869,659 $596,192 $869,760 –– $869,230 OVERTIME $0 –$0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $7,750 $7,250 $6,000 ––$6,000 FRINGE $386,096 $262,937 $386,823 –– $387,353 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $600 $3,651 $600 ––$600 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $0 –$0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$6,300 $2,848 $7,550 ––$7,550 OTHER $30,884 $28,516 $31,344 $4,474 – $31,344 OTHER SUPPLIES $3,000 $652 $4,050 ––$4,050 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $500 $478 $100 ––$100 MAINTENANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $121,925 $19,146 $69,625 $20,000 – $69,625 TRAVEL TRAINING $8,840 $5,187 $4,632 ––$4,632 RENT $250 –$250 ––$250 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $404,675 $79,490 $7,000 $60,000 $60,000 $67,000 UTILITIES $900 $496 $900 ––$900 ROLLOVER $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $1,841,379 $1,006,842 $1,388,634 $84,474 $60,000 $1,448,634 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $175,173 $174,492 $174,803 –– $174,803 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $132,615 $606 $600 ––$600 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $5,000 – $5,000 ––$5,000 STATE AID $40,000 $7,134 $43,000 –– $43,000 FEDERAL AID $60,000 $54,848 $0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $412,788 $237,080 $223,403 –– $223,403 Dept. Net Local $1,428,591 $769,762 $1,165,231 $84,474 $60,000 $1,225,231 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Administrative Assistant - Level 3 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Associate Planner 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 Chief Sustainability Officer 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 CommissionerPlanning & Sustainability 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Deputy Commiss Planning Sustainability 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Environmental Planner II 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 GIS Analyst 0.88 0.88 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Housing & Community Dev Planner II 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Planning Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Principal Account Clerk Typist 0.88 0.88 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Principal Planner Tourism Prgm Dir 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Project Assistant 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.15 0.15 0.00 Senior Planner 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 0.00 Sustainability Coordinator II 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 FTE 10.76 10.76 10.00 11.15 11.15 11.00 Section 4 Page 120 8020 - COMMUNITY PLANNING ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $770,662 $562,920 $869,659 $869,230 –– $869,230 OVERTIME ––$0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $28,443 $7,250 $7,750 $6,000 ––$6,000 FRINGE $376,379 $248,471 $386,096 $387,353 –– $387,353 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $9,014 $3,651 $600 $600 ––$600 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$4,096 $2,763 $6,300 $7,550 ––$7,550 OTHER $24,975 $28,513 $30,884 $31,344 $4,474 – $31,344 OTHER SUPPLIES $1,499 $631 $3,000 $4,050 ––$4,050 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE –$478 $500 $100 ––$100 MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $44,154 $19,146 $121,925 $69,625 $20,000 – $69,625 TRAVEL TRAINING $2,949 $4,977 $8,840 $4,632 ––$4,632 RENT $150 –$250 $250 ––$250 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $200,819 $79,490 $404,675 $7,000 $60,000 $60,000 $67,000 UTILITIES $679 $441 $900 $900 ––$900 ROLLOVER ––$0 ––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,463,818 $958,728 $1,841,379 $1,388,634 $84,474 $60,000 $1,448,634 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $156,392 $174,492 $175,173 $174,803 –– $174,803 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $2,744 – $132,615 $600 ––$600 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $27,170 – $5,000 $5,000 ––$5,000 STATE AID $185,047 $7,134 $40,000 $43,000 –– $43,000 FEDERAL AID $86,992 $54,848 $60,000 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $458,345 $236,474 $412,788 $223,403 –– $223,403 Dept. Net Local $1,005,473 $722,254 $1,428,591 $1,165,231 $84,474 $60,000 $1,225,231 Section 4 Page 121 Over Target Requests Summary TARGET REQ TARGET REQ ONETIME REC ONETIME TOTAL REC FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses Planning and Sustainability, Department of $1,388,634 $24,474 $60,000 $60,000 $1,448,634 EXPENSES TOTAL $1,388,634 $24,474 $60,000 $60,000 $1,448,634 Revenues Planning and Sustainability, Department of $223,403 –––$223,403 REVENUES TOTAL $223,403 –––$223,403 Revenues - Expenses $1,165,231 $24,474 $60,000 $60,000 $1,225,231 Department Request 8020 - Planning - Housing Affordability and8020 - Planning - Housing Affordability and Supportive Infrastructure Grant Program - OTRSupportive Infrastructure Grant Program - OTR Priority 1 Continuation of Previous YearsPriority 1 Continuation of Previous Years OTR TargetOTR Target County Administrator Recommendation Unable to support this request due to fiscal constraints. This program supports municipalities working to address their community’s housing shortage by providing funding to allow them to hire consultants or staff to write grants, develop plans, and create implementation strategies that encourage and expand housing availability and affordability. This request would continue an existing program that has been funded by the Legislature for four years - in 2019 ($50,000), 2021 ($15,000), 2022 ($15,000) and 2023 ($15,000). The program continues to effect meaningful change and for 2024, it is being proposed to be incorporated into the Department’s target budget at a slightly higher amount ($20,000) to allow support for one additional project each year and provide ongoing collaboration and financial support to municipal partners. History of Program Awards and Outcomes: As of August 3, 2023, a total of 8 projects have been awarded funds: 3 have been completed (Village of Dryden's CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Application, Town of Danby’s CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Application, and Town of Lansing's Town Center Traffic Study), 3 are underway or about to be initiated (Town of Danby's CDBG Rental Rehabilitation Application, Village of Dryden's CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Application, and Town of Ithaca's South Hill Financial Feasibility Study), and 2 withdrew their funding requests after they either found other funding or decided to pursue other solutions (Town of Danby's Septic Oriented PLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY,PLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITYLAUUBBDDNNNNNNNNNNAAAAAAAAPPYBBPLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY, DEPARTMENT OF - OTRDEPARTMENT OF - OTRROOOODDMMNNAAPPRRRRDEPARTMENT OF - OTR 2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs)2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs) Section 4 Page 122 PLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY, DEPARTMENT OF -OTR 8020 -Planning -Housing Affordability and Supportive Infrastructure Grant Program -OTR Priority 1 Continuation of Previous Years OTRTarget Development Hamlet Center Study and Town of Lansing's Town Center Generic Environmental Impact Statement). Program assistance has thus far resulted in $1 M in CDBG awards for housing rehabilitation projects to two local governments (Village of Dryden and Town of Danby) that used these funds to apply for those grants. Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 8020 54400 Target PROGRAM EXPENSE $20,000 $20,000 Department Request 8020 - Planning - Broadband Planning8020 - Planning - Broadband Planning Assistance - OTRAssistance - OTR Priority 2 Maintenance of Effort OnetimePriority 2 Maintenance of Effort Onetime County Administrator Recommendation As part of the 2022 budget, the Legislature approved a one-time Over-Target Request, in the amount of $60,000, to hire a consultant to help with broadband expansion in Tompkins County. As part of the 2023 budget, the Legislature approved an additional year of funding at the same level for broadband planning assistance. A consultant has been working with the County to provide assistance and advice on broadband planning, including data collection and analysis, identification of funding sources, engagement with local Internet Service Providers, and development of tailored options to expand broadband infrastructure. This 2024 budget request would provide an additional allocation of $60,000 to use only as needed to continue the Legislature's initiative. It is anticipated that consulting services will be required in 2024 to implement the selected options, apply for grant funding, and review technical specifications to implement next steps to provide broadband access to unserved locations.b Recommending this onetime over target request to support the broadband expansion plan. Broadband Planning Assistant Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 8020 54442 One-Time PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $60,000 $60,000 Section 4 Page 123 -1---------------< 8020 -Planning -Broadband Planning Assistance -OTR Priority 2 Maintenance of Effort Onetime -----------------j Department Request 8020 - Planning - County Membership - Dues8020 - Planning - County Membership - Dues Increases - OTRIncreases - OTR Priority 3 Maintenance of Effort TargetPriority 3 Maintenance of Effort Target County Administrator Recommendation Two organizations of which the County has been a member proposed increases to annual membership dues to gradually increase over a three-year period, beginning in 2022. The 2022 and 2023 increases were approved as Over- Target Requests by the Legislature. The current request would cover the increases scheduled for 2024: a) Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization (CLWIO). The purpose of CLWIO is ""to bring the watershed municipalities together to work collectively and collaboratively on monitoring, protecting, and restoring the health of the watershed."" The scheduled dues increase for 2024 is $2,874, bringing annual dues to $11,497 in 2024. b) Southern Tier 8 Regional Board (ST8). The mission of ST8 is to ""partner with member counties to identify and address multi-county issues in order to improve the quality of life within the region."" The scheduled dues increase for 2024 is $1,600, bringing annual dues to $16,000 in 2024. Unable to support this request due to fiscal constraints. Planning - County Membership Dues Increase Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 8020 54416 MEMBERSHIP DUES $1,600 8020 54416 MEMBERSHIP DUES $2,874 $4,474 Section 4 Page 124 8020 -Planning -County Membership -Dues Increases -OTR Priority 3 Maintenance of Effort Target Department Overview The Department of Probation and Community Justice provides the following mandatory services, stipulated within the Executive Law, as follows: (1) Intake, defined as a service for Family Court cases, designed to resolve problems on a voluntary basis and refer only those matters that require Court intervention; (2) Investigations, defined as a service whereby Probation Officers look into the legal and social background of persons who have been convicted of crimes, or of those charged with violations of articles within the Family Court Act, or of persons interested in finalizing a private adoption, in order to offer a recommendation to the Court with regard to sentence or disposition; (3) Supervision, defined as the monitoring of individuals sentenced to or placed on Probation, for the purpose of guaranteeing their compliance with specific Court-ordered conditions. The Probation Department also offers discretionary services including a wide range of alternative programs, designed to function together as a system of graduated sanctions. The services include differential supervision, community service, specialized caseloads, electronic monitoring, drug courts, and day reporting. Additionally, probation officers conduct drug testing and monitor compliance. When probationers fail to comply with their conditions of Probation, officers are charged with the responsibility of reporting to the courts and, if necessary, filing a Violation of Probation. Additionally, clients who perform well while under supervision are recommended for early discharge from Probation. JUSTICEUSTICEPROBATION AND COMMUNITY JPROBATION AND COMMUNITY JUUUUOOOOOOBBDD EEMMMMNNNNNNAAAAPPRRYBBEEPROBATION AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 125 PROBATION AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE - Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $2,439,551 $1,561,223 $2,348,382 $69,805 – $2,348,383 OVERTIME $0 $235 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $28,750 $73,488 $29,750 $0 – $29,750 FRINGE $1,078,765 $710,839 $1,050,421 $30,833 – $1,050,420 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $0 $1,899 $0 ––$0 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $0 $64,990 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER $17,000 $7,547 $17,000 –– $17,000 OTHER SUPPLIES $23,870 $9,101 $15,469 –– $15,469 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $5,000 $1,779 $5,000 ––$5,000 MAINTENANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $132,871 $3,181 $41,410 –– $41,410 TRAVEL TRAINING $17,630 $14,591 $26,079 –– $26,079 RENT $0 –$0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $111,392 $43,244 $90,201 –– $90,201 UTILITIES $7,140 $4,007 $7,140 ––$7,140 ROLLOVER $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $3,861,969 $2,496,124 $3,630,852 $100,638 – $3,630,852 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $44,964 $12,517 $32,000 –– $32,000 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $337,624 $439,835 $337,624 –– $337,624 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $0 –$0 ––$0 STATE AID $483,847 $346,603 $344,189 –– $344,189 FEDERAL AID $0 –$0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $866,435 $798,955 $713,813 –– $713,813 Dept. Net Local $2,995,534 $1,697,169 $2,917,039 $100,638 $0 $2,917,039 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Account Clerk Typist 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Administartive Assistant Level 2 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Administrative Assistant 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Administrative Assistant-Level 3 1.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Administrative Services Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Deputy Probation Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Principal Account Clerk Typist 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Probation Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Probation Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Probation Officer 13.00 13.00 11.00 11.00 10.00 9.00 Probation Supervisor 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Probation Systems Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Security Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Senior Account Clerk/Typist 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Senior Probation Officer 7.50 7.00 7.00 7.00 8.00 8.00 Work Project Supervisor 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Workforce Development Specialist 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 FTE 36.50 36.00 32.00 32.00 32.00 31.00 Section 4 Page 126 3140 - PLNG. & COORD. (PROBAT.) ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $157,626 $100,948 $155,195 $154,524 –– $154,524 OVERTIME ––$0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $3,250 $1,750 $2,375 $2,625 ––$2,625 FRINGE $75,820 $44,755 $69,599 $69,413 ––$69,413 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES $0 –$0 $0 ––$0 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$0 $0 ––$0 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $236,697 $147,453 $227,169 $226,562 –– $226,562 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $42,536 $33,226 $44,673 $44,673 ––$44,673 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $7,144 $18,109 $18,076 $18,470 ––$18,470 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $49,680 $51,335 $62,749 $63,143 ––$63,143 Dept. Net Local $187,017 $96,118 $164,420 $163,419 $0 $0 $163,419 Section 4 Page 127 3141 - ALTERNATIVES TO INCARC. ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $581,396 $381,357 $773,171 $834,955 –– $834,955 OVERTIME $3,739 $0 $0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $25,736 $34,294 $11,900 $12,650 ––$12,650 FRINGE $287,808 $181,147 $338,153 $374,387 –– $374,387 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER $2,519 $1,373 $4,350 $4,350 ––$4,350 OTHER SUPPLIES $1,154 $801 $2,540 $2,540 ––$2,540 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $4,389 $1,528 $5,000 $5,000 ––$5,000 MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $6,789 – $6,907 $7,296 ––$7,296 TRAVEL TRAINING $2,083 $3,517 $3,476 $5,165 ––$5,165 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $11,923 $12,303 $24,025 $22,025 ––$22,025 UTILITIES $675 $450 $960 $960 ––$960 ROLLOVER ––$0 ––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $928,210 $616,769 $1,170,482 $1,269,328 –– $1,269,328 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $1,243 $462 $1,000 $1,000 ––$1,000 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $2,022 $2,286 $10,000 $10,000 ––$10,000 STATE AID $33,645 $112,464 $111,601 $126,775 –– $126,775 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $36,909 $115,212 $122,601 $137,775 –– $137,775 Dept. Net Local $891,300 $501,557 $1,047,881 $1,131,553 $0 $0 $1,131,553 Section 4 Page 128 3142 - PROBATION INTAKE/INVESTIG ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $1,486,922 $926,346 $1,408,628 $1,256,724 $0 – $1,256,724 OVERTIME $11,084 $59 $0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $42,807 $30,180 $12,150 $12,150 $0 – $12,150 FRINGE $725,753 $415,297 $624,687 $560,462 $0 – $560,462 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $13,145 $1,899 $0 $0 ––$0 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT – $64,990 $0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER $9,017 $5,787 $12,650 $12,650 –– $12,650 OTHER SUPPLIES $20,431 $3,205 $11,431 $11,429 –– $11,429 MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $32,707 $2,522 $125,964 $34,114 –– $34,114 TRAVEL TRAINING $7,312 $10,843 $13,904 $20,664 –– $20,664 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $18,015 $14,121 $43,217 $27,454 –– $27,454 UTILITIES $4,174 $2,875 $5,340 $5,340 ––$5,340 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $2,371,367 $1,478,124 $2,257,971 $1,940,987 $0 – $1,940,987 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $18,667 $12,055 $31,000 $31,000 –– $31,000 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $284,910 $404,323 $282,951 $282,951 –– $282,951 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $172,237 $200,965 $339,163 $183,614 –– $183,614 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $475,813 $617,343 $653,114 $497,565 –– $497,565 Dept. Net Local $1,895,554 $860,782 $1,604,857 $1,443,422 $0 $0 $1,443,422 Section 4 Page 129 3160 - ATI INITIATIVES ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $141,673 $66,771 $102,557 $102,182 ––$102,182 OVERTIME $520 –$0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $5,154 $3,000 $2,325 $2,325 ––$2,325 FRINGE $69,415 $30,404 $46,326 $46,161 ––$46,161 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES $2,067 $1,216 $1,500 $1,500 ––$1,500 MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING $100 $100 $250 $250 ––$250 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $20,226 $14,365 $30,609 $31,451 ––$31,451 UTILITIES $705 $477 $840 $840 ––$840 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $239,860 $116,332 $184,407 $184,709 ––$184,709 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $1,054 $15,065 $15,007 $15,330 ––$15,330 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $1,054 $15,065 $15,007 $15,330 ––$15,330 Dept. Net Local $238,807 $101,267 $169,400 $169,379 $0 $0 $169,379 3994 - RE-ENTRY PROGRAM ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $3,166 $913 $8,976 $9,271 ––$9,271 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $3,166 $913 $8,976 $9,271 ––$9,271 Total Revenues ––––––– – TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL 000000 0 Dept. Net Local $3,166 $913 $8,976 $9,271 $0 $0 $9,271 Section 4 Page 130 Department Overview The mission of the Recycling and Materials Management Department is to develop and implement a sustainable materials management strategy for Tompkins County. With a focus on the state's solid waste management hierarchy, this approach utilizes and prioritizes environmentally sound, cost- effective, socially responsible, and safe practices. This is accomplished through coordinated administrative, operational, and educational programs that maximize diversion with the 4R's (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rebuy) as a focal point. RECYCLING AND MATERIALSRECYCLING AND MATERIALSDDMMNNNNSSAAAAAARRRRYRECYCLING AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OFMANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OFOODDMMMMMMNNNNNNAAAAAAPPRRFFMANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 131 RECYCLING AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF - - Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $953,939 $577,300 $1,018,095 –– $1,018,096 OVERTIME $3,000 $876 $4,330 ––$4,330 PREMIUM PAY $9,000 $11,679 $9,500 ––$9,500 FRINGE $426,657 $257,046 $427,391 –– $427,391 OTHER FINANCE $176,516 – $176,516 –– $176,516 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $53,100 $16,447 $12,650 –– $12,650 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $0 –$0 ––$0 HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT $25,500 – $25,500 –– $25,500 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$34,196 $9,804 $26,198 –– $26,198 OTHER $177,571 $125,071 $177,913 –– $177,913 OTHER SUPPLIES $191,470 $37,853 $117,435 –– $117,435 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $10,050 $4,259 $11,249 –– $11,249 MAINTENANCE $75,000 $32,091 $80,615 –– $80,615 HIGHWAY MATERIALS $0 –$0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $67,500 $61,693 $73,250 –– $73,250 TRAVEL TRAINING $11,350 $2,589 $13,650 –– $13,650 RENT $0 –$0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $6,881,328 $4,475,832 $6,985,358 –– $6,985,358 UTILITIES $34,742 $22,375 $35,372 –– $35,372 EXPENSES TOTAL $9,130,919 $5,634,915 $9,195,022 –– $9,195,023 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $411,537 $4,526 $47,479 –– $47,479 OTHER REVENUES $8,565,805 $6,776,570 $8,808,379 –– $8,808,379 USE OF FUND BALANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $25,000 $9,028 $35,000 –– $35,000 STATE AID $128,577 $93,513 $304,164 –– $304,164 FEDERAL AID $0 –$0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $9,130,919 $6,883,637 $9,195,022 –– $9,195,022 Dept. Net Local $0 -$1,248,722 $0 $0 $0 $1 Section 4 Page 132 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Administrative Assistant 2 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.50 Administrative Assistant 3 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Administrative Assistant 4 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Assistant Recycling Specialist 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Communication & Administrative 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Communications Coordinator 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Communications Specialist 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Dep Dir of Recycling & Materials Mgmt 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Fiscal Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Recycling and Materials Mgt Dir 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Recycling Assistant 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Recycling Driver 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 Senior Account Clerk/Typist 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Senior Weigh Scale Operator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Solid Waste Enforcement Officer 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Waste Reduction & Recycling Coordinator 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 Weigh Scale Operator 0.80 0.90 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.00 FTE 14.30 13.90 13.50 13.75 15.50 15.50 8160 - SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $196,863 $151,794 $247,287 $267,160 – – $267,160 OVERTIME $705 $38 $1,500 $2,165 – – $2,165 PREMIUM PAY $4,306 $4,229 $1,750 $3,125 – – $3,125 FRINGE $95,078 $68,014 $110,662 $119,385 – – $119,385 OTHER FINANCE $176,112 – $176,516 $176,516 – – $176,516 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$500 $750 ––$750 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$8,976 $7,593 $28,348 $20,450 –– $20,450 OTHER $37,538 $30,272 $36,990 $41,475 –– $41,475 OTHER SUPPLIES $4,386 $2,939 $10,900 $12,350 –– $12,350 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 MAINTENANCE $2,298 $13,044 $37,000 $37,000 –– $37,000 HIGHWAY MATERIALS ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING – $1,303 $1,100 $2,550 ––$2,550 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,054,979 $851,471 $1,334,240 $1,438,628 –– $1,438,628 UTILITIES $1,130 $923 $1,224 $1,236 ––$1,236 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,582,371 $1,131,622 $1,988,017 $2,122,790 –– $2,122,790 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $1,877,478 $1,463,642 $1,988,017 $2,122,789 –– $2,122,789 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $1,877,478 $1,463,642 $1,988,017 $2,122,789 –– $2,122,789 Dept. Net Local -$295,107 -$332,019 $0 $1 $0 $0 $1 Section 4 Page 133 8163 - RECYCLING ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $168,908 $75,564 $222,308 $222,300 – – $222,300 OVERTIME $129 $18 $1,500 $2,165 – – $2,165 PREMIUM PAY $2,832 $1,250 $4,500 $1,750 ––$1,750 FRINGE $81,108 $33,490 $100,844 $98,963 –– $98,963 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT –– $25,000 $0 ––$0 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER $1,339 $1,439 $3,390 $3,355 ––$3,355 OTHER SUPPLIES $3,969 $3,544 $11,871 $10,774 –– $10,774 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 HIGHWAY MATERIALS ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING $2,404 – $4,500 $3,800 ––$3,800 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $2,482,078 $1,695,249 $2,684,073 $2,652,649 –– $2,652,649 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $2,742,768 $1,810,553 $3,057,986 $2,995,756 –– $2,995,756 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $1,446 $4,525 $2,560 $3,000 ––$3,000 OTHER REVENUES $2,773,603 $1,897,065 $3,007,926 $2,883,092 –– $2,883,092 USE OF FUND BALANCE ––$0––– – INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $75,062 $64,875 $47,500 $109,664 –– $109,664 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $2,850,112 $1,966,465 $3,057,986 $2,995,756 –– $2,995,756 Dept. Net Local -$107,343 -$155,912 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 4 Page 134 8164 - SOLID WASTE RECY. & COLL. ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $31,434 $22,200 $33,644 $33,644 –– $33,644 OVERTIME $95 $6 $0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY ––$0 $500 ––$500 FRINGE $14,834 $9,679 $14,861 $15,082 –– $15,082 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER $0 –$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES $11,200 $9,368 $8,960 $11,446 –– $11,446 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $737 –$0 $0 ––$0 HIGHWAY MATERIALS ––$0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,773,506 $1,265,872 $1,874,750 $2,003,539 –– $2,003,539 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,831,806 $1,307,125 $1,932,215 $2,064,211 –– $2,064,211 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES $2,224,168 $2,232,476 $1,932,215 $2,064,210 –– $2,064,210 STATE AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $2,224,168 $2,232,476 $1,932,215 $2,064,210 –– $2,064,210 Dept. Net Local -$392,362 -$925,351 $0 $1 $0 $0 $1 8165 - SOLID WASTE REDUCTION ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $50,943 $47,897 $33,644 $33,644 – – $33,644 OVERTIME $22 $11 $0 $0 – – $0 PREMIUM PAY $1,777 – $0 $625 – – $625 FRINGE $24,838 $20,882 $14,861 $15,137 – – $15,137 OTHER FINANCE – – $0 $0 – – $0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT – – $0 $0 – – $0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.– – $0 $0 – – $0 OTHER $15 $128 $230 $230 – – $230 OTHER SUPPLIES $26,745 $28 $26,950 $29,558 – – $29,558 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE – – $0 $0 – – $0 PROGRAM EXPENSE – – $0 $0 – – $0 TRAVEL TRAINING – – $0 $0 – – $0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $8,005 $205,000 $190,900 $196,760 – – $196,760 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $112,345 $273,946 $266,585 $275,954 – – $275,954 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES – – $0 $0 – – $0 OTHER REVENUES $105,556 $243,331 $241,585 $240,953 – – $240,953 USE OF FUND BALANCE ––$0––– – INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $39,020 $9,028 $25,000 $35,000 – – $35,000 STATE AID – – $0 $0 – – $0 FEDERAL AID – – $0 $0 – – $0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $144,576 $252,359 $266,585 $275,953 – – $275,953 Dept. Net Local -$32,231 $21,587 $0 $1 $0 $0 $1 Section 4 Page 135 8166 - OLD LANDFILLS &FACILITIES ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $28,954 $22,249 $33,644 $33,644 – – $33,644 OVERTIME $346 – $0 $0 – – $0 PREMIUM PAY $1,008 – $1,000 $500 ––$500 FRINGE $14,264 $9,695 $15,302 $15,082 ––$15,082 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER –– $3,500 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES $64 – $1,450 $1,000 ––$1,000 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 MAINTENANCE $5,440 $250 $5,850 $6,075 ––$6,075 HIGHWAY MATERIALS ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$500 $500 ––$500 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $109,788 $168,570 $208,450 $207,160 –– $207,160 UTILITIES $243 $166 $300 $300 ––$300 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $160,107 $200,930 $269,996 $264,261 –– $264,261 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES $265,674 $269,996 $269,996 $264,260 –– $264,260 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $265,674 $269,996 $269,996 $264,260 –– $264,260 Dept. Net Local -$105,567 -$69,066 $0 $1 $0 $0 $1 Section 4 Page 136 8168 - SOLID WASTE ADMIN ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $221,899 $135,297 $193,928 $238,227 –– $238,227 OVERTIME $119 $541 $0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $4,000 $1,410 $1,750 $2,000 ––$2,000 FRINGE $106,452 $59,819 $86,431 $79,610 ––$79,610 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $6,095 $16,447 $27,600 $11,900 ––$11,900 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$1,142 $765 $1,590 $1,490 ––$1,490 OTHER $117,193 $87,597 $132,451 $131,843 –– $131,843 OTHER SUPPLIES $4,227 $3,872 $6,300 $5,600 ––$5,600 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $1,826 $869 $4,250 $2,249 ––$2,249 MAINTENANCE $21,838 $18,797 $29,650 $30,540 ––$30,540 PROGRAM EXPENSE $60,525 $61,693 $67,500 $73,250 ––$73,250 TRAVEL TRAINING $207 –$500 $1,000 ––$1,000 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $6,793 $9,386 $10,915 $12,787 ––$12,787 UTILITIES $25,784 $17,970 $29,418 $29,836 ––$29,836 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $578,101 $414,462 $592,283 $620,332 –– $620,332 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES –– $408,977 $44,479 ––$44,479 OTHER REVENUES $385,913 $426,431 $183,306 $575,853 –– $575,853 USE OF FUND BALANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $385,913 $426,431 $592,283 $620,332 –– $620,332 Dept. Net Local $192,188 -$11,969 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 4 Page 137 8169 - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $31,586 $22,215 $33,644 $33,644 – – $33,644 OVERTIME $367 – $0 $0 – – $0 PREMIUM PAY $131 –$0 $500 ––$500 FRINGE $15,091 $9,683 $14,861 $15,082 ––$15,082 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$3,319 $1,350 $2,258 $2,258 ––$2,258 OTHER $836 $712 $1,010 $1,010 ––$1,010 OTHER SUPPLIES $14 $129 $1,150 $1,150 ––$1,150 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 MAINTENANCE $2,246 – $2,500 $7,000 ––$7,000 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING $1,920 – $2,150 $2,800 ––$2,800 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $114,299 $42,777 $106,475 $106,518 –– $106,518 UTILITIES $2,922 $2,690 $3,800 $4,000 ––$4,000 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $172,731 $79,556 $167,848 $173,962 –– $173,962 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES $97,870 $126,452 $130,848 $138,962 –– $138,962 STATE AID $40,994 – $37,000 $35,000 ––$35,000 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $138,864 $126,452 $167,848 $173,962 –– $173,962 Dept. Net Local $33,868 -$46,896 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 8171 - ORGANICS RECYCLE & REDUCT8171 - ORGANICS RECYCLE & REDUCT ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $56,595 $70,589 $155,840 $155,834 –– $155,834 OVERTIME $132 $261 $0 –––– PREMIUM PAY $4,574 $2,777 $0 $500 ––$500 FRINGE $28,812 $32,085 $68,835 $69,053 ––$69,053 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT –– $25,500 $25,500 ––$25,500 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$0 – $2,000 $2,000 ––$2,000 OTHER –––$0–– $0 OTHER SUPPLIES $33,499 $17,845 $123,889 $45,557 ––$45,557 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $4,491 $3,315 $5,800 $9,000 ––$9,000 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING $891 $1,285 $2,600 $3,000 ––$3,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $221,317 $194,438 $471,525 $367,317 –– $367,317 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $350,311 $322,596 $855,989 $677,761 –– $677,761 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES – $10,434 $811,912 $518,260 –– $518,260 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $4,749 $28,637 $44,077 $159,500 –– $159,500 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $4,749 $39,071 $855,989 $677,760 –– $677,760 Dept. Net Local $345,562 $283,525 $0 $1 $0 $0 $1 Section 4 Page 138 8171 -ORGANICS RECYCLE & REDUCT - Department Overview Tompkins County receives most* of the sales tax generated within the County and then distributes portions of the collections to towns, villages, and the City of Ithaca based on a statutory formula. This budgeting unit reflects the direct cash payments by the County to the towns, villages, and City of Ithaca for their respective shares of the sales tax. *(The exception is a direct payment by the State to the City of Ithaca for its 50% share of the basic 3% county sales tax generated within the City.) $14,423,122.00 Object Code Description from FY2024 SALES TAX 3%- TOWNS SALES TAX 1%-CITY SALES TAX 1% -TOWNS SALES TAX 1% SALES TAX DISTRIBUTIONSALES TAX DISTRIBSALES TAX DISAXX OOUUBBDDNNAAAARRRRBBXSALES TAX DISTRIBUTION 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 139 SALES TAX DISTRIBUTION - Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses OTHER FINANCE $685,591 – $2,375,173 –– $2,375,173 OTHER $12,047,949 $10,296,189 $12,047,949 –– $12,047,949 PROGRAM EXPENSE $0 –$0 ––$0 EXPENSES TOTAL $12,733,540 $10,296,189 $14,423,122 –– $14,423,122 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $12,733,540 $5,629,100 $14,423,122 –– $14,423,122 OTHER REVENUES $0 ––––– REVENUES TOTAL $12,733,540 $5,629,100 $14,423,122 –– $14,423,122 Dept. Net Local $0 $4,667,089 $0 $0 $0 $0 1985 - DISTRIBUTION OF SALES TAX ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses OTHER $12,432,675 $10,296,189 $12,047,949 $12,047,949 –– $12,047,949 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $12,432,675 $10,296,189 $12,047,949 $12,047,949 –– $12,047,949 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $11,376,419 $4,718,139 $12,047,949 $12,047,949 –– $12,047,949 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $11,376,419 $4,718,139 $12,047,949 $12,047,949 –– $12,047,949 Dept. Net Local $1,056,256 $5,578,050 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 6901 - COUNTY/CITY PROGRAM ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses OTHER FINANCE $910,961 – $685,591 $2,375,173 –– $2,375,173 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $910,961 – $685,591 $2,375,173 –– $2,375,173 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES – $910,961 $685,591 $2,375,173 –– $2,375,173 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL – $910,961 $685,591 $2,375,173 –– $2,375,173 Dept. Net Local $910,961 -$910,961 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 4 Page 140 Department Overview The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office in collaboration with surrounding community agencies, is an active participant in building and strengthening community partnerships that progressively foster the public safety interests of the County's residents and visitors. The Sheriff's Office team continually strives to inspire the confidence and respect of the community it serves, through all-inclusive leadership and accountability. The Sheriff's Office encourages innovative concepts that promote development in new directions, focus on achieving exceptional service to the public, and continually aim to be a model of excellence in the area of law enforcement. SHERIFF'S OFFICESHERIFF'S OFFICOOEERREEHHSHERIFF'S OFFICE 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 141 SHERIFF'S OFFICE FF OUNTY Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $4,659,385 $1,973,804 $4,684,203 $367,778 $202,114 $4,886,317 OVERTIME $586,989 $254,046 $310,477 $8,000 $8,000 $318,477 PREMIUM PAY $92,467 $1,083,948 $156,196 $2,000 $2,000 $158,196 FRINGE $2,371,896 $1,445,293 $2,019,843 $162,448 $89,275 $2,109,118 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $360,203 $33,134 $94,000 –– $94,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $34,700 $33,144 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$119,692 $123,251 $117,763 $41,275 – $117,763 OTHER $10,950 $6,228 $10,950 –– $10,950 OTHER SUPPLIES $131,160 $46,188 $104,930 $0 $0 $104,930 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $120,700 $103,247 $113,775 $2,000 $2,000 $115,775 MAINTENANCE $0 $753 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $33,027 $23,106 $10,100 $23,026 – $10,100 TRAVEL TRAINING $35,172 $19,846 $37,000 $12,500 – $37,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $20,000 $1,270 $20,000 –– $20,000 UTILITIES $31,400 $25,264 $30,900 $0 $0 $30,900 ROLLOVER $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $8,607,741 $5,172,521 $7,710,137 $619,027 $303,389 $8,013,526 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $190,000 $152,647 $150,000 –– $150,000 OTHER REVENUES $144,200 $85,755 $70,000 –– $70,000 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $272,400 $263,099 $272,400 –– $272,400 STATE AID $456,800 $72,751 $29,695 –– $29,695 FEDERAL AID $310,447 –$0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $1,373,847 $574,252 $522,095 –– $522,095 Dept. Net Local $7,233,894 $4,598,269 $7,188,042 $619,027 $303,389 $7,491,431 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Civil Account and Permit Clerk 2.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 Criminal Investigator 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Deputy Sheriff 26.00 28.00 28.00 28.00 31.00 31.00 Deputy Sheriff (part-time)2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.50 Executive Assistant To The Sheriff 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Lieutenant Deputy Sheriff 1.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Senior Civil/Account Permit Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Senior Investigator 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sergeant-Deputy Sheriff 7.00 7.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 Sheriff 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Sheriff's Clerk 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Special Patrol Officer 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 Special Patrol Officer (part-time)0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 Victim Advocate/Recovery 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 FTE 46.00 49.00 48.00 54.00 55.00 60.50 Section 4 Page 142 3110 - CIVIL ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $671,714 $387,135 $766,865 $657,048 $117,832 $117,832 $774,880 OVERTIME $14,010 $4,736 $16,856 $5,307 $0 $0 $5,307 PREMIUM PAY $6,225 $4,848 $3,925 $11,196 $0 $0 $11,196 FRINGE $325,752 $172,871 $347,985 $291,850 $52,047 $52,047 $343,897 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT –$466 $1,000 $1,000 ––$1,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$11,942 $11,250 $13,200 $13,200 –– $13,200 OTHER $7,576 $4,673 $4,400 $4,400 ––$4,400 OTHER SUPPLIES $4,866 $4,277 $12,930 $12,430 –– $12,430 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $100 ––$100 TRAVEL TRAINING $1,448 $250 $2,000 $2,000 ––$2,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES $325 $93 $900 $900 ––$900 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,043,858 $590,598 $1,170,061 $999,431 $169,879 $169,879 $1,169,310 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $89,386 $65,487 $100,000 $90,000 –– $90,000 OTHER REVENUES $14,698 $4,942 $5,000 $5,000 ––$5,000 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID –– $177,984 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $104,084 $70,429 $282,984 $95,000 –– $95,000 Dept. Net Local $939,774 $520,169 $887,077 $904,431 $169,879 $169,879 $1,074,310 3111 - SWAT ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES ––$0 $0 ––$0 OVERTIME ––$0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY ––$0 $0 ––$0 FRINGE ––$0––– – OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $10,747 $4,474 $7,152 $3,000 ––$3,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.––$0 $0 $0 –$0 OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES $1,676 $2,683 $6,000 $3,000 ––$3,000 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING $4,756 $3,260 $5,000 $10,000 $0 –$10,000 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $17,178 $10,418 $18,152 $16,000 $0 –$16,000 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $17,178 $10,418 $18,152 $16,000 $0 $0 $16,000 Section 4 Page 143 3113 - LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $3,938,463 $1,473,815 $3,892,520 $4,027,156 $249,947 $84,282 $4,111,438 OVERTIME $463,503 $235,535 $570,133 $305,170 $8,000 $8,000 $313,170 PREMIUM PAY $1,488,200 $1,022,892 $88,542 $145,000 $2,000 $2,000 $147,000 FRINGE $2,699,516 $1,192,924 $2,023,911 $1,727,994 $110,402 $37,228 $1,765,222 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $80,428 $27,923 $352,050 $90,000 –– $90,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $208,039 $33,144 $34,700 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$116,743 $111,563 $106,492 $104,563 $41,275 – $104,563 OTHER $1,153 $666 $5,900 $5,900 ––$5,900 OTHER SUPPLIES $83,674 $48,994 $107,730 $85,000 $0 $0 $85,000 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $186,329 $90,737 $120,700 $113,775 $2,000 $2,000 $115,775 MAINTENANCE $819 $753 $0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $285 – $23,027 $0 $23,026 –$0 TRAVEL TRAINING $23,844 $16,335 $28,172 $25,000 $12,500 – $25,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES $29,106 $25,159 $30,500 $30,000 $0 $0 $30,000 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $9,320,103 $4,280,440 $7,384,377 $6,659,558 $449,150 $133,510 $6,793,068 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $72,686 $87,160 $90,000 $60,000 –– $60,000 OTHER REVENUES $36,717 $39,186 $87,200 $30,000 –– $30,000 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $236,054 $263,099 $272,400 $272,400 –– $272,400 STATE AID $59,828 $52,650 $450,335 $23,230 –– $23,230 FEDERAL AID $0 – $132,463 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $405,285 $442,095 $1,032,398 $385,630 –– $385,630 Dept. Net Local $8,914,818 $3,838,345 $6,351,979 $6,273,928 $449,150 $133,510 $6,407,438 Section 4 Page 144 Over Target Requests Summary TARGET REQ TARGET REQ ONETIME REC ONETIME TOTAL REC FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses Sheriff's Office - Road $7,710,137 $315,639 $303,388 $303,389 $8,013,526 EXPENSES TOTAL $7,710,137 $315,639 $303,388 $303,389 $8,013,526 Revenues Sheriff's Office - Road $522,095 –––$522,095 REVENUES TOTAL $522,095 –––$522,095 Revenues - Expenses $7,188,042 $315,639 $303,388 $303,389 $7,491,431 SHERIFF'S OFFICE - OTRSHERIFF'S OFFICE - OTRROOOORRRRHHSHERIFF'S OFFICE - OTR 2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs)2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs) Section 4 Page 145 SHERIFF'S OFFICE -OTR - Department Request 3110 - Sheriff - Continuation of Sheriff Clerk3110 - Sheriff - Continuation of Sheriff Clerk Positions - OTR ONETIMEPositions - OTR ONETIME Priority 1 Continuation of Previous YearsPriority 1 Continuation of Previous Years OTR OnetimeOTR Onetime County Administrator Recommendation Year 3 of 3 of OTR#118 from 2022. This OTR is requesting the continuation of funding for two Sheriff’s Clerks.bThis program falls under the Tompkins County Reimagining Public Safety plan, and allows trained, unarmed representatives from the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office to handle certain calls. The unarmed responses may be handled via telephone or in-person at the Public Safety Building depending on the nature of the call. The program is designed to both assess the effectiveness and outcomes of unarmed responses to certain call types and free up time for Sheriff’s Deputies to respond to emergency calls, complete investigations, and build more relationships with members of the community. This program took over the Sex Offender Registry Program and handled a total of 151 calls during the 2022 year. One of the Sheriff’s Clerk also took courses and became part of the certified US-NYS Chaplin's Task Force. The Sheriff’s Office plans on exploring ways to incorporate the Sheriff’s Clerks’ new certification into expanding services for the community and our office members.b Approved onetime funding to support the final year of this multiyear initiative. 3110 - Sheriì - Continuation of Sheriì Clerk Positions Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 3110 51000 REGULAR PAY $117,832 3110 58800 REGULAR PAY $52,046 $169,878 Section 4 Page 146 3110 -Sheriff -Continuation of Sheriff Clerk Positions -OTR ONETIME Priority 1 Continuation of Previous Years OTROnetime Department Request 3113 - Sheriff - Addition of 2 Deputies - OTR3113 - Sheriff - Addition of 2 Deputies - OTR TARGETTARGET Priority 1 Continuation of Previous YearsPriority 1 Continuation of Previous Years OTR TargetOTR Target County Administrator Recommendation Year 2 of Amendment #13 from 2023- Addition of 2 Deputies. This OTR is requesting target funding for two (2) Deputy Sheriff positions. As requested in the original OTR from 2023, in the second and subsequent years all funding would be added to target. The addition of these two deputy positions has had their intended benefit; reduction in overtime, more shifts above minimum staffing levels, allowance of existing staff to utilize their accrued PTO, and ability to actively participate in Reimaging Public Safety recommendations.bb Unable to recommend this year due to fiscal constraints. Recommend continuing as one- time. 3113 - Sheriì - Addition of 2 Deputies - OTR Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 3113 51000 REGULAR PAY $165,664 3113 58800 REGULAR PAY $73,174 3113 54400 Target PROGRAM EXPENSE $23,026 $261,864 Section 4 Page 147 3113 -Sheriff -Addition of 2 Deputies -OTR TARGET Priority 1 Continuation of Previous Years OTRTarget -f-------------------l Department Request 3113 - Sheriff - Tompkins County Crisis3113 - Sheriff - Tompkins County Crisis Response Unit - OTR MULTIYEARResponse Unit - OTR MULTIYEAR Priority 2 Continuation of Previous YearsPriority 2 Continuation of Previous Years OTR MultiYearOTR MultiYear County Administrator Recommendation Year 2 of 3. This OTR is requesting continued funding for one Deputy Sheriff position to staff a crisis intervention co-response team in partnership with Tompkins County Mental Health. The CARE (Crisis Alternative Response & Engagement) team will be comprised of a Deputy Sheriff and a Licensed Clinical Therapist Counselor from the Tompkins County Mental Health Department. We anticipate being able to officially start the co-response team in the later half of 2023. Over the last year, the Sheriff's Office, the Whole Health Department, and the Department of Emergency Response have worked collaboratively to design a crisis co- response program that will best serve our community. This work has included but it not limited to, meeting with other jurisdictions that have been doing similar work, developing policy, establishing an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) regarding each department's role, recruitment for the positions, identifying stakeholders that the Team will work closely with, developing branding, establishing quality control measures, establishing minimum qualifications, and continuing training needs for the Team members, etc.bThe formation of this pilot unit, in consultation with the Mental Health Department, will serve as the vehicle to evaluate and implement future specific plans.bb Approved onetime funding to support year two of this multiyear initiative. 3113 - Sheriì - Tompkins County Crisis Response Unit - OTR Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 3113 51000 REGULAR PAY $84,282 3113 51200 One-Time OVERTIME PAY $8,000 3113 54421 One-Time AUTO MAINTENACE/REPAIRS $2,000 3113 51300 One-Time SHIFT PAY $2,000 3113 58800 REGULAR PAY $37,227 $133,509 Section 4 Page 148 3113 -Sheriff -Tompkins County Crisis Response Unit -OTR MULTIYEAR Priority 2 Continuation of Previous Years OTR MultiYear Department Request 2024-01-01 3113 - Sheriì - Axon - OTR TARGET 4 Equipment Target County Administrator Recommendation In 2020, the Sheriff’s Office entered into a five (5) year contract withbAxonbfor forty-five (45) Body Worn Cameras and thirty (30) Tasers. The annual cost under the current contract is $82,980. Over the last three years, the Sheriff’s Office has added additional road patrol staff resulting in a need to increase the supply of certain department equipment items and subsequent service contracts. Due to this need, the Sheriff’s Office negotiated a new five (5) year contract withbAxonbfor sixty- five (65) Body Worn Cameras and forty-five (45) Tasers. The annual cost for this new contract is $124,255, a $41,275 increase. The option of adding the additional equipment items to the current contract was explored but resulted in higher costs and a less consistent replacement schedule. The new negotiated contract includes unlimited data storage, extended warranties to replace damaged/broken equipment, technical support, annual training cartridges, annual live cartridges, and free upgrades to newer released models. This new contract will take us through 2028.b While much of the jail is covered by security cameras, there is no audio available and if an incident occurs within a jail cell there is no video footage available for review. The Sheriff’s Office would like to start a BWC pilot program in the jail. This new contract would provide us with ten (10) to twelve (12) cameras to conduct this pilot program. Body-worn cameras provide an effective tool for reviewing officer/inmate interactions, as a training aid, as a deterrent for inmate misbehavior, and to help ensure accountability for both law enforcement officials and inmates. Unable to recommend this year due to fiscal constraints. 3113 - Sheriì - Axon - OTR Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 3113 54425 Target SERVICE CONTRACTS $41,275 $41,275 Section 4 Page 149 Department Request 3113 - Sheriff - Increased Training - OTR3113 - Sheriff - Increased Training - OTR TARGETTARGET Priority 6 Maintenance of Effort TargetPriority 6 Maintenance of Effort Target County Administrator Recommendation Over the last four years, the Sheriff’s Office has been able to increase the training budget annually with cost savings from within our own functional unit budget, usually through a decrease in overtime expenses. We currently allocate $25,000 in our training budget for the 3113 functional unit, which equates to less than $500 per road patrol staff employee, to cover registration fees, travel expenses, and a recently substantially higher meal reimbursement. The Sheriff’s Office is requesting an additional $12,500 for a total of $37,500 or roughly $700 per road patrol staff employee for training costs.bbTraining and development help gain and retain employees, increase job satisfaction and morale, decrease liability, and improve job skills.bb Unable to recommend this year due to fiscal constraints. 3113 - Sheriì - Increased Training - OTR Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 3113 54412 TRAVEL/TRAINING $12,500 $12,500 Section 4 Page 150 3113 -Sheriff -Increased Training -OTR TARGET Priority 6 Maintenance of Effort Target Department Overview It is the responsibility of the Corrections Division of the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office to provide a safe and secure environment for inmates committed to the custody of the Sheriff, as well as for inmates, staff, and visitors. Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $3,269,818 $1,051,337 $2,807,134 –– $2,877,608 OVERTIME $313,473 $252,876 $380,002 –– $324,527 PREMIUM PAY $91,135 $738,289 $98,537 –– $98,537 FRINGE $1,624,729 $891,103 $1,327,574 –– $1,327,575 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $38,010 $7,623 $39,166 –– $39,166 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $32,035 $38,310 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$74,971 $64,012 $109,252 –– $109,252 OTHER $132,724 $84,664 $137,324 –– $137,324 OTHER SUPPLIES $391,674 $310,237 $396,189 –– $396,189 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $163,500 $126,054 $133,658 –– $133,658 MAINTENANCE $5,000 $866 $5,000 ––$5,000 PROGRAM EXPENSE $0 –$0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING $20,000 $10,368 $35,000 $17,500 – $20,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $225,000 $663,172 $225,000 –– $225,000 UTILITIES $5,000 $4,946 $7,000 ––$7,000 ROLLOVER $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $6,387,069 $4,243,857 $5,700,836 $17,500 – $5,700,836 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $45,500 $55,688 $45,500 –– $45,500 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $0 –$0 ––$0 STATE AID $12,459 $79,639 $102,252 –– $102,252 FEDERAL AID $0 –$0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $57,959 $135,327 $147,752 –– $147,752 Dept. Net Local $6,329,110 $4,108,529 $5,553,084 $17,500 $0 $5,553,084 JAILSHERIFF'S OFFICE JSHERIFF'S OFFICE JOO LAARRHHSHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 151 SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL - Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Cook (Jail)1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.00 Corrections Captain 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Corrections Officer 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 35.00 Corrections Sergeant 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 Forensic Counselor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Head Cook 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Jail Forensic Counselor Trainee 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Jail Nurse 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Part Time Corrections Officer 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 Psychiatrist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.22 0.10 Reg. Professional Nurse 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Sergeant 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 0.00 Undersheriff 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 FTE 51.40 51.40 50.40 50.40 49.62 48.10 3150 - CORRECTIONS ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $1,536,183 $988,992 $3,269,818 $2,877,608 –– $2,877,608 OVERTIME $390,283 $243,276 $313,473 $324,527 –– $324,527 PREMIUM PAY $1,022,146 $695,280 $91,135 $98,537 –– $98,537 FRINGE $1,389,815 $841,121 $1,624,729 $1,327,575 –– $1,327,575 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $39,766 $7,393 $38,010 $39,166 –– $39,166 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $149,657 $38,310 $32,035 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$61,872 $63,736 $74,971 $109,252 –– $109,252 OTHER $13,249 $14,788 $12,700 $17,300 –– $17,300 OTHER SUPPLIES $258,570 $191,916 $286,674 $291,189 –– $291,189 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $82,175 $109,797 $163,500 $133,658 –– $133,658 MAINTENANCE $5,207 $866 $5,000 $5,000 ––$5,000 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING $22,396 $10,368 $20,000 $20,000 $17,500 – $20,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES $10,653 $4,946 $5,000 $7,000 ––$7,000 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $4,981,972 $3,210,791 $5,937,045 $5,250,812 $17,500 – $5,250,812 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $784 –$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $56,708 $55,688 $45,500 $45,500 –– $45,500 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $121,068 $79,639 $12,459 $102,252 –– $102,252 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $178,560 $135,327 $57,959 $147,752 –– $147,752 Dept. Net Local $4,803,413 $3,075,464 $5,879,086 $5,103,060 $17,500 $0 $5,103,060 Section 4 Page 152 3151 - MEDICAL AND BOARDING ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES ––$0 $0 ––$0 FRINGE ––$0––– – OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER $102,035 $69,866 $120,024 $120,024 ––$120,024 OTHER SUPPLIES $82,309 $111,382 $105,000 $105,000 ––$105,000 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $163,621 $663,172 $225,000 $225,000 ––$225,000 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $347,965 $844,420 $450,024 $450,024 ––$450,024 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $347,965 $844,420 $450,024 $450,024 $0 $0 $450,024 Section 4 Page 153 Over Target Requests Summary TARGET REQ TARGET REQ ONETIME REC ONETIME TOTAL REC FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses Sheriff's Office - Jail $5,700,836 $17,500 ––$5,700,836 EXPENSES TOTAL $5,700,836 $17,500 ––$5,700,836 Revenues Sheriff's Office - Jail $147,752 –––$147,752 REVENUES TOTAL $147,752 –––$147,752 Revenues - Expenses $5,553,084 $17,500 $0 $0 $5,553,084 Department Request 3150 - Sheriff Jail - Increased Training - OTR3150 - Sheriff Jail - Increased Training - OTR TARGETTARGET Priority 5 Maintenance of Effort TargetPriority 5 Maintenance of Effort Target County Administrator Recommendation Unable to recommend this year due to fiscal constraints. Over the last four years, the Sheriff’s Office has been able to increase the training budget annually with cost savings from within our own functional unit budget, usually through a decrease in overtime expenses. We currently allocate $20,000 in our training budget for the 3150 functional unit, which equates to less than $400 per jail staff employee, to cover registration fees, travel expenses, and a recently substantially higher meal reimbursement. The Sheriff’s Office is requesting an additional $17,500 for a total of $37,500 or roughly $700 per jail staff employee for training costs.bbTraining and development help gain and retain employees, increase job satisfaction and morale, decrease liability, and improve job skills.bb 3150 - Sheriì Jail - Increased Training - OTR Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 3150 54412 TRAVEL/TRAINING $17,500 $17,500 JAIL - OTRAIL - OTRSHERIFF'S OFFICE JSHERIFF'S OFFICE J ROOOOAARRRRHHSHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL - OTR 2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs)2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs) Section 4 Page 154 SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL -OTR 3150 -Sheriff Jail -Increased Training -OTR TARGET Priority 5 Maintenance of Effort Target Department Overview We Provide Benefits And Services To SustainWe Provide Benefits And Services To Sustain Families And Individuals And Assist Them ToFamilies And Individuals And Assist Them To Achieve Independence.Achieve Independence. Department staff determine applicants' eligibility for public assistance programs and, through those program, help recipients to meet their basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, heating, and utilities. To assist these clients to increase and maintain self-sufficiency, our program offerings include employment services, education and training, subsidized day care, and establishment and collection of child support. SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTOOSSDDMMNNVAAAAPPRRRRSOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 155 SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT We Provide Benefits And Services To Sustain Families And Individuals And Assist Them To Achieve Independence. Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $11,133,970 $7,022,304 $11,446,945 –– $11,446,947 OVERTIME $131,950 $18,324 $131,950 –– $131,950 PREMIUM PAY $130,000 $328,820 $123,002 –– $123,002 FRINGE $5,029,552 $3,211,298 $5,168,728 –– $5,168,728 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $51,325 $39,571 $46,025 –– $46,025 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $199,699 $76,919 $139,000 –– $139,000 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$18,476 $46,019 $18,023 –– $18,023 OTHER $636,111 $518,042 $611,010 –– $611,010 OTHER SUPPLIES $84,430 $62,441 $76,797 –– $76,797 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $25,500 $17,686 $30,252 –– $30,252 MAINTENANCE $5,000 – $6,500 ––$6,500 PROGRAM EXPENSE $33,979,957 $24,398,132 $36,863,267 –– $36,863,267 TRAVEL TRAINING $81,000 $103,570 $86,000 –– $86,000 RENT $0 –$0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $855,890 $313,489 $836,393 –– $836,393 UTILITIES $69,600 $24,813 $59,558 –– $59,558 ROLLOVER $0 ––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $52,432,460 $36,181,427 $55,643,450 –– $55,643,452 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $1,031,171 $765,110 $1,176,090 –– $1,176,090 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $12,000 $136,539 $12,000 –– $12,000 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $0 –$0 ––$0 STATE AID $15,039,904 $10,446,978 $16,622,027 –– $16,622,027 FEDERAL AID $13,394,893 $11,375,056 $13,550,909 –– $13,550,909 REVENUES TOTAL $29,477,968 $22,723,683 $31,361,026 –– $31,361,026 Dept. Net Local $22,954,492 $13,457,744 $24,282,424 $0 $0 $24,282,426 Section 4 Page 156 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Account Clerk/Typist 2.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 Accounting Supervisor 1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Administrative Assistant 2.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Administrative Assistant - Level 1 9.43 8.43 5.00 4.00 5.00 7.00 Administrative Assistant - Level 2 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 Administrative Assistant - Level 3 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 Administrative Assistant - Level 4 2.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 Case Aide 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Case Supervisor "A"1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Case Supervisor "B"9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 10.00 10.00 Casework Assistant 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 Caseworker 19.00 20.00 19.00 21.00 25.00 25.00 Commissioner 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Commissioner Of Social Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Coord of Child Support Enforce 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Coordinator 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Coordinator of Child Support 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Coordinator of Child Support Enforcement 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 Deputy Commissioner 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Deputy Commissioner of Social Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 Dir of Administrative Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Director of Administrative Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 Director of Administrative Services Trainee 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 0.00 Director Of Administrative Services Trainee 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Director of Eligibility 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Director of Operations 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Director of Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Division Coordinator 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.00 0.00 Employee Relations Liaison 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Facilities and Security Manager 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Financial Investigator 6.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 Fiscal Coordinator 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Information Aide 3.00 2.00 5.50 6.00 4.00 2.00 Keyboard Specialist 4.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Lg Term Care/Adult Pro Svc Co 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Microcomputer Specialist 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Principal Account Clerk Typist 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 Principal Account Clerk/Typist 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 Principal Social Welfare Examiner 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 4.00 5.00 Prog Audit and Quality Assurance Coord 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Program Audit and QA Coordinator 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Program Development Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Receptionist 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Registered Professional Nurse 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Security Officer 3.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 3.00 3.00 Security Officer (Per Diem)0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Senior Account Clerk/Typist 0.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 Senior Caseworker 23.00 24.00 25.00 24.00 23.00 23.00 Senior Financial Investigator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Senior Social Welfare Examiner 13.00 13.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 Senior Typist 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Social Services Attorney 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Social Welfare Examiner 40.00 42.00 41.00 39.00 38.00 39.00 Staff Development & Quality Supervisor 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Section 4 Page 157 Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Staff Development and Quality 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Staff Development and Quality Supervisor 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 Staff Retention & Human Resources Coord 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Substance Abuse Evaluator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Systems Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Welfare Investigator 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 FTE 178.43 181.43 179.50 181.00 184.50 188.00 6010 - PLNG. & COORD. (DSS) ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $10,204,765 $6,643,421 $11,133,970 $11,446,947 – – $11,446,947 OVERTIME $19,021 $16,317 $131,950 $131,950 – – $131,950 PREMIUM PAY $419,895 $294,102 $130,000 $123,002 – – $123,002 FRINGE $5,013,561 $3,030,592 $5,029,552 $5,168,728 – – $5,168,728 OTHER FINANCE – – $0 $0 – – $0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $49,845 $37,085 $51,325 $46,025 – – $46,025 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $70,713 $76,919 $199,699 $139,000 – – $139,000 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$16,775 $19,596 $18,476 $18,023 – – $18,023 OTHER $313,787 $126,020 $436,111 $483,915 – – $483,915 OTHER SUPPLIES $122,525 $60,557 $84,430 $76,797 – – $76,797 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $21,791 $17,088 $25,500 $30,252 – – $30,252 MAINTENANCE – – $5,000 $6,500 – – $6,500 PROGRAM EXPENSE $2,797,247 $3,148,452 $4,407,406 $3,383,564 – – $3,383,564 TRAVEL TRAINING $71,073 $102,628 $81,000 $86,000 – – $86,000 RENT – – $0 $0 – – $0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $450,294 $313,569 $855,890 $836,393 – – $836,393 UTILITIES $43,888 $23,771 $69,600 $59,558 – – $59,558 ROLLOVER ––$0–––– TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $19,615,179 $13,910,116 $22,659,909 $22,036,654 – – $22,036,654 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $369,745 $185,133 $278,808 $281,631 – – $281,631 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)– – $0 $0 – – $0 OTHER REVENUES $1 $37,959 $12,000 $12,000 – – $12,000 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE – – $0 $0 – – $0 STATE AID $9,287,055 $5,917,227 $8,482,967 $8,652,428 – – $8,652,428 FEDERAL AID $12,924,120 $6,941,450 $7,965,914 $7,414,581 – – $7,414,581 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $22,580,921 $13,081,770 $16,739,689 $16,360,640 – – $16,360,640 Dept. Net Local -$2,965,742 $828,347 $5,920,220 $5,676,014 $0 $0 $5,676,014 Section 4 Page 158 -- 6055 - DAYCARE ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $1,277,200 $1,533,040 $2,030,634 $2,962,551 –– $2,962,551 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,277,200 $1,533,040 $2,030,634 $2,962,551 –– $2,962,551 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $2,412 $2,700 $0 $5,000 ––$5,000 OTHER REVENUES $598 –$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $1,895,862 $1,282,058 $1,959,882 $2,886,799 –– $2,886,799 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $1,898,872 $1,284,758 $1,959,882 $2,891,799 –– $2,891,799 Dept. Net Local -$621,671 $248,282 $70,752 $70,752 $0 $0 $70,752 6070 - PURCHASE OF SERVICES ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $1,123,703 $923,326 $1,446,941 $1,837,781 –– $1,837,781 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,123,703 $923,326 $1,446,941 $1,837,781 –– $1,837,781 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$1,685 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $215 –$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $693,692 $635,394 $843,728 $1,128,095 –– $1,128,095 FEDERAL AID -$29,781 $784,517 $0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $664,126 $1,419,911 $845,413 $1,128,095 –– $1,128,095 Dept. Net Local $459,578 -$496,585 $601,528 $709,686 $0 $0 $709,686 6100 - MEDICAID ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $9,728,054 $6,626,086 $10,521,407 $11,767,634 –– $11,767,634 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $9,728,054 $6,626,086 $10,521,407 $11,767,634 –– $11,767,634 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $9,728,054 $6,626,086 $10,521,407 $11,767,634 $0 $0 $11,767,634 Section 4 Page 159 6101 - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $1,126 – $3,000 $10,000 – – $10,000 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,126 – $3,000 $10,000 – – $10,000 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $132,092 $75,458 $140,000 $104,000 ––$104,000 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID -$74,318 -$27,223 -$65,760 -$45,120 ––-$45,120 FEDERAL AID -$63,229 -$22,074 -$71,240 -$48,880 ––-$48,880 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL -$5,455 $26,161 $3,000 $10,000 ––$10,000 Dept. Net Local $6,581 -$26,161 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 6106 SPEC. NEEDS ADULT FAM. ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$2,000 $9,000 ––$9,000 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL ––$2,000 $9,000 ––$9,000 Total Revenues STATE AID ––$2,000 $9,000 ––$9,000 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$2,000 $9,000 ––$9,000 Dept. Net Local $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 6109 FAMILY ASSISTANCE ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $3,606,867 $2,540,602 $2,964,378 $3,613,092 –– $3,613,092 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $3,606,867 $2,540,602 $2,964,378 $3,613,092 –– $3,613,092 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $316,337 $204,375 $67,154 $71,246 ––$71,246 OTHER REVENUES $2,006 $8,744 $0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $308,485 $386,657 $182,827 $2,840 ––$2,840 FEDERAL AID $3,854,676 $1,970,105 $2,461,493 $3,529,811 –– $3,529,811 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $4,481,504 $2,569,881 $2,711,474 $3,603,897 –– $3,603,897 Dept. Net Local -$874,637 -$29,279 $252,904 $9,195 $0 $0 $9,195 Section 4 Page 160 6119 CHILD CARE ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $5,829,383 $4,233,236 $7,114,073 $6,157,682 –– $6,157,682 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $5,829,383 $4,233,236 $7,114,073 $6,157,682 –– $6,157,682 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $20,049 $7,626 $135,618 $170,522 ––$170,522 OTHER REVENUES $1,262 –$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $3,751,852 $1,119,856 $1,877,518 $1,859,181 –– $1,859,181 FEDERAL AID $4,990,887 $1,717,276 $2,970,300 $2,626,126 –– $2,626,126 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $8,764,050 $2,844,758 $4,983,436 $4,655,829 –– $4,655,829 Dept. Net Local -$2,934,667 $1,388,478 $2,130,637 $1,501,853 $0 $0 $1,501,853 6123 DELINQUENT CARE ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $422,264 $356,934 $579,457 $668,912 ––$668,912 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $422,264 $356,934 $579,457 $668,912 ––$668,912 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $146,062 $200,954 $484,443 $514,755 ––$514,755 FEDERAL AID $190 –$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $146,252 $200,954 $484,443 $514,755 ––$514,755 Dept. Net Local $276,012 $155,981 $95,014 $154,157 $0 $0 $154,157 6129 STATE TRAINING SCHOOLS ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses OTHER $388,558 $387,393 $200,000 $127,095 ––$127,095 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $388,558 $387,393 $200,000 $127,095 ––$127,095 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $388,558 $387,393 $200,000 $127,095 $0 $0 $127,095 Section 4 Page 161 6140 SAFETY NET ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $4,929,480 $3,913,903 $4,756,770 $6,349,517 –– $6,349,517 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $4,929,480 $3,913,903 $4,756,770 $6,349,517 –– $6,349,517 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $269,377 $240,337 $322,055 $455,008 ––$455,008 OTHER REVENUES $4,933 $13,759 $0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $2,126,883 $926,068 $1,233,279 $1,601,623 –– $1,601,623 FEDERAL AID – $17,399 $78,426 $39,271 ––$39,271 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $2,401,193 $1,197,563 $1,633,760 $2,095,902 –– $2,095,902 Dept. Net Local $2,528,286 $2,716,341 $3,123,010 $4,253,615 $0 $0 $4,253,615 6141 FUEL CRISIS ASSIST. STATE ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $10,031 $31,515 $75,000 $75,000 ––$75,000 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $10,031 $31,515 $75,000 $75,000 ––$75,000 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $108,556 $49,461 $85,000 $85,000 ––$85,000 OTHER REVENUES $8,002 $851 $0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID -$44,472 -$33,617 -$10,000 -$10,000 ––-$10,000 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $72,086 $16,695 $75,000 $75,000 ––$75,000 Dept. Net Local -$62,056 $14,820 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 6142 EMERG. AID TO ADULTS ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $32,720 $20,822 $78,891 $28,534 ––$28,534 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $32,720 $20,822 $78,891 $28,534 ––$28,534 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $902 $20 $851 $3,683 ––$3,683 OTHER REVENUES –$3$0$0 –– $0 STATE AID $33,831 $5,987 $39,020 $12,426 ––$12,426 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $34,733 $6,010 $39,871 $16,109 ––$16,109 Dept. Net Local -$2,013 $14,812 $39,020 $12,425 $0 $0 $12,425 Section 4 Page 162 Department Overview Opening in 2019 the Tompkins Center for History and Culture will be a vibrant cultural destination on the Commons in downtown Ithaca, NY. It will deliver engaging multimedia exhibits and program experiences on local and regional history and on Tompkins County's impact on the world. TCHC has three main goals: 1) build community by offering opportunities to deepen connections among County residents through sharing of narratives and place-based initiatives; 2) engage the public in a vibrant exploration of our unique community through history, heritage and cultural lenses; and 3) orient visitors to local tourism opportunities. Also, the co-location of the Downtown Visitors Center generates additional opportunities for the CVB's visitor services staff to engage more visitors in exploring the community. TOMPKINS CENTER FOR HISTORY &&&&OOOOOOMMNNNN &PP RRRRRRYKHH &&TOMPKINS CENTER FOR HISTORY & CULTURECULTUREUUUUEERREECULTURE 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 163 TOMPKINS CENTER FOR HISTORY & CULTURE - ',, I ........ 'TOMPKINS Center for History & Culture Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses OTHER FINANCE $30,000 $113,252 $30,000 –– $30,000 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$0 $1,292 $0 ––$0 OTHER $5,000 $4,681 $5,000 ––$5,000 OTHER SUPPLIES $0 –$0 ––$0 MAINTENANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $56,000 $28,000 $56,000 –– $56,000 RENT $4,200 – $4,200 ––$4,200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 –$0 ––$0 UTILITIES $0 –$0 ––$0 EXPENSES TOTAL $95,200 $147,226 $95,200 –– $95,200 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $4,200 – $4,200 ––$4,200 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $91,000 $91,000 $91,000 –– $91,000 REVENUES TOTAL $95,200 $91,000 $95,200 –– $95,200 Dept. Net Local $0 $56,226 $0 $0 $0 $0 7989 - TOMP CTR FOR HIST&CULTURE ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses OTHER FINANCE $113,252 $113,252 $30,000 $30,000 ––$30,000 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT –––$0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$2,237 $1,292 $0 $0 ––$0 OTHER $4,298 $4,681 $5,000 $5,000 ––$5,000 OTHER SUPPLIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $56,000 $28,000 $56,000 $56,000 ––$56,000 RENT –– $4,200 $4,200 ––$4,200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES $5,369 –$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $181,156 $147,226 $95,200 $95,200 ––$95,200 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES –– $4,200 $4,200 ––$4,200 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $91,000 $91,000 $91,000 $91,000 ––$91,000 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $91,000 $91,000 $95,200 $95,200 ––$95,200 Dept. Net Local $90,156 $56,226 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 4 Page 164 Department Overview Hotel room occupancy tax (established by Local Law No. 4 of 1989) is used to strengthen Tompkins County's tourism products and marketing to insure a healthy tourism industry in Tompkins County. The Convention and Visitors Bureau is supported by these funds, and other initiatives are also financed by this program to encourage the development of, and out-of-county marketing for, attractions, events, and activities that will increase stay- over visitors in Tompkins County. The room tax fund balance is a result of tourism program revenues exceeding expenditures in prior years. Hotel room occupancy taxes are used for the enhancement of the general economy of Tompkins County though promotion of tourism. Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $0 – $0 – – $0 PREMIUM PAY – – $0 – – $0 FRINGE $0 – $0 – – $0 OTHER FINANCE $132,800 $166,409 $177,680 –– $177,680 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $0 –$0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER $4,045,250 $1,777,359 $3,095,353 –– $3,095,353 OTHER SUPPLIES $0 –$0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $0 –$0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING $0 –$0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $453,288 $311,244 $373,519 –– $373,519 EXPENSES TOTAL $4,631,338 $2,255,012 $3,646,552 –– $3,646,552 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $4,321,088 $1,317,323 $3,646,552 –– $3,646,552 OTHER REVENUES $0 $4,059 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $0 $91,230 $0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $4,321,088 $1,412,611 $3,646,552 –– $3,646,552 Dept. Net Local $310,250 $842,400 $0 $0 $0 $0 TOURISM PROMOTIONTOURISM PROMOTIONOOOOOOUUOOMMMMNNPPRRRRTOURISM PROMOTION 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 165 TOURISM PROMOTION ........ TOMPKINS COUNTY ()U/'/¥111 • a Development & Enhancing ""'1a ~-W Promoting Economic'/1 Our Quality of Life ~ fT J f Clf rrf 6475 - ROOM TAX ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES – – $0 $0 – – $0 PREMIUM PAY –––$0–– $0 FRINGE – – $0 $0 – – $0 OTHER FINANCE $151,809 $166,409 $132,800 $177,680 – – $177,680 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT – – $0 $0 – – $0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.– – $0 $0 – – $0 OTHER $2,030,852 $1,777,359 $4,045,250 $3,095,353 – – $3,095,353 OTHER SUPPLIES – – $0 $0 – – $0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $25,173 – $0 $0 – – $0 TRAVEL TRAINING – – $0 $0 – – $0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $278,300 $311,244 $453,288 $373,519 – – $373,519 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $2,486,134 $2,255,012 $4,631,338 $3,646,552 – – $3,646,552 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $3,807,060 $1,317,323 $4,321,088 $3,646,552 –– $3,646,552 OTHER REVENUES $20,000 $4,059 $0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $547,835 $91,230 $0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $4,374,895 $1,412,611 $4,321,088 $3,646,552 –– $3,646,552 Dept. Net Local -$1,888,761 $842,400 $310,250 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 4 Page 166 Department Overview The Transportation Planning Department oversees Fixed Route and complementary paratransit services along with Mobility Management programs to provide county residents with Access for all and break down transportation barriers. The fixed route system is Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT), which is a joint venture of Cornell University, the City of Ithaca, and Tompkins County to provide public transit service to Tompkins County and a portion of Tioga County. The program also supports Gadabout transportation services to senior citizens and disabled persons, para-transit service and demand response in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. TRANSPORTATION PLANNINGTRANSPORTATION PLANNINGLARAGGOOOONNNNNNNNNNAAAAAAPPPPRRRRTRANSPORTATION PLANNING 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 167 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING - Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $210,436 $150,888 $212,930 –– $212,930 OVERTIME $0 –$0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $1,750 $4,349 $1,750 ––$1,750 FRINGE $89,822 $56,067 $94,824 ––$94,824 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $18,000 $2,726 $2,000 ––$2,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $0 –$0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$824,966 $442,742 $587,185 –– $587,185 OTHER $7,010 – $8,903 ––$8,903 OTHER SUPPLIES $5,400 $105 $4,900 ––$4,900 PROGRAM EXPENSE $10,000 $22,176 $10,000 ––$10,000 TRAVEL TRAINING $5,000 – $45,000 ––$45,000 RENT –– $12,000 ––$12,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 –$0 ––$0 UTILITIES $200 –$0 ––$0 EXPENSES TOTAL $1,172,584 $679,052 $979,492 –– $979,492 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $0 –$0 ––$0 STATE AID $97,146 – $134,741 –– $134,741 FEDERAL AID $749,166 – $723,023 –– $723,023 REVENUES TOTAL $846,312 – $857,764 –– $857,764 Dept. Net Local $326,272 $679,052 $121,728 $0 $0 $121,728 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Chief Transportation Officer 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Chief Transportation Planner 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Principal Account Clerk Typist 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Transportation Planner II 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 FTE 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 Section 4 Page 168 5631 - TRANSPORTATION PLANNER ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $84,975 $124,754 $210,436 $212,930 ––$212,930 OVERTIME ––$0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $1,750 $4,349 $1,750 $1,750 ––$1,750 FRINGE $40,848 $44,704 $89,822 $94,824 ––$94,824 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $300 $2,453 $18,000 $2,000 ––$2,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$237,607 $442,742 $824,966 $587,185 ––$587,185 OTHER $36 –$7,010 $8,903 ––$8,903 OTHER SUPPLIES –$105 $5,400 $4,900 ––$4,900 PROGRAM EXPENSE $3,129 $22,176 $10,000 $10,000 ––$10,000 TRAVEL TRAINING $495 –$5,000 $45,000 ––$45,000 RENT ––– $12,000 ––$12,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$200 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $369,140 $641,282 $1,172,584 $979,492 ––$979,492 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID –– $97,146 $134,741 ––$134,741 FEDERAL AID $877,417 – $749,166 $723,023 ––$723,023 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $877,417 – $846,312 $857,764 ––$857,764 Dept. Net Local -$508,277 $641,282 $326,272 $121,728 $0 $0 $121,728 Section 4 Page 169 Department Overview Unallocated Revenues include: Sales Tax, Interest Income, Rent on County owned properties, Payments in Lieu of Tax, Interest & Penalties on delinquent taxes, and other non- departmental revenue $52,316,087.00 Object Code Description from FY2024 SALES TAX 3% OtherPENALTIES PROP TAXEDEED TRANSFER TAXCLERK FEESO LIC FEE/GAMING REV Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $0 –$0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $0 –$0 ––$0 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $46,286,152 $96,323,979 $49,933,674 –– $49,833,674 OTHER REVENUES $2,382,413 $1,800,527 $2,382,413 –– $2,382,413 USE OF FUND BALANCE $1,282,399 –$0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $0 –$0 ––$0 STATE AID $0 –$0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $0 –$0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $49,950,964 $98,124,506 $52,316,087 –– $52,216,087 Dept. Net Local -$49,950,964 -$98,124,506 -$52,316,087 $0 $0 -$52,216,087 UNALLOCATED REVENUESUNALLOCATED REVENUESUUOOUUDDNNNNVSSAAAARRUNALLOCATED REVENUES 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 170 UNALLOCATED REVENUES 9999 - UNALLOCATED REVENUE ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses ––––––– Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $106,849,741 $95,071,986 $46,286,152 $49,833,674 –– $49,833,674 OTHER REVENUES $2,522,375 $1,800,527 $2,382,413 $2,382,413 –– $2,382,413 USE OF FUND BALANCE –– $1,282,399 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $91,186 –$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $3,091,950 –$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $112,555,252 $96,872,513 $49,950,964 $52,216,087 –– $52,216,087 Dept. Net Local -$112,555,252 -$96,872,513 -$49,950,964 -$52,216,087 $0 $0 -$52,216,087 Section 4 Page 171 Department Overview Pursuant to the County Charter and Executive Law § 357, Tompkins County is required to have a County Veterans Service Agency as well as a Director to serve the County. The mission of the department is to provide entitlement information and advocacy assistance to military personnel, Veterans, and their dependents in matters relating to Veterans law. The Director is required to be accredited as a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representative within eighteen months of appointment. Accreditation shall mean the authority granted by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to assist Veterans and their family members in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for benefits pursuant to federal regulations. The Tompkins County Legislature established the Tompkins County Veterans Service Agency in 2019. VETERANS SERVICE AGENCYVETERANS SERVICE AGENCYRANNNNVVAAAARRRRYVETERANS SERVICE AGENCY 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 172 VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY - Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $165,622 $61,483 $165,623 –– $116,866 OVERTIME $0––––– PREMIUM PAY –– $500 ––$500 FRINGE $73,155 $26,789 $73,376 ––$51,841 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $975 $1,258 $0 ––$0 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $0 –$0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$1,468 $449 $1,647 ––$1,647 OTHER $368 $268 $985 ––$985 OTHER SUPPLIES $500 $507 $6,681 ––$6,681 PROGRAM EXPENSE $45,615 $9,085 $32,000 $2,000 –$32,000 TRAVEL TRAINING $3,174 $291 $10,000 ––$10,000 UTILITIES $410 $41 $0 ––$0 ROLLOVER $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $291,287 $100,171 $290,812 $2,000 – $220,520 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $0 $241 $0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $0 –$0 ––$0 STATE AID $125,000 $25,000 $125,000 –– $125,000 FEDERAL AID $0 $2,119 $0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $125,000 $27,360 $125,000 –– $125,000 Dept. Net Local $166,287 $72,811 $165,812 $2,000 $0 $95,520 Full Time Equivalents Position 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Director of Veterans Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Information Aide 0.00 0.00 0.50 1.00 1.00 Veterans Services Officer 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 FTE 1.00 1.00 1.50 3.00 3.00 Section 4 Page 173 6510 - VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $84,976 $57,238 $165,622 $116,866 $48,758 –$116,866 OVERTIME ––$0––– – PREMIUM PAY –––$500 $0 –$500 FRINGE $40,025 $24,943 $73,155 $51,841 $21,536 –$51,841 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $3,462 $1,258 $975 $0 ––$0 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$449 $449 $1,468 $1,647 ––$1,647 OTHER $502 $264 $368 $985 ––$985 OTHER SUPPLIES $320 $498 $500 $6,681 ––$6,681 PROGRAM EXPENSE $949 $1,060 $37,615 $24,000 ––$24,000 TRAVEL TRAINING –$291 $3,174 $10,000 ––$10,000 UTILITIES $57 $37 $410 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $130,740 $86,038 $283,287 $212,520 $70,294 –$212,520 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES –$241 $0 $0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $10,000 $25,000 $125,000 $125,000 ––$125,000 FEDERAL AID –$2,119 $0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $10,000 $27,360 $125,000 $125,000 ––$125,000 Dept. Net Local $120,740 $58,678 $158,287 $87,520 $70,294 $0 $87,520 7550 - MEMORIAL CELEBRATIONS ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $6,907 $8,024 $8,000 $8,000 $2,000 –$8,000 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $6,907 $8,024 $8,000 $8,000 $2,000 –$8,000 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $6,907 $8,024 $8,000 $8,000 $2,000 $0 $8,000 Section 4 Page 174 - Over Target Requests Summary Veterans Services TARGET REQ TARGET REQ ONETIME REC ONETIME TOTAL REC FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses Memorial Celebrations $8,000 $2,000 ––$8,000 Veterans Service Agency $282,812 –––$212,520 EXPENSES TOTAL $290,812 $2,000 ––$220,520 Revenues Memorial Celebrations $0 –––$0 Veterans Service Agency $125,000 –––$125,000 REVENUES TOTAL $125,000 –––$125,000 Revenues - Expenses $165,812 $2,000 $0 $0 $95,520 Department Request 6510 Veterans Affairs - Memorials- OTR6510 Veterans Affairs - Memorials- OTR Priority 1 Maintenance of Effort TargetPriority 1 Maintenance of Effort Target County Administrator Recommendation This $2,000 increase is being requested due to an anticipated jump in pricing and need in 2024. The The cost of flags, alone, absorbed nearly the full amount in this budget, including the $500 bump granted in the 2023 budget. Unable to support this request due to fiscal constraints. 6510 Veterans Aìairs - Memorials- OTR Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 7550 54400 Target PROGRAM EXPENSE $2,000 $2,000 VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY - OTRVETERANS SERVICE AGENCY - OTRRAROONNNNVVAAAARRRRRRYVETERANS SERVICE AGENCY - OTR 2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs)2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs) Section 4 Page 175 VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY -OTR 6510 Veterans Affairs -Memorials-OTR Priority 1 Maintenance of Effort Target -:----------------< Over Target Requests Summary TARGET REQ TARGET REQ ONETIME REC ONETIME TOTAL REC FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses Memorial Celebrations $8,000 $2,000 ––$8,000 EXPENSES TOTAL $8,000 $2,000 ––$8,000 Revenues Memorial Celebrations $0 –––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $0 –––$0 Revenues - Expenses $8,000 $2,000 $0 $0 $8,000 6510 Vet Aìairs Memorials OTR priority Funding Type reason otr_description 1 Target Maintenance of Effort This $2,000 increase is being requested due to an anticipated jump in pricing and need in 2024. The The cost of flags, alone, absorbed nearly the full amount in this budget, including the $500 bump granted in the 2023 budget. Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Legacy ERP Account Number Description Amount 7550 54400 Target PROGRAM EXPENSE $2,000 $2,000 MEMORIAL CELEBRATIONS - OTRMEMORIAL CELEBRATIONS - OTRRAROOOOOOBBMMMMNNAAAARRRRRRBBMEMORIAL CELEBRATIONS - OTR 2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs)2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs) Section 4 Page 176 MEMORIAL CELEBRATIONS -OTR - Department Overview The mission of Weights and Measures is to uphold the relevant State Agriculture and Market Laws that protect and serve consumers as well as business owners. This is done through the inspection, testing and certification of all commercially used weighing and measuring devices (e.g., scales, gasoline pumps, fuel oil dispensers) in the County. Devices not in compliance are either ordered out of service for repair or condemned. Weights and Measures also inspects packaged commodities for accurate weight, measure, or numerical count, and responds to consumer complaints and questions. Fees are assessed for device testing and are used to offset the cost of operating the program. This is a state- mandated program. WEIGHTS & MEASURES DEPARTMENTWEIGHTS & MEASURES DEPARTMENTUU&&DDMM MM NNWWAAAAPPRRRRHH&&WEIGHTS & MEASURES DEPARTMENT 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 177 WEIGHTS & MEASURES DEPARTMENT - Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $69,875 $18,754 $69,805 –– $69,805 OVERTIME $0 –$0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $1,000 –$0 ––$0 FRINGE $31,305 $8,200 $30,833 –– $30,833 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $17,861 $44 $10,000 –– $10,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $0 –$0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$200 $645 $200 ––$200 OTHER $150 $26 $125 ––$125 OTHER SUPPLIES $475 $178 $475 ––$475 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $5,500 $379 $3,500 ––$3,500 PROGRAM EXPENSE $1,200 $970 $11,338 –– $11,338 TRAVEL TRAINING $250 $261 $500 ––$500 UTILITIES $1,660 $167 $1,700 ––$1,700 ROLLOVER $0 ––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $129,476 $29,624 $128,476 –– $128,476 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $23,000 $5,826 $23,000 –– $23,000 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $0 –$0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $0 –$0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $0 –$0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $23,000 $5,826 $23,000 –– $23,000 Dept. Net Local $106,476 $23,798 $105,476 $0 $0 $105,476 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Director Of Weights And Measures 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Inspector of Weights And Measures 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 FTE 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Section 4 Page 178 3630 - WEIGHTS & MEASURES ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $62,148 $18,754 $69,875 $69,805 ––$69,805 OVERTIME ––$0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $9,096 – $1,000 $0 ––$0 FRINGE $33,557 $8,200 $31,305 $30,833 ––$30,833 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $36,640 $44 $17,861 $10,000 ––$10,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$185 $645 $200 $200 ––$200 OTHER $126 $26 $150 $125 ––$125 OTHER SUPPLIES $829 $178 $475 $475 ––$475 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $2,878 $379 $5,500 $3,500 ––$3,500 PROGRAM EXPENSE $518 $970 $1,200 $11,338 ––$11,338 TRAVEL TRAINING $165 $261 $250 $500 ––$500 UTILITIES $1,410 $161 $1,660 $1,700 ––$1,700 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $147,553 $29,617 $129,476 $128,476 –– $128,476 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $22,720 $5,826 $23,000 $23,000 ––$23,000 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $20,025 –$0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $8,890 –$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $51,635 $5,826 $23,000 $23,000 ––$23,000 Dept. Net Local $95,918 $23,791 $106,476 $105,476 $0 $0 $105,476 Section 4 Page 179 Department Overview At Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH), our mission is to build a healthy, equitable community in Tompkins County by addressing root causes of health disparities, and integrating mental, physical and environmental health. At Tompkins County Whole Health, we believe in treating the whole person, integrating physical, mental and environmental health needs, to improve individual and collective wellbeing. Through community engagement, passionate staff, and county commitment, TCWH will deliver integrated services to holistically improve health outcomes for Tompkins County residents. Our providers deliver a range of mental, physical and environmental health services, as well as accessible health information, to ensure everyone in Tompkins County has the support they need to achieve a healthy life. Services are provided in the community, at schools, in the home and wherever necessary so that everyone has access. Many services are available to the general public, while some services are for those who meet needs-based criteria. Adults: Immunizations, HIV Testing, Therapy and Counseling Services, Medication Management and Assisted Therapy, PROS (Personalized Recover Oriented Services) Children and Youth: Children with Special Care Needs-Early Intervention, Preschool Special Education Services, Therapy and Counseling Services, including school based settings Families: MOMS Plus+ (prenatal and postpartum care, breastfeeding support), Lead Poisoning Prevention, Vital Records (birth and death certificates), WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) Community Programs: Community Health Workers, Communicable Disease Control, Healthy Neighborhoods Program, Tobacco Free Tompkins and Tobacco Control, Opioid Overdose Prevention, Community Health Planning and Data, Medical Examiner, Public Health Preparedness, On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS), Public Water Systems WHOLE HEALTHWHOLE HEALTHOOWWAAHHHHHHWHOLE HEALTH Public Health DivisionPublic Health Division2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 180 WHOLE HEALTH Businesses: Food Services and Permits, Temporary Residences, Children’s Camps, Swimming Pools, Beaches, Mass Gatherings Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $10,495,587 $6,049,858 $10,332,758 $212,077 $212,077 $10,544,835 OVERTIME $15,000 $11,561 $0 $0 $0 $0 PREMIUM PAY $100,366 $306,559 $192,645 $0 $0 $192,645 FRINGE $4,609,273 $2,770,545 $4,646,759 $93,674 $93,675 $4,740,433 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $117,992 $97,320 $56,482 –– $56,482 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $217,369 $81,369 $0 $92,181 $92,181 $92,181 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$326,451 $177,687 $237,118 –– $237,118 OTHER $243,135 $151,196 $187,998 $0 $0 $187,998 OTHER SUPPLIES $1,147,208 $634,925 $1,132,746 –– $1,132,746 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $16,000 $6,157 $13,777 –– $13,777 MAINTENANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $12,643,224 $8,363,272 $12,676,863 $487,917 $237,860 $12,914,723 TRAVEL TRAINING $87,198 $47,615 $135,672 –– $135,672 RENT $189,778 $175,656 $190,530 –– $190,530 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $2,213,312 $1,486,543 $772,509 –– $772,509 UTILITIES $71,050 $41,224 $70,701 –– $70,701 ROLLOVER $0 ––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $32,492,943 $20,401,487 $30,646,557 $885,849 $635,793 $31,282,350 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $6,183,958 $4,098,960 $6,279,107 –– $6,279,107 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0 –$0 ––$0 DESCRIPTION PENDING $0 ––––– OTHER REVENUES $685,689 $447,537 $705,711 –– $705,711 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $265,832 $194,768 $265,832 –– $265,832 STATE AID $10,698,413 $9,081,609 $12,395,591 $16,593 $16,593 $12,412,184 FEDERAL AID $4,844,580 $1,765,852 $2,006,625 –– $2,006,625 REVENUES TOTAL $22,678,472 $15,588,725 $21,652,866 $16,593 $16,593 $21,669,459 Dept. Net Local $9,814,471 $4,812,762 $8,993,691 $869,256 $619,200 $9,612,891 Section 4 Page 181 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Account Clerk/Typist 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Administrative Assistant 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 Administrative Assistant - Level 1 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 Administrative Assistant - Level 2 8.00 7.00 7.00 8.00 2.00 2.00 Administrative Assistant - Level 3 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 8.00 9.00 Administrative Assistant 4 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Administrative Computer Assistant 1.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Administrative Coordinator 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 Billing Coordinator/System 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Casework Assistant 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Caseworker 8.00 8.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Clinic Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Community Health Nurse 22.60 21.60 19.60 17.80 13.80 13.80 Community Health Worker 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 Community Health Worker Supervisor 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Community Mental Health Nurse 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.00 5.00 Coordinator Of Dual Recovery Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Court Resource Coordinator 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Deputy Commissioner 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Deputy Commissioner Mental Health Serv 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Deputy Public Health Director 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Deputy Registrar of Vital Records 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Director Health Promotion Program 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Director of Children with Special Care 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Director of Community Health 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Director Of Community Health 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Director Of Environmental Health 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Director of Health Promotion 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Director, Mental Health Clinic 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Dual Recovery Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Employee Health and Safety 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Employment Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Environmental Health Specialist 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11.00 11.00 Environmental Health Technician 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 Fiscal Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Fiscal Coordinator 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fiscal Manager 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Health Educator 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Healthy Neighborhoods Education 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Information Aide 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 Keyboard Specialist 2.00 1.00 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 Licensed Clinical Therapist 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 19.00 Medical Director 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.30 0.30 Medical Director/Mental Health 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 MH Court Resource Coord 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Nurse Practitioner of Psychiatry 1.00 1.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 Peer Support Specialist 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.80 3.80 PH Communications Coordinator 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Planner/Evaluator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Program Director 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Program Director - Care Managment 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Program Director - PROS 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Project Assistant 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 Psychiatric Social Worker 15.00 14.00 14.00 17.00 19.00 0.00 Section 4 Page 182 Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Psychiatrist 0.70 0.70 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.50 Public Health Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Public Health Communications Coordinator 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Public Health Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Public Health Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Public Health Fellow 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Public Health Fellow Coordinator 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.50 Public Health Graduate Fellow 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 4.00 Public Health Sanitarian 9.50 9.50 9.50 11.00 0.00 0.00 Public Health Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Public Hlth Preparedness Coord 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Quality Assurance Improvement Coord 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Quality Data Analyst 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Rehabilitation Specialist 2.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 Senior Account Clerk/Typist 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Senior Caseworker 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Senior Community Health Nurse 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Senior Community Mental Health Nurse 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Senior Environmental Health Specialist 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 4.00 Senior Psychiatric Social Worker 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Senior Public Health Sanitarian 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 SR. Community MH Nurse 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Staff Retention & Human Resources Coord 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Supervising Community Health Nurse 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Whole Health Planner 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 WIC Clerk 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 WIC Program Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 WIC Program Nutritionist 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 FTE 131.05 132.05 117.35 125.05 137.90 140.30 2960 - PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATI ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses OTHER SUPPLIES $688,274 $407,099 $842,000 $842,000 ––$842,000 PROGRAM EXPENSE $3,951,006 $2,875,086 $5,100,000 $4,600,000 –– $4,600,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $4,639,280 $3,282,186 $5,942,000 $5,442,000 –– $5,442,000 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $602,556 $542,172 $960,000 $960,000 ––$960,000 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $2,678,399 $2,529,294 $2,800,000 $2,490,000 –– $2,490,000 FEDERAL AID –––$0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $3,280,954 $3,071,466 $3,760,000 $3,450,000 –– $3,450,000 Dept. Net Local $1,358,325 $210,720 $2,182,000 $1,992,000 $0 $0 $1,992,000 Section 4 Page 183 4010 - PH ADMINISTRATION ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $969,119 $702,210 $1,460,774 $1,387,888 – – $1,387,888 OVERTIME $996 $492 $0 $0 – – $0 PREMIUM PAY $32,935 $20,458 $7,075 $8,375 ––$8,375 FRINGE $472,237 $316,259 $647,938 $616,730 –– $616,730 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $30,830 $13,585 $17,120 $4,983 ––$4,983 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $76,953 $81,369 $217,369 $0 $92,181 $92,181 $92,181 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$1,745 $1,308 $2,952 $2,072 ––$2,072 OTHER $38,730 $27,503 $32,372 $34,860 –– $34,860 OTHER SUPPLIES $18,952 $30,037 $20,950 $37,980 –– $37,980 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $4,179 $2,490 $8,000 $5,000 ––$5,000 MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $5,051 $2,338 $98,881 $3,939 ––$3,939 TRAVEL TRAINING $9,834 $11,272 $20,000 $43,239 –– $43,239 RENT $77,986 $78,650 $90,396 $173,512 –– $173,512 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,731,535 $900 $0 $10,000 –– $10,000 UTILITIES $3,833 $3,137 $9,690 $8,719 ––$8,719 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $3,474,915 $1,292,009 $2,633,517 $2,337,297 $92,181 $92,181 $2,429,478 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $20 $20 $0 $0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $8,690 $1,360 $0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $7,130 –$0 –––– STATE AID $2,820 $23,517 $50,000 $39,000 $16,593 $16,593 $55,593 FEDERAL AID $159,613 $576,267 $791,489 $644,583 –– $644,583 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $178,273 $601,164 $841,489 $683,583 $16,593 $16,593 $700,176 Dept. Net Local $3,296,642 $690,845 $1,792,028 $1,653,714 $75,588 $75,588 $1,729,302 Section 4 Page 184 4012 - WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $285,520 $216,521 $339,480 $347,485 – – $347,485 OVERTIME $51 – $0 $0 – – $0 PREMIUM PAY $9,133 $945 $2,750 $2,750 ––$2,750 FRINGE $138,802 $94,760 $147,214 $154,699 –– $154,699 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $17,034 –$0 $1,500 ––$1,500 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$3,062 $1,111 $1,272 $1,880 ––$1,880 OTHER $1,829 $1,358 $1,700 $2,300 ––$2,300 OTHER SUPPLIES $8,660 $8,714 $3,447 $14,858 ––$14,858 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $41 $512 $400 $800 ––$800 PROGRAM EXPENSE $2,619 –$0 $4,200 ––$4,200 TRAVEL TRAINING $950 $1,191 $1,730 $4,759 ––$4,759 RENT $13,124 $13,124 $15,524 $15,524 ––$15,524 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $19,451 $12,401 $33,540 $27,950 ––$27,950 UTILITIES $4,316 $3,190 $5,412 $5,712 ––$5,712 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $504,591 $353,825 $552,469 $584,417 –– $584,417 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID – $3,230 $11,189 –––– FEDERAL AID $481,449 $339,060 $541,280 $584,417 –– $584,417 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $481,449 $342,289 $552,469 $584,417 –– $584,417 Dept. Net Local $23,142 $11,535 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 4015 - VITAL RECORDS ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $52,355 $31,853 $48,758 $48,758 ––$48,758 PREMIUM PAY $2,889 $2,557 $3,701 $3,700 ––$3,700 FRINGE $26,014 $14,994 $23,171 $23,172 ––$23,172 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT –$1,877 $1,972 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$409 $353 $1,914 $5,540 ––$5,540 OTHER $27 –$150 $150 ––$150 OTHER SUPPLIES $2,784 $114 $3,150 $5,150 ––$5,150 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING ––$0 $0 ––$0 RENT $1,844 $1,844 $1,844 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES $210 $157 $228 $250 ––$250 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $86,532 $53,748 $84,888 $86,720 ––$86,720 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $115,175 $84,354 $115,000 $115,000 ––$115,000 STATE AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $115,175 $84,354 $115,000 $115,000 ––$115,000 Dept. Net Local -$28,643 -$30,606 -$30,112 -$28,280 $0 $0 -$28,280 Section 4 Page 185 4016 - COMMUNITY HEALTH ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $855,946 $561,163 $1,039,084 $1,045,100 – – $1,045,100 OVERTIME $5,157 $1,761 $0 $0 – – $0 PREMIUM PAY $23,335 $24,261 $22,070 $19,780 –– $19,780 FRINGE $398,273 $250,308 $457,891 $470,358 –– $470,358 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $14,701 $32,567 $29,056 $14,889 –– $14,889 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$50,267 $18,589 $31,962 $29,932 –– $29,932 OTHER $21,331 $251 $636 $936 ––$936 OTHER SUPPLIES $376,481 $141,934 $174,177 $137,842 –– $137,842 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $3,724 $144 $858 $701 ––$701 TRAVEL TRAINING $16,548 $13,512 $18,848 $35,597 –– $35,597 RENT $28,648 $28,648 $28,648 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $142,593 $86,750 $191,505 $188,676 –– $188,676 UTILITIES $14,914 $6,231 $9,958 $9,758 ––$9,758 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,951,918 $1,166,119 $2,004,693 $1,953,569 –– $1,953,569 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $93,599 $79,025 $164,708 $126,486 –– $126,486 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $22 –$0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $1,123 $1,604 $45,832 $45,832 –– $45,832 STATE AID $13,816 $86,579 $103,379 $72,390 –– $72,390 FEDERAL AID $780,941 $367,232 $337,463 $329,295 –– $329,295 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $889,502 $534,439 $651,382 $574,003 –– $574,003 Dept. Net Local $1,062,416 $631,679 $1,353,311 $1,379,566 $0 $0 $1,379,566 4017 MEDICAL EXAMINER ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$0 –$500 $0 ––$0 OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER SUPPLIES $3,016 $2,358 $4,300 $4,300 ––$4,300 PROGRAM EXPENSE –$1,170 $0 $1,200 ––$1,200 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $318,606 $215,687 $371,065 $370,365 ––$370,365 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $321,622 $219,216 $375,865 $375,865 ––$375,865 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES $15 –$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID ––$0––– – TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $15 –$0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $321,607 $219,216 $375,865 $375,865 $0 $0 $375,865 Section 4 Page 186 4018 HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM 4018 - HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOOD PROG ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $74,696 $52,822 $96,116 $94,680 ––$94,680 OVERTIME $173 –$0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $3,620 $1,419 $200 $700 ––$700 FRINGE $34,488 $23,593 $40,232 $39,816 ––$39,816 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $516 $6,068 $6,082 $2,000 ––$2,000 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$260 $160 $240 $480 ––$480 OTHER $392 $144 $3,100 $3,000 ––$3,000 OTHER SUPPLIES $24,843 $27,037 $49,052 $52,135 ––$52,135 PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0 $0 ––$0 TRAVEL TRAINING $100 $0 $2,000 $2,000 ––$2,000 RENT $766 $766 $766 $766 ––$766 UTILITIES $1,103 $830 $1,212 $1,212 ––$1,212 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $140,957 $112,839 $199,000 $196,789 ––$196,789 Total Revenues STATE AID $185,590 $127,611 $199,000 $191,525 ––$191,525 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $185,590 $127,611 $199,000 $191,525 ––$191,525 Dept. Net Local -$44,633 -$14,772 $0 $5,264 $0 $0 $5,264 4047 PLNG & COORD. OF C.S.N. ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $868,426 $561,195 $995,872 $972,762 –– $972,762 OVERTIME $551 $125 $0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $6,750 $48,402 $7,500 $9,250 ––$9,250 FRINGE $411,248 $265,488 $434,425 $433,755 –– $433,755 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $6,598 $11,125 $17,426 $6,483 ––$6,483 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$38,087 $26,651 $43,890 $40,700 –– $40,700 OTHER $7,542 $5,747 $9,000 $8,950 ––$8,950 OTHER SUPPLIES $4,229 $2,396 $5,510 $4,721 ––$4,721 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $285 $102 $2,720 $570 ––$570 TRAVEL TRAINING $360 $1,373 $1,410 $8,444 ––$8,444 RENT $19,862 $19,862 $19,862 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES $6,939 $4,699 $7,770 $7,770 ––$7,770 ROLLOVER ––$0 ––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,370,875 $947,166 $1,545,385 $1,493,405 –– $1,493,405 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $41,927 $38,555 $80,000 $54,000 –– $54,000 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $246,412 $193,164 $220,000 $220,000 –– $220,000 STATE AID $77,608 $53,047 $146,864 $81,675 –– $81,675 FEDERAL AID $77,344 $99,796 $77,360 $114,665 –– $114,665 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $443,290 $384,562 $524,224 $470,340 –– $470,340 Dept. Net Local $927,586 $562,604 $1,021,161 $1,023,065 $0 $0 $1,023,065 Section 4 Page 187 4054 EARLY INTERV (BIRTH - 3) ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses OTHER SUPPLIES $1,759 $799 $3,000 $3,000 ––$3,000 PROGRAM EXPENSE $420,460 $284,954 $638,000 $500,000 ––$500,000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $422,219 $285,753 $641,000 $503,000 ––$503,000 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $97 $56 $0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $174,060 $141,636 $312,620 $130,000 ––$130,000 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $174,157 $141,692 $312,620 $130,000 ––$130,000 Dept. Net Local $248,062 $144,061 $328,380 $373,000 $0 $0 $373,000 4090 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 4090 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $1,245,692 $817,283 $1,291,931 $1,370,532 – – $1,370,532 OVERTIME $1,724 $1,313 $0 $0 – – $0 PREMIUM PAY $50,916 $22,217 $26,920 $25,480 – – $25,480 FRINGE $611,437 $366,442 $582,536 $616,619 – – $616,619 OTHER FINANCE – – $0 $0 – – $0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $12,987 $26,346 $30,586 $6,591 – – $6,591 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT – – $0 $0 – – $0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$38,190 $52,128 $50,310 $50,784 – – $50,784 OTHER $6,973 $5,699 $12,215 $12,725 – – $12,725 OTHER SUPPLIES $6,433 $3,351 $19,722 $8,680 – – $8,680 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE – $564 $2,650 $2,500 – – $2,500 PROGRAM EXPENSE $2,022 $2,309 $2,600 $6,533 – – $6,533 TRAVEL TRAINING $1,956 $4,563 $5,580 $16,209 – – $16,209 RENT $32,762 $32,762 $32,738 $728 – – $728 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $72,823 $58,241 $80,346 $72,718 – – $72,718 UTILITIES $4,678 $5,991 $14,280 $14,280 – – $14,280 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $2,088,593 $1,399,210 $2,152,414 $2,204,379 –– $2,204,379 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $368,725 $265,605 $368,614 $379,638 –– $379,638 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $40,061 $34,750 $15,000 $20,000 –– $20,000 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $232,114 $71,641 $177,908 $179,185 –– $179,185 FEDERAL AID $28,069 $20,708 $16,073 $24,241 –– $24,241 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $668,969 $392,704 $577,595 $603,064 –– $603,064 Dept. Net Local $1,419,624 $1,006,506 $1,574,819 $1,601,315 $0 $0 $1,601,315 Section 4 Page 188 - - Department Overview At Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH), our mission is to build a healthy, equitable community in Tompkins County by addressing root causes of health disparities, and integrating mental, physical and environmental health. At Tompkins County Whole Health, we believe in treating the whole person, integrating physical, mental and environmental health needs, to improve individual and collective wellbeing. Through community engagement, passionate staff, and county commitment, TCWH will deliver integrated services to holistically improve health outcomes for Tompkins County residents. Our providers deliver a range of mental, physical and environmental health services, as well as accessible health information, to ensure everyone in Tompkins County has the support they need to achieve a healthy life. Services are provided in the community, at schools, in the home and wherever necessary so that everyone has access. Many services are available to the general public, while some services are for those who meet needs-based criteria. Adults: Immunizations, HIV Testing, Therapy and Counseling Services, Medication Management and Assisted Therapy, PROS (Personalized Recover Oriented Services) Children and Youth: Children with Special Care Needs-Early Intervention, Preschool Special Education Services, Therapy and Counseling Services, including school based settings Families: MOMS Plus+ (prenatal and postpartum care, breastfeeding support), Lead Poisoning Prevention, Vital Records (birth and death certificates), WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) Community Programs: Community Health Workers, Communicable Disease Control, Healthy Neighborhoods Program, Tobacco Free Tompkins and Tobacco Control, Opioid Overdose Prevention, Community Health Planning and Data, Medical Examiner, Public Health Preparedness, On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS), Public Water Systems Businesses: Food Services and Permits, Temporary Residences, Children’s Camps, Swimming Pools, Beaches, Mass Gatherings WHOLE HEALTHWHOLE HEALTHOOWWAAHHHHHHWHOLE HEALTH Mental Health DivisionMental Health Division2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 189 WHOLE HEALTH Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $10,495,587 $6,049,858 $10,332,758 $212,077 $212,077 $10,544,835 OVERTIME $15,000 $11,561 $0 $0 $0 $0 PREMIUM PAY $100,366 $306,559 $192,645 $0 $0 $192,645 FRINGE $4,609,273 $2,770,545 $4,646,759 $93,674 $93,675 $4,740,433 OTHER FINANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $117,992 $97,320 $56,482 –– $56,482 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT $217,369 $81,369 $0 $92,181 $92,181 $92,181 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$326,451 $177,687 $237,118 –– $237,118 OTHER $243,135 $151,196 $187,998 $0 $0 $187,998 OTHER SUPPLIES $1,147,208 $634,925 $1,132,746 –– $1,132,746 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $16,000 $6,157 $13,777 –– $13,777 MAINTENANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $12,643,224 $8,363,272 $12,676,863 $487,917 $237,860 $12,914,723 TRAVEL TRAINING $87,198 $47,615 $135,672 –– $135,672 RENT $189,778 $175,656 $190,530 –– $190,530 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $2,213,312 $1,486,543 $772,509 –– $772,509 UTILITIES $71,050 $41,224 $70,701 –– $70,701 ROLLOVER $0 ––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $32,492,943 $20,401,487 $30,646,557 $885,849 $635,793 $31,282,350 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $6,183,958 $4,098,960 $6,279,107 –– $6,279,107 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0 –$0 ––$0 DESCRIPTION PENDING $0 ––––– OTHER REVENUES $685,689 $447,537 $705,711 –– $705,711 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $265,832 $194,768 $265,832 –– $265,832 STATE AID $10,698,413 $9,081,609 $12,395,591 $16,593 $16,593 $12,412,184 FEDERAL AID $4,844,580 $1,765,852 $2,006,625 –– $2,006,625 REVENUES TOTAL $22,678,472 $15,588,725 $21,652,866 $16,593 $16,593 $21,669,459 Dept. Net Local $9,814,471 $4,812,762 $8,993,691 $869,256 $619,200 $9,612,891 Section 4 Page 190 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Account Clerk/Typist 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Administrative Assistant 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 Administrative Assistant - Level 1 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 Administrative Assistant - Level 2 8.00 7.00 7.00 8.00 2.00 2.00 Administrative Assistant - Level 3 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 8.00 9.00 Administrative Assistant 4 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Administrative Computer Assistant 1.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Administrative Coordinator 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 Billing Coordinator/System 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Casework Assistant 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Caseworker 8.00 8.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Clinic Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Community Health Nurse 22.60 21.60 19.60 17.80 13.80 13.80 Community Health Worker 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 Community Health Worker Supervisor 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Community Mental Health Nurse 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.00 5.00 Coordinator Of Dual Recovery Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Court Resource Coordinator 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Deputy Commissioner 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Deputy Commissioner Mental Health Serv 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Deputy Public Health Director 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Deputy Registrar of Vital Records 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Director Health Promotion Program 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Director of Children with Special Care 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Director of Community Health 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Director Of Community Health 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Director Of Environmental Health 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Director of Health Promotion 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Director, Mental Health Clinic 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Dual Recovery Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Employee Health and Safety 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Employment Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Environmental Health Specialist 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11.00 11.00 Environmental Health Technician 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 Fiscal Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Fiscal Coordinator 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fiscal Manager 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Health Educator 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Healthy Neighborhoods Education 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Information Aide 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 Keyboard Specialist 2.00 1.00 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 Licensed Clinical Therapist 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 19.00 Medical Director 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.30 0.30 Medical Director/Mental Health 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 MH Court Resource Coord 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Nurse Practitioner of Psychiatry 1.00 1.00 2.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 Peer Support Specialist 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.80 3.80 PH Communications Coordinator 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Planner/Evaluator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Program Director 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Program Director - Care Managment 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Program Director - PROS 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Project Assistant 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.40 Psychiatric Social Worker 15.00 14.00 14.00 17.00 19.00 0.00 Section 4 Page 191 Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Psychiatrist 0.70 0.70 0.50 0.00 0.00 0.50 Public Health Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Public Health Communications Coordinator 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Public Health Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Public Health Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Public Health Fellow 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Public Health Fellow Coordinator 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.50 Public Health Graduate Fellow 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 4.00 Public Health Sanitarian 9.50 9.50 9.50 11.00 0.00 0.00 Public Health Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Public Hlth Preparedness Coord 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Quality Assurance Improvement Coord 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Quality Data Analyst 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 Rehabilitation Specialist 2.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 Senior Account Clerk/Typist 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 Senior Caseworker 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Senior Community Health Nurse 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Senior Community Mental Health Nurse 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Senior Environmental Health Specialist 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 4.00 Senior Psychiatric Social Worker 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 Senior Public Health Sanitarian 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 SR. Community MH Nurse 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 Staff Retention & Human Resources Coord 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Supervising Community Health Nurse 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Whole Health Planner 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 WIC Clerk 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 WIC Program Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 WIC Program Nutritionist 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 FTE 131.05 132.05 117.35 125.05 137.90 140.30 Section 4 Page 192 4310 - M.H. ADMINISTRATION ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $1,197,210 $804,460 $1,294,495 $1,170,143 – – $1,170,143 OVERTIME $3,277 $3,213 $0 $0 – – $0 PREMIUM PAY $43,156 $41,068 $14,000 $10,950 –– $10,950 FRINGE $585,790 $369,894 $567,007 $521,689 –– $521,689 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $36,263 $280 $3,750 $5,000 ––$5,000 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.-$1,754,746 -$1,294,219 -$1,335,464 -$1,300,708 –– -$1,300,708 OTHER $14,595 $16,940 $19,096 $18,924 –– $18,924 OTHER SUPPLIES $894 $3,238 $6,250 $6,230 ––$6,230 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $3,784 $2,909 $2,000 $5,900 ––$5,900 TRAVEL TRAINING $3,361 $258 $5,000 $12,000 –– $12,000 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $79,205 $246,112 $270,856 $6,800 ––$6,800 UTILITIES $16,022 $11,355 $13,000 $15,500 –– $15,500 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $228,811 $205,509 $859,990 $472,428 –– $472,428 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $26 $153 $0 $0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0––– – OTHER REVENUES $26,905 –$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $131,119 $24,785 $184,895 $162,520 –– $162,520 FEDERAL AID $245,159 $20,849 $325,631 $225,000 –– $225,000 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $403,209 $45,787 $510,526 $387,520 –– $387,520 Dept. Net Local -$174,398 $159,722 $349,464 $84,908 $0 $0 $84,908 Section 4 Page 193 4311 MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $2,347,791 $1,659,426 $3,402,248 $3,266,614 $212,077 $212,077 $3,478,691 OVERTIME $8,962 $4,071 $15,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 PREMIUM PAY $76,063 $119,790 $12,900 $102,235 $0 $0 $102,235 FRINGE $1,142,010 $777,571 $1,480,864 $1,488,021 $93,675 $93,675 $1,581,696 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $77,211 $5,186 $10,500 $8,036 ––$8,036 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$1,523,642 $1,147,849 $1,310,707 $1,191,997 –– $1,191,997 OTHER $142,752 $88,829 $161,166 $102,653 $0 $0 $102,653 OTHER SUPPLIES $5,293 $3,838 $8,150 $7,800 ––$7,800 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $1,594 $2,417 $4,750 $4,350 ––$4,350 PROGRAM EXPENSE $6,462 $45,521 $5,000 $7,500 $87,860 $87,860 $95,360 TRAVEL TRAINING $20,282 $13,517 $29,130 $8,224 ––$8,224 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $164,736 $53,693 $236,000 $96,000 –– $96,000 UTILITIES $5,497 $3,719 $9,500 $7,500 ––$7,500 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $5,522,294 $3,925,427 $6,685,915 $6,290,930 $393,612 $393,612 $6,684,542 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $2,931,367 $2,624,976 $3,898,408 $4,023,134 –– $4,023,134 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $0 –$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $593,921 $4,935 $652,908 $612,237 –– $612,237 FEDERAL AID $459,457 $89,849 $458,574 $84,424 –– $84,424 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $3,984,744 $2,719,760 $5,009,890 $4,719,795 –– $4,719,795 Dept. Net Local $1,537,550 $1,205,667 $1,676,025 $1,571,135 $393,612 $393,612 $1,964,747 Section 4 Page 194 4312 PERSONAL RECOVERY ORNTD SERVICES ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $454,813 $323,032 $519,190 $620,353 –– $620,353 OVERTIME $1,036 $422 $0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $13,004 $2,597 $3,250 $9,250 ––$9,250 FRINGE $220,830 $142,266 $224,622 $278,097 –– $278,097 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $49,364 $287 $1,500 $7,000 ––$7,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$271,242 $210,649 $218,168 $214,441 –– $214,441 OTHER $2,901 $2,744 $3,700 $3,500 ––$3,500 OTHER SUPPLIES $1,653 $1,942 $7,500 $8,050 ––$8,050 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $305 –$200 $1,127 ––$1,127 MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE -$189 $468 $1,500 $1,200 ––$1,200 TRAVEL TRAINING $1,915 $1,929 $3,500 $5,200 ––$5,200 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $335 – $30,000 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,017,209 $686,337 $1,013,130 $1,148,218 –– $1,148,218 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $610,529 $400,754 $508,555 $532,176 –– $532,176 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 ––– – OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $94,701 $10,735 $116,325 $226,791 –– $226,791 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $705,230 $411,489 $624,880 $758,967 –– $758,967 Dept. Net Local $311,978 $274,849 $388,250 $389,251 $0 $0 $389,251 4314 CLIENT FISCAL MANAGEMENT ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $7,417 –$7,639 $8,447 ––$8,447 PREMIUM PAY ––$0 $175 ––$175 FRINGE $3,486 –$3,374 $3,809 ––$3,809 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE –– $18,764 $0 ––$0 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $10,903 – $29,777 $12,431 ––$12,431 Total Revenues STATE AID $8,046 – $25,654 $8,151 ––$8,151 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $8,046 – $25,654 $8,151 ––$8,151 Dept. Net Local $2,857 $0 $4,123 $4,280 $0 $0 $4,280 Section 4 Page 195 4318 I.C.M. ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $14,379 $7,924 $0 $19,010 ––$19,010 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $14,379 $7,924 $0 $19,010 ––$19,010 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $7,364 $7,520 $0 $19,010 ––$19,010 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $7,364 $7,520 $0 $19,010 ––$19,010 Dept. Net Local $7,015 $404 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 4321 UNITY HOUSE ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $454,813 $323,032 $519,190 $620,353 –– $620,353 OVERTIME $1,036 $422 $0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $13,004 $2,597 $3,250 $9,250 ––$9,250 FRINGE $220,830 $142,266 $224,622 $278,097 –– $278,097 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $49,364 $287 $1,500 $7,000 ––$7,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$271,242 $210,649 $218,168 $214,441 –– $214,441 OTHER $2,901 $2,744 $3,700 $3,500 ––$3,500 OTHER SUPPLIES $1,653 $1,942 $7,500 $8,050 ––$8,050 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $305 –$200 $1,127 ––$1,127 MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE -$189 $468 $1,500 $1,200 ––$1,200 TRAVEL TRAINING $1,915 $1,929 $3,500 $5,200 ––$5,200 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $335 – $30,000 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,017,209 $686,337 $1,013,130 $1,148,218 –– $1,148,218 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $610,529 $400,754 $508,555 $532,176 –– $532,176 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 ––– – OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $94,701 $10,735 $116,325 $226,791 –– $226,791 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $705,230 $411,489 $624,880 $758,967 –– $758,967 Dept. Net Local $311,978 $274,849 $388,250 $389,251 $0 $0 $389,251 Section 4 Page 196 4323 BOCES ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $115,291 $82,272 $110,803 $109,699 ––$109,699 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $115,291 $82,272 $110,803 $109,699 ––$109,699 Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID – $115,291 $110,803 $109,699 ––$109,699 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL – $115,291 $110,803 $109,699 ––$109,699 Dept. Net Local $115,291 -$33,019 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 4324 MENTAL HEALTH ASSOC. ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $466,573 $277,453 $553,258 $467,281 ––$467,281 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $466,573 $277,453 $553,258 $467,281 ––$467,281 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES –––$0 ––$0 STATE AID $438,871 – $439,556 $439,579 ––$439,579 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $438,871 – $439,556 $439,579 ––$439,579 Dept. Net Local $27,702 $277,453 $113,702 $27,702 $0 $0 $27,702 4325 ALCOHOLISM COUNCIL ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $702,948 $721,677 $586,069 $1,014,773 $150,000 $150,000 $1,164,773 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $702,948 $721,677 $586,069 $1,014,773 $150,000 $150,000 $1,164,773 Total Revenues STATE AID $250,034 $402,103 $335,224 $963,928 ––$963,928 FEDERAL AID – $250,000 $200,000 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $250,034 $652,103 $535,224 $963,928 ––$963,928 Dept. Net Local $452,914 $69,574 $50,845 $50,845 $150,000 $150,000 $200,845 Section 4 Page 197 4326 ITHACA YOUTH BUREAU ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $130,614 $97,960 $130,614 $130,614 ––$130,614 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $130,614 $97,960 $130,614 $130,614 ––$130,614 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES – $88,673 $88,673 $88,673 ––$88,673 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL – $88,673 $88,673 $88,673 ––$88,673 Dept. Net Local $130,614 $9,287 $41,941 $41,941 $0 $0 $41,941 4327 SUICIDE PREVENTION ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $239,703 $99,367 $213,739 $211,304 ––$211,304 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $239,703 $99,367 $213,739 $211,304 ––$211,304 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $179,529 – $179,354 $176,919 ––$176,919 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $179,529 – $179,354 $176,919 ––$176,919 Dept. Net Local $60,174 $99,367 $34,385 $34,385 $0 $0 $34,385 4328 EMERGENCY COMM. SHELTER ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE – $93,904 $84,742 $51,953 ––$51,953 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL – $93,904 $84,742 $51,953 ––$51,953 Total Revenues STATE AID – $51,288 $51,463 $51,953 ––$51,953 FEDERAL AID $84,567 -$67,928 $33,279 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $84,567 -$16,640 $84,742 $51,953 ––$51,953 Dept. Net Local -$84,567 $110,544 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 4329 CHALLENGE INDUSTRIES ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $381,466 $199,277 $368,488 $372,593 ––$372,593 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $381,466 $199,277 $368,488 $372,593 ––$372,593 Total Revenues STATE AID $316,567 – $316,569 $320,674 ––$320,674 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $316,567 – $316,569 $320,674 ––$320,674 Dept. Net Local $64,899 $199,277 $51,919 $51,919 $0 $0 $51,919 Section 4 Page 198 II II 4331 ALPHA HOUSE ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $1,448,143 $1,207,813 $1,199,559 $1,302,268 –– $1,302,268 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,448,143 $1,207,813 $1,199,559 $1,302,268 –– $1,302,268 Total Revenues STATE AID – $1,448,143 $136,128 $1,302,268 –– $1,302,268 FEDERAL AID –– $1,063,431 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL – $1,448,143 $1,199,559 $1,302,268 –– $1,302,268 Dept. Net Local $1,448,143 -$240,330 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 4332 ADULT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $1,503,718 $872,867 $1,470,633 $1,715,045 –– $1,715,045 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,503,718 $872,867 $1,470,633 $1,715,045 –– $1,715,045 Total Revenues STATE AID $1,503,718 – $1,470,633 $1,715,045 –– $1,715,045 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $1,503,718 – $1,470,633 $1,715,045 –– $1,715,045 Dept. Net Local $0 $872,867 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 4333 FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $299,965 $151,930 $299,965 $303,857 $250,057 –$303,857 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $299,965 $151,930 $299,965 $303,857 $250,057 –$303,857 Total Revenues STATE AID $299,965 – $299,965 $303,857 ––$303,857 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $299,965 – $299,965 $303,857 ––$303,857 Dept. Net Local $0 $151,930 $0 $0 $250,057 $0 $0 WHOLE HEALTHWHOLE HEALTHOOWWAAHHHHHHWHOLE HEALTH Mental Health Division, ContinuedMental Health Division, Continued2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 199 WHOLE HEALTH - 4336 CATHOLIC CHARITY ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $35,073 $17,764 $35,073 $35,528 ––$35,528 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $35,073 $17,764 $35,073 $35,528 ––$35,528 Total Revenues STATE AID $35,073 – $35,073 $35,528 ––$35,528 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $35,073 – $35,073 $35,528 ––$35,528 Dept. Net Local $0 $17,764 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 4390 PSYCHIATRIC EXPENSE ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $533,505 $486,235 $425,000 $425,000 ––$425,000 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $533,505 $486,235 $425,000 $425,000 ––$425,000 Total Revenues ––––––– – TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL 000000 0 Dept. Net Local $533,505 $486,235 $425,000 $425,000 $0 $0 $425,000 Section 4 Page 200 II II 6301 FRANZISKA RACKER CENTER ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $454,813 $323,032 $519,190 $620,353 –– $620,353 OVERTIME $1,036 $422 $0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $13,004 $2,597 $3,250 $9,250 ––$9,250 FRINGE $220,830 $142,266 $224,622 $278,097 –– $278,097 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $49,364 $287 $1,500 $7,000 ––$7,000 AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$271,242 $210,649 $218,168 $214,441 –– $214,441 OTHER $2,901 $2,744 $3,700 $3,500 ––$3,500 OTHER SUPPLIES $1,653 $1,942 $7,500 $8,050 ––$8,050 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $305 –$200 $1,127 ––$1,127 MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE -$189 $468 $1,500 $1,200 ––$1,200 TRAVEL TRAINING $1,915 $1,929 $3,500 $5,200 ––$5,200 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $335 – $30,000 $0 ––$0 UTILITIES ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,017,209 $686,337 $1,013,130 $1,148,218 –– $1,148,218 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $610,529 $400,754 $508,555 $532,176 –– $532,176 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 ––– – OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $94,701 $10,735 $116,325 $226,791 –– $226,791 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $705,230 $411,489 $624,880 $758,967 –– $758,967 Dept. Net Local $311,978 $274,849 $388,250 $389,251 $0 $0 $389,251 Section 4 Page 201 Over Target Requests Summary Whole Health Department TARGET REQ TARGET REQ ONETIME REC ONETIME TOTAL REC FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses Whole Health $30,646,557 –$885,849 $635,793 $31,282,350 EXPENSES TOTAL $30,646,557 –$885,849 $635,793 $31,282,350 Revenues Whole Health $21,652,866 –$16,593 $16,593 $21,669,459 REVENUES TOTAL $21,652,866 –$16,593 $16,593 $21,669,459 Revenues - Expenses $8,993,691 $0 $869,256 $619,200 $9,612,891 Department Request 4311 -Whole Health -Care Teams Year 2 - OTR4311 -Whole Health -Care Teams Year 2 - OTR Priority 1 Continuation of Previous YearsPriority 1 Continuation of Previous Years OTR MultiYearOTR MultiYear County Administrator Recommendation The Crisis Alternative Response and Engagement (CARE) Team OTR 2024 Tompkins County Whole Health requests a continuation of this three year OTR covering two Licensed Clinical Therapists to cover one eight hour shift per day Monday - Friday Program Description: Approved the continuation of funding for this initiative. The Crisis Alternative Response and Engagement or CARE Team is a collaboration between the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Whole Health. The CARE Team brings law enforcement and mental health services together to rapidly respond to mental health emergencies. The goal of the CARE team is to provide a trauma informed approach that improves access to mental health and addiction services for Tompkins County residents. Initially, the CARE Team will include a specially trained Sheriff’s Deputy paired with a Licensed Clinical Therapist who will co-respond in a specially marked vehicle wearing non-traditional uniforms. The CARE team will be directly dispatched following a 911 call or after another law enforcement officer has already arrived on scene and identified a mental or behavioral health crisis. The program aims to divert individuals from the criminal justice system and avoid unnecessary hospitalization whenever possible. The program anticipates meeting these aims by de-escalating crisis situations, linking people in need with community treatment and other support services, and providing in person follow up support by the co-response team within 24-48 hours after the crisis. Additional peer support will be offered over the phone or via telehealth by a certified peer who WHOLE HEALTH - OTRWHOLE HEALTH - OTRROOOOWWAARRHHHHHHWHOLE HEALTH - OTR 2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs)2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs) Section 4 Page 202 WHOLE HEALTH -OTR 4311 -Whole Health -Care Teams Year 2 -OTR Priority 1 Continuation of Previous Years OTR MultiYear can assist in completing paperwork and addressing other barriers to gaining access to care. The Community Justice Center (CJC) will use metrics to assess the success of the piloted program, including how well it meets the goals of Reimaging Public Safety. CARE Team Call Types: Mental Health, Check the Welfare, Intoxication from Drugs/Alcohol/Overdose, those involving people who have had previous experience with mental health issues, Suicidal Subjects, 9.41/9/45 MHL, Calls associated with homelessness, Juvenile Delinquency, those that could benefit from follow up. As this team becomes established we anticipate utilization that would require coverage for two shifts per day, seven days a week. The plan below outlines what a future state of the team could look like. Staffing Requirements for Coverage 7am-11 pm 7 days/week: Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office and Mental Health Services of Tompkins County Whole Health Staffing Requirements: · 1 Sergeant in charge of unit · 6 Specially Trained Deputies and 5 Licensed Clinical Therapists · 1 of the Clinical Therapist positions will be a Senior Psychiatric Social Worker and act as supervisor of the Licensed Clinical Therapists on the CARE team. · 1 Certified Peer working 8:30-4:30 M-F to provide time limited follow-up support. · 6 teams, covering two 8 hour shifts, seven days per week. · Rotating according to Deputy schedule (5 on 2 off, 5 on 2 off, 4 on 2 off) · This will result in at least one team always being on each shift. · Routine meetings between TCSO and Mental Health Administration 4311 -Whole Health -Care Teams Year 2 - OTR Proposal Name Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 4311 -Whole Health -Care Teams Year 2 - OTR MULTIYEAR 4311 58800 REGULAR PAY $93,674 4311 -Whole Health -Care Teams Year 2 - OTR MULTIYEAR 4311 51000 REGULAR PAY $212,077 $305,751 Department Request Whole Health FCS Rural Outreach WorkerWhole Health FCS Rural Outreach Worker Program OTRProgram OTR Priority 2 New Initiative MultiYearPriority 2 New Initiative MultiYear County Administrator Recommendation Unable to approve due to fiscal constraints. The Rural Outreach Worker Program was launched in August 2022 as a pilot project funded by the Office of Mental Health’s Division of Forensic Services through December 31, 2023. The program was modeled after Family & Children’s Service of Ithaca’s highly successful Community Outreach Worker Program. Working closely with the Sheriff’s department, our two Rural Outreach Workers spend time in identified “hot spots”, providing de-escalation and supportive services (e.g., case management and referrals, providing supplies) with a goal of avoiding carceral interventions for individuals struggling with serious mental illness, substance abuse challenges, and homelessness. Our Outreach Coordinator oversees the Community Outreach Worker Program and the Rural Outreach Worker Program, ensuring communication across outreach functions at F&CS, and coordinates and leads the Enhanced Outreach Team meetings, to work towards better Section 4 Page 203 - Whole Health FCS Rural Outreach Worker - Program OTR Priority 2 New Initiative MultiYear collaboration and communication across outreach teams from multiple organizations. Through the first seven months of 2023, our Rural Outreach Team helped 165 clients through 458 encounters. Unfortunately, funding for this program ends at the close of this calendar year, and our efforts to find funding to sustain the program have not yielded results. ROWP - Expense Budget Salary and Benefits 181,465.00 OTPS - Direct Supplies to Clients 8,000.00 - Travel 3,472.00 - Satellite Phone Service/Cell Phone Service 3,317.00 - Rent 16,660.00 - Office Supplies 621.00 - Vehicle Depreciation 6,828.00 - Overhead 29,694.00 TOTAL EXPENSE 250,057.00 Whole Health FCS Rural Outreach Worker Program OTR Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 4333 54400 PROGRAM EXPENSE $250,057 $250,057 Department Request 4325 -Whole Health - Open Access Start Up4325 -Whole Health - Open Access Start Up Year 3 - OTRYear 3 - OTR Priority 3 Continuation of Previous YearsPriority 3 Continuation of Previous Years OTR MultiYearOTR MultiYear County Administrator Recommendation Approved the final year funding for this three year initiative. The Alcohol and Drug Council is requesting at this time a Tompkins County investment over a three year period of $250,000 in year 1 (2022), $200,000 in year 2 (2023), and $150,000 in year 3 (2024). Alcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County (The Council) is requesting $600,000 in funding spread over three years to support the Open Access Detox and Stabilization Center (OAC). This new service will close a gap in the continuum of care; provide 24/7 access to a vital level of behavioral healthcare; serve as an alternative to incarceration; and divert people from the emergency room. Tompkins County residents will have treatment options and recovery supports that do not currently exist locally. These funds would represent an important local share of support. The Council has already received significant funding from NY State Agencies and regional funders, these funds will support operations and cover funding gaps. The OAC is essential to members of our community and offers people with substance use disorders a patient centered approach to recovery. 4325 -Whole Health - Open Access Start Up Year 3 - OTR Proposal Name Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 4325 -Whole Health - Open Access Start Up Year 3 - OTR MULTIYEAR 4325 54400 Multi-Year PROGRAM EXPENSE $150,000 $150,000 Section 4 Page 204 -f----------------------j 4325 -Whole Health -Open Access Start Up Year 3-OTR Priority 3 Continuation of Previous Years OTR MultiYear Department Request 4311 -Whole Health - REACH MEDICAL4311 -Whole Health - REACH MEDICAL Behavioral Health Outreach Nurse Year 2 - OTRBehavioral Health Outreach Nurse Year 2 - OTR Priority 4 Continuation of Previous YearsPriority 4 Continuation of Previous Years OTR MultiYearOTR MultiYear County Administrator Recommendation Supporting year two of this multi year initiative. Program Description: REACH Medical will further expand outreach services in Tompkins County with a focus on improved integration of behavioral health services through a Behavioral Health Outreach Team. A waivered psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide behavioral health treatment services through telemedicine including the prescription of buprenorphine supported by a Behavioral Health Outreach Team. The Behavioral Health Outreach Team that is comprised of a nurse/provider and community outreach worker will play a crucial role in the delivery of care and act as first contacts in the practice. This team will be responsible for real-time de-escalation of patients in crisis, supporting patients in engaging care with other treatment providers and gaining access to support services that address the social determinants of health such as filling out paperwork for DSS, being connected with insurance navigators and linkages with housing services. Behavioral Health Outreach teams that offer treatment and supportive services in the community have been shown to decrease unnecessary Emergency Department visits and reduce opioid- related overdose deaths. Approved costs for this funding include training and certification and other program costs not covered by medical insurance and are reimbursed through the submission of vouchers. 4311 -Whole Health - REACH Behavioral Hlth Outreach - OTR Proposal Name Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 4311 -Whole Health - REACH MEDICAL Behavioral Health Outreach Nurse Year 2 - OTR MULTIYEAR 4311 54400 Multi-Year PROGRAM EXPENSE $87,860 $87,860 Department Request 4010 - Whole Health Vehicle Lease OTR4010 - Whole Health Vehicle Lease OTR Priority 5 Maintenance of Effort OnetimePriority 5 Maintenance of Effort Onetime County Administrator Recommendation This OTR is to cover the ongoing leases for ten vehicles (Seven Bolts, Two RAV4 Primes, and 1 Prius Prime) . These leases are coordinated by the Chief Sustainability Officer. Local funding will be supplemented by State reimbursements to fully fund the lease of vehicles. Supporting this onetime over target request. 4010 - Whole Health Vehicle Lease OTR Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Legacy ERP Account Number Description Amount 4010 43401 PUBLIC HEALTH WORK $16,593 4010 52231 VEHICLES $92,181 Section 4 Page 205 4311 -Whole Health -REACH MEDICAL Behavioral Health Outreach Nurse Year 2 -OTR Priority 4 Continuation of Previous Years OTR MultiYear 4010 -Whole Health Vehicle Lease OTR Priority 5 Maintenance of Effort Onetime -:----------------j Department Overview The Tompkins County Workforce department seeks to ensure job seekers are prepared for meaningful careers and businesses have access to an effective workforce talent pool. Through partnerships with business, education, and community-based organizations, Tompkins County Workforce is the facilitator of the workforce development ecosystem. Tompkins County Workforce operates a Career Center that offers programs to help adults and youths discover career pathways and pursue in-demand trainings and skills. The Workforce department provides services, programs, and initiatives funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL). Most funds are means-based, striving to support those with the most barriers to seek, obtain, and retain employment. Through this work, the department creates pathways to better careers and economic growth in the Tompkins County community. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTOOOOOODDMMNNVWWPPRRRRKWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 206 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $1,085,160 $490,504 $885,367 – – $885,368 OVERTIME $0 $518 $0 – – $0 PREMIUM PAY $1,500 $6,375 $2,000 – – $3,250 FRINGE $404,285 $174,401 $290,493 – – $290,495 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $5,528 $919 $12,800 – – $12,800 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$224,441 $120,090 $227,284 – – $227,284 OTHER $20,820 $13,072 $16,081 – – $16,081 OTHER SUPPLIES $10,582 $2,628 $8,600 – – $8,600 MAINTENANCE $0––––– PROGRAM EXPENSE $184,800 $94,653 $179,890 – – $179,890 TRAVEL TRAINING $13,544 $4,186 $16,029 – – $14,779 RENT $79,838 $48,036 $80,242 – – $80,242 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $2,000 – $1,360 – – $1,360 UTILITIES $14,479 $6,018 $9,500 – – $9,500 EXPENSES TOTAL $2,046,977 $961,399 $1,729,646 – – $1,729,649 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $0 -$12,765 $0 – – $0 OTHER REVENUES $50,000 $11,643 $40,000 – – $40,000 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $470,669 – $374,160 – – $374,160 STATE AID $0 – $0 – – $0 FEDERAL AID $1,526,308 $1,021,386 $1,315,486 – – $1,315,489 REVENUES TOTAL $2,046,977 $1,020,265 $1,729,646 – – $1,729,649 Dept. Net Local $0 -$58,865 $0 $0 $0 $0 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Administrative Coordinator 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Communications Specialist 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Deputy Workforce Development Director 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Employment & Training Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Employment and Training Clerk 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 Fiscal Coordinator 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 JTPA Participant 6.10 6.10 6.10 6.10 6.10 6.10 Project Assistant 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.25 0.25 0.25 Transition Workforce Specialist 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Workforce Development Associate 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 Workforce Development Coordinator 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 Workforce Development Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Workforce Development Specialist 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 2.50 Youth Services Associate 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 FTE 15.60 17.10 19.10 19.35 19.35 17.85 Section 4 Page 207 6290 - WORKFORCE DEV BOARD ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $224,258 $101,945 $285,801 $239,596 $67,288 – $239,596 OVERTIME $3,022 $518 $0 $0 – – $0 PREMIUM PAY $500 – $850 $1,000 $0 – $1,000 FRINGE $107,220 $44,815 $126,614 $106,271 $29,721 – $106,271 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $5,698 – $2,624 $5,500 – – $5,500 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$260,361 $118,940 $221,874 $225,017 – – $225,017 OTHER $7,401 $6,749 $10,467 $8,452 – – $8,452 OTHER SUPPLIES $3,747 $2,086 $8,550 $6,500 – – $6,500 PROGRAM EXPENSE $5,060 $4,048 $11,000 $9,150 – – $9,150 TRAVEL TRAINING $3,378 $3,012 $7,044 $8,000 – – $8,000 RENT $24,915 $24,480 $32,726 $33,130 – – $33,130 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $3,000 – $2,000 $1,360 – – $1,360 UTILITIES $3,514 $2,558 $4,200 $4,200 ––$4,200 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $652,075 $309,152 $713,750 $648,176 $97,009 – $648,176 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $39,932 -$12,765 $0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $25,023 $1,345 $13,500 $40,000 –– $40,000 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $281,176 – $280,379 $404,364 –– $404,364 STATE AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 FEDERAL AID $285,352 $459,734 $419,871 $1,315,489 –– $1,315,489 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $631,483 $448,315 $713,750 $1,759,853 –– $1,759,853 Dept. Net Local $20,592 -$139,163 $0 -$1,111,677 $97,009 $0 -$1,111,677 6292 - Employment and Training ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $679,349 $388,558 $799,359 $645,772 – – $645,772 OVERTIME $1,489 – $0 $0 – – $0 PREMIUM PAY $24,740 $6,375 $650 $2,250 – – $2,250 FRINGE $253,094 $129,586 $277,671 $214,428 – – $214,428 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $1,354 $919 $2,904 $7,300 – – $7,300 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$2,288 $1,150 $2,567 $2,267 – – $2,267 OTHER $5,230 $6,323 $10,353 $7,629 – – $7,629 OTHER SUPPLIES $863 $482 $2,032 $2,100 – – $2,100 PROGRAM EXPENSE $166,976 $90,604 $173,800 $170,740 – – $170,740 TRAVEL TRAINING $6,750 $1,174 $6,500 $6,779 – – $6,779 RENT $121,079 $23,556 $47,112 $47,112 – – $47,112 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – – $0 $0 – – $0 UTILITIES $3,904 $3,460 $10,279 $5,300 – – $5,300 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $1,267,116 $652,187 $1,333,227 $1,111,677 – – $1,111,677 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $40,068 – $0 – – – – OTHER REVENUES $50,625 $558 $36,500 $0 – – $0 INTERFUND TRANSFER AND REVENUE $321,573 – $190,290 $0 – – $0 STATE AID – – $0 $0 – – $0 FEDERAL AID $958,419 $561,652 $1,106,437 $0 – – $0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $1,370,685 $562,209 $1,333,227 $0 – – $0 Dept. Net Local -$103,568 $89,978 $0 $1,111,677 $0 $0 $1,111,677 Section 4 Page 208 -- 9502 General Fund Contribution to CD Fund ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 2024 2024 2024 2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE $602,749 – $470,669 $374,160 – – $374,160 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $602,749 – $470,669 $374,160 – – $374,160 Total Revenues FEDERAL AID ––$0––– – TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0––– – Dept. Net Local $602,749 $0 $470,669 $374,160 $0 $0 $374,160 Section 4 Page 209 Department Overview It is the mission of the Tompkins County Youth Services Department to invest time, resources and funding in communities to enable all youth to thrive in school, work and life. The Tompkins County Charter and NYS Executive Law charge the Department with planning and coordinating youth services throughout Tompkins County. TCYSD is a planning entity which provides direct services for youth through assessing youth needs, contracting with appropriate youth program providers, monitoring the performance of funded programs, coordinating public and private youth programs, supporting the training of youth workers and their organizations, and assisting local municipalities to assess and address their local youth needs. Utilizing a continuum of care approach which weaves a web of youth services across Tompkins County, funding recommendations provided by the Youth Services Board utilize the department's resources to provide support for recreation, prevention, and intervention programs run by not-for-profit agencies and municipalities that provide over 40 programs serving over 7,000 youth per year. Working with our collaborative partners the Youth Services Department is committed to making Tompkins County a place where all youth are given the opportunity to thrive. YOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENTUUOODDMMNNVAAPPRRRRYHHYOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 210 YOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT - • Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $317,241 $173,213 $239,595 $68,324 $17,000 $256,596 OVERTIME $0 –$0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY $1,750 $1,750 $2,250 $0 $0 $2,250 FRINGE $130,769 $73,435 $106,823 $24,669 $2,000 $108,824 OTHER FINANCE $236,858 $118,429 $267,065 –– $267,065 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT $0 –$0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$900 $672 $900 ––$900 OTHER $4,250 $1,189 $3,250 ––$3,250 OTHER SUPPLIES $5,289 $1,128 $3,346 ––$3,344 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 MAINTENANCE $0 –$0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $1,018,873 $820,494 $1,014,073 $18,635 $1,001 $1,015,074 TRAVEL TRAINING $3,000 $1,167 $3,000 ––$3,000 RENT $0 –$0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $73,850 $33,925 $34,500 –– $34,500 UTILITIES $700 $351 $700 ––$700 ROLLOVER $0 ––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $1,793,480 $1,225,752 $1,675,502 $111,628 $20,001 $1,695,503 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $236,858 $216,665 $267,065 –– $267,065 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)$0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $43,350 $23,947 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $139,433 $170,311 $140,907 –– $140,907 FEDERAL AID $0 –$0 ––$0 REVENUES TOTAL $419,641 $410,923 $407,972 –– $407,972 Dept. Net Local $1,373,839 $814,829 $1,267,530 $111,628 $20,001 $1,287,531 Full Time Equivalents Position 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 FTE Admin Coordinator 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 Administrative Assistant 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00 Coordinator of Community Youth Services 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Deputy Director of Youth Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Director Of Youth Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 FTE 5.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 Section 4 Page 211 7020 - YOUTH BUREAU ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $255,741 $163,233 $317,241 $239,596 $63,341 $17,000 $256,596 OVERTIME ––$0––– – PREMIUM PAY $1,795 $1,750 $1,750 $2,250 $0 $0 $2,250 FRINGE $121,346 $69,338 $130,769 $106,824 $22,467 $2,000 $108,824 OTHER FINANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 ALL OTHER CONTR. SVCS.$869 $597 $900 $900 ––$900 OTHER $1,750 $1,189 $4,250 $3,250 ––$3,250 OTHER SUPPLIES $3,159 $1,121 $5,289 $3,344 ––$3,344 VEHICLES FUEL AND MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 MAINTENANCE ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE –– $5,250 $450 $1,001 $1,001 $1,451 TRAVEL TRAINING $655 $867 $3,000 $3,000 ––$3,000 RENT ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $52,275 $33,925 $73,850 $34,500 ––$34,500 UTILITIES $448 $307 $700 $700 ––$700 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $438,039 $272,327 $542,999 $394,814 $86,809 $20,001 $414,815 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 APPLIED ROLLOVER (REV)––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $43,410 $23,947 $43,350 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $10,964 $7,723 $7,526 $9,000 ––$9,000 FEDERAL AID ––$0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $54,374 $31,670 $50,876 $9,000 ––$9,000 Dept. Net Local $383,665 $240,657 $492,123 $385,814 $86,809 $20,001 $405,815 7022 - YOUTH PROGRAMS ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES ––$0––– – OVERTIME ––$0 $0 ––$0 PREMIUM PAY ––$0––– – FRINGE ––$0––– – OTHER FINANCE $216,665 $118,429 $236,858 $267,065 ––$267,065 PROGRAM EXPENSE $391,618 $566,198 $591,599 $591,599 $9,194 $0 $591,599 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $608,283 $684,627 $828,457 $858,664 $9,194 $0 $858,664 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES – $216,665 $236,858 $267,065 ––$267,065 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID $149,185 $148,394 $131,907 $131,907 ––$131,907 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $149,185 $365,059 $368,765 $398,972 ––$398,972 Dept. Net Local $459,098 $319,568 $459,692 $459,692 $9,194 $0 $459,692 Section 4 Page 212 7023 - YOUTH PROGRAMS SDPP ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0––– – ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL ––$0––– – Total Revenues STATE AID ––$0––– – TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0––– – Dept. Net Local $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 7026 - MUNICIPAL YOUTH SERVICES ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES ––$0––– – PREMIUM PAY ––$0––– – FRINGE ––$0––– – OTHER ––$0 $0 ––$0 PROGRAM EXPENSE $386,440 $254,296 $422,024 $422,024 $8,440 $0 $422,024 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $386,440 $254,296 $422,024 $422,024 $8,440 $0 $422,024 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES ––$0 $0 ––$0 STATE AID – $14,194 $0 $0 ––$0 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL – $14,194 $0 $0 ––$0 Dept. Net Local $386,440 $240,102 $422,024 $422,024 $8,440 $0 $422,024 7027 - YOUTH VO. SVCS. PROJECT ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0––– – ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL ––$0––– – Total Revenues OTHER REVENUES ––$0––– – STATE AID ––$0––– – FEDERAL AID ––$0––– – TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0––– – Dept. Net Local $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 4 Page 213 7028 - CITY YOUTH BUREAU ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES ––$0––– – PREMIUM PAY ––$0––– – FRINGE ––$0––– – OTHER FINANCE ––$0––– – PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0––– – ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL ––$0––– – Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES ––$0––– – STATE AID ––$0––– – FEDERAL AID ––$0––– – TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0––– – Dept. Net Local $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 7029 - IYB SDPP ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES ––$0––– – FRINGE ––$0––– – OTHER FINANCE ––$0––– – PROGRAM EXPENSE ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL ––$0––– – Total Revenues STATE AID ––$0––– – FEDERAL AID ––$0––– – TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL ––$0––– – Dept. Net Local $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Section 4 Page 214 Over Target Requests Summary TARGET REQ TARGET REQ ONETIME REC ONETIME TOTAL REC FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses Youth Services $1,675,502 $91,628 $20,000 $20,001 $1,695,503 EXPENSES TOTAL $1,675,502 $91,628 $20,000 $20,001 $1,695,503 Revenues Youth Services $407,972 –––$407,972 REVENUES TOTAL $407,972 –––$407,972 Revenues - Expenses $1,267,530 $91,628 $20,000 $20,001 $1,287,531 Department Request 7020-Youth Services Specialist Position - OTR7020-Youth Services Specialist Position - OTR Priority 1 Restoration of Previous ReductionPriority 1 Restoration of Previous Reduction in Funding Targetin Funding Target County Administrator Recommendation Included in the Youth Services Department 2023 budget were four funded FTE positions, three of those positions were filled at the start of the year. Unable to support this request due to fiscal constraints. The last FTE position was being reviewed before filling due to the transitions within the department. To be both judicious with taxpayer dollars and to build the capacity of our department, we were taking time to assess current department roles, duties, and responsibilities prior to filling the position.bbThrough our annual planning process, we determined that we did not need an Administrative Assistant position, but instead filling a Youth Service Specialist position (a title previously held in our department), for 35 hour a week, would meet current and emerging needs of our department. As we were readying to update the description through Human Resources and obtain approval to fill the position, the County Administrator notified us she was imposing an immediate hiring freeze on several, already 2023 approved and funded, positions in “unmandated” departments. Unfortunately, our department and position fall within those parameters. In addition, she conveyed her intention to remove the personnel funds from our departments’ 2024 budget.b If funding is not restored for staffing in our 2024 budget, this will not only mean it’s the second FTE position our department has lost in the last four years, but will have devastating impacts on our department’s capacity to not only maintain current and ongoing initiatives but will also drastically impede our ability to provide the same level of technical assistance and oversight to our funded agencies and the Municipal Youth Services System, which has grown to include every YOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT - OTRYOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT - OTRROOUUOODDMMNNVAAPPRRRRRRYHHYOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT - OTR 2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs)2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs) Section 4 Page 215 YOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT -OTR 7020-Youth Services Specialist Position -OTR Priority 1 Restoration of Previous Reduction in Funding Target municipality in Tompkins County. Current staff will be called upon to not only do their job duties but also to pick up the essential duties of the lost position. The County dollars invested in youth services yield future cost savings, assuring that one of our most vulnerable populations gets the support and services they need to thrive in all areas of their lives.b We are asking the Tompkins County Legislature to consider the adverse impact the removal of another FTE position will have on our small department. With this OTR, in the amount of $73,994.00, we will be able to hire a staff member into the title of Youth Services Specialist to work closely with other staff to maintain effective local planning groups, such as MYSS Youth Commissions or Community Councils. This position would also work to identify current and future youth needs, allowing us to expand our capacity to complete and sustain our hosted youth resources database, which supports mental health and a number of other youth related resources. In addition, this position would become our department’s first technical assistant to aid local youth programs in the process of becoming more diverse, equitable, and inclusive, being more accessible to youth who have visible and/or invisible disabilities, and mental health challenges.bFinally, this position will assist with the preparing materials and needed reports, such the annual Summer Camp Guide and School Listing.b Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Legacy ERP Account Number Description Amount 7020 51000 REGULAR PAY $51,324 7020 58800 REGULAR PAY $22,670 $73,994 Department Request 7020- Youth Services - Project Assistant7020- Youth Services - Project Assistant continuation - OTRcontinuation - OTR Priority 2 Continuation of Previous YearsPriority 2 Continuation of Previous Years OTR OnetimeOTR Onetime County Administrator Recommendation This OTR will allow for the continued work of our currently employed Project Assistant. Our department received $40,000 in our 2023 budget, throughb Recommend this onetime over target request to support the project assistant. an OTR brought forward by Legislator Randy Brown. With these funds, we have hired a temporary Project Assistant for 25 hours per week. This person is working on creating a mapping of current youth services and programming in Tompkins County. Our goal is to come away with an inventory of mental health, youth development, educational and recreation services available, barriers youth and families face knowing about or using these services, and what gaps are there in services needed and wanted by youth and families. The Project Assistant will work their way through each municipality in TC. They’ve begun by taking an inventory of existing services in several municipalities to date. They’ve also begun interviewing service providers, program managers, local librarians, as well as members of the local youth commissions. They will then move onto speaking with various school personnel. Most importantly, they will speak directly with youth, families and other interested community members.bWe will garner a better picture of what we as a county have to offer to families and what is still needed. We know youth who are involved and engaged are less likely to experience mental health issues, isolation, loneliness, and anxiety. Once this process is complete, a full report will be created and shared with the Legislators and communities; conversations will take place to discuss the findings, the differences and similarities across municipalities, and the common trends, needs and Section 4 Page 216 7020-Youth Services -Project Assistant continuation -OTR Priority 2 Continuation of Previous Years OTROnetime concerns discovered.bThe report will help guide decisions on how and where funds can be most effectively and efficiently directed. Together we can make a difference.b We estimate we’ll have only used approximately half of the $40,000 OTR by the end of 2023. So, this OTR would not be asking for new funding, but extending the current OTR into 2024. This will allow the current Project Assistant to continue the work they have started and see it through to fruition.bb Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 7020 51000 REGULAR PAY $17,000 7020 58800 REGULAR PAY $1,999 7020 54400 Onetime PROGRAM EXPENSE $1,001 $20,000 Department Request 7022&7026- Youth Services - 2% COLA7022&7026- Youth Services - 2% COLA contractors - OTRcontractors - OTR Priority 3 Maintenance of Effort TargetPriority 3 Maintenance of Effort Target County Administrator Recommendation The Tompkins County Youth Services Department provides local funding to agencies and municipalities that serve youth. While costs continue to Unable to support this request due to fiscal constraints. increase for Youth Services contractors, the target budget does not provide for these increases. If funded, this request for $17,634 will provide a 2% increase in county funds, to those agencies and municipalities that contract with our department. This 2% increase is in alignment with the Cost- of-Living Adjustment afforded to other contractors in Tompkins County that provide similar Human Services programming to our community.bAll our funds are matched dollar for dollar by the agencies and municipalities. Therefore, an increase of $17,634 by the County will in fact garner an additional $35,270 to be put towards much needed youth services in Tompkins County. 7022&7026- Youth Services - 2% COLA contractors - OTR Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 7022 54400 Target PROGRAM EXPENSE $9,194 7026 54400 Target PROGRAM EXPENSE $8,440 $17,634 Section 4 Page 217 -1------------i 7022&7026-Youth Services -2% COLA contractors -OTR Priority 3 Maintenance of Effort Target _, ____ _____, Department Overview The Intermunicipal Recreation Partnership is comprised of ten municipalities and Tompkins County, enabling 90% of the County's youth to be eligible to participate in a wide array of year-round recreation, skill development, and creative and expressive art programs at discounted prices. The Recreation Partnership is an excellent example of inter-governmental collaboration that saves money and expands services by reducing duplication and offering diversity and economies of scale that no partner could provide alone. It is one of the largest and most successful collaborations of its kind in the United States. The Recreation Partnership jointly plans, funds, and oversees a set of 30+ programs through the Ithaca Youth Bureau. This partnership allows local youth, particularly those from lower socioeconomic levels, accessibility to participate in these programs at reduced rates. The Partnership is cost-effective by avoiding duplication of some programs and by centralizing others to achieve economies of scale. The Partnership provides the primary source of public recreation for some municipalities as well as offering specialty camps, sports and non-competitive arts and culture programs that complement the local recreation programs of other communities. Yearly, over 1,500 different young people are served from throughout the municipalities in Tompkins County. The inter-municipal agreement establishing the Partnership commits the County to two forms of support. 1. A new partnership agreement was reauthorized in 2022 for 2023-2027. The County Legislature continues to be a strong supporter and has committed to contributing 25% of the total municipal cost of programs that are not covered by program fees or other revenues. The City of Ithaca and Town of Ithaca, as the largest users of the programs, also agree to each pay 25% of the net costs and the smaller municipal members agree to share the remaining 25% based on an approved cost-sharing formula. 2. The County Youth Services Department provides in-kind staff support to the governing board of the Partnership that includes: collecting all municipal contributions, managing contracts with its primary provider the Ithaca Youth Bureau, and others as directed, making payments on behalf of the Partnership, and assisting committees in evaluating programs, soliciting requests for YOUTH SERVICES RECREATIONOOUUOONNVAARRRRRRYHHYOUTH SERVICES RECREATION PARTNERSHIPPARTNERSHIPNNAAPPPPRRRRHHPPARTNERSHIP 2024 Operating Budget2024 Operating Budget Section 4 Page 218 YOUTH SERVICES RECREATION PARTNERSHIP • Recreation Partners hi proposals as needed, analyzing expenditures and revenues, and/or helping to generate alternative revenues. Staff support is included in the Planning & Coordination Program of the Youth Services Department. Consolidated Budget - Expenditures & Revenues MODIFIED BUDGET ACTUALS TARGET REQUESTED CNTY ADMIN TOTAL REC FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses SALARY AND WAGES $0 –$0 ––$0 FRINGE $0––––– PROGRAM EXPENSE $341,088 $227,392 $347,908 $30,468 –$347,908 ROLLOVER $0––––– EXPENSES TOTAL $341,088 $227,392 $347,908 $30,468 –$347,908 Revenues LOCAL REVENUES $0 –$0 ––$0 OTHER REVENUES $255,816 $170,544 $260,931 $22,851 –$260,931 REVENUES TOTAL $255,816 $170,544 $260,931 $22,851 –$260,931 Dept. Net Local $85,272 $56,848 $86,977 $7,617 $0 $86,977 7021 - RECREATION PARTNERSHIP ACTUAL ACTUALS MOD BUD TARGET REQUEST REC OTR TOTAL REC FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Total Expenses SALARY AND WAGES – – $0 $0 – – $0 FRINGE ––$0––– – PROGRAM EXPENSE $313,516 $227,392 $341,088 $347,908 $30,468 – $347,908 ROLLOVER ––$0––– – TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL $313,516 $227,392 $341,088 $347,908 $30,468 – $347,908 Total Revenues LOCAL REVENUES – – $0 $0 – – $0 OTHER REVENUES $235,137 $170,544 $255,816 $260,931 $22,851 – $260,931 TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL $235,137 $170,544 $255,816 $260,931 $22,851 – $260,931 Dept. Net Local $78,379 $56,848 $85,272 $86,977 $7,617 $0 $86,977 Section 4 Page 219 Over Target Requests Summary TARGET REQ TARGET REQ ONETIME REC ONETIME TOTAL REC FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 Expenses Youth Services Recreation Partnership $347,908 $30,468 – – $347,908 EXPENSES TOTAL $347,908 $30,468 – – $347,908 Revenues Youth Services Recreation Partnership $260,931 $22,851 – – $260,931 REVENUES TOTAL $260,931 $22,851 – – $260,931 Revenues - Expenses $86,977 $7,617 $0 $0 $86,977 Department Request 7021- Youth Services -Recreation Partnership7021- Youth Services -Recreation Partnership Inc - OTRInc - OTR Priority 1 Maintenance of Effort TargetPriority 1 Maintenance of Effort Target County Administrator Recommendation The Recreation Partnership has been in existence for nearly three decades and is truly a one-of-a-kind collaboration between Tompkins County and its municipalities. The Recreation Partnership Agreement provides a commitment from the County as a keystone supporter of the Inter-municipal Recreation Partnership. The collaboration is based on a contract for services with the City of Ithaca Youth Bureau providing a wide array of year- round recreation and youth development programs at discounted prices. The City of Ithaca, Town of Ithaca, and Tompkins County equally contribute 25% of the total annual Recreation Partnership budget to support the cost of programs that are not covered by program fees or other revenues. The remaining 25% is split among the smaller municipalities of Caroline, Danby, Enfield, Dryden, Groton, Ulysses, Newfield, and the Village of Lansing using a formula that incorporates assessed property values and a three-year average of participants for those respective municipalities. Unable to support this request due to fiscal constraints. YOUTH SERVICES RECREATIONYOUTH SERVICES RECREATIONOOUUOONNVAARRRRRRYHHYOUTH SERVICES RECREATION PARTNERSHIP - OTRPARTNERSHIP - OTRROONNAAPPPPRRRRRRHHPARTNERSHIP - OTR 2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs)2024 Over Target Requests (OTRs) Section 4 Page 220 YOUTH SERVICES RECREATION PARTNERSHIP -OTR 7021-Youth Services -Recreation Partnership Inc-OTR Priority 1 Maintenance of Effort Target This partnership allows local youth, particularly those from lower socioeconomic levels, accessibility to participate in Ithaca Youth Bureau programs at reduced rates. The Recreation Partnership is often cited as an excellent example of inter-governmental collaboration that saves money and expands services by reducing duplication and offering diversity and economies of scale that no partner could provide alone. The collaboration works on the understanding that each partner of the Recreation Partnership maintains their contribution at the same level as the other partners. The Board of Directors met to consider several budget scenarios provided by the IYB for 2024. The Board voted to recommend a 2% increase over the Maintenance of Effort (MOE) budget, based on our youths' increasing mental and physical health needs and wanting to ensure that quality recreation and life development skill programs remain accessible to all youth in Tompkins County at the discounted prices. This increased budget will allow for the continuation of already offered programming with the addition of a few much needed services such as youth yoga. Studies show, when youth practice yoga they experience multiple benefits; yoga improves their mental health, gives them a way to cope with stress in a healthy manner, helps them find emotional balance, contributes to positive self-esteem, less anxiety, as well as improved focus, self-confidence and overall well- being. The proposed budget for 2024 equates to the County's partner contribution of $94,594.bAgain, this being a 4-way partnership, if the County does not increase their contribution, neither will the other 3 partners (City, Town, and combined smaller municipalities). A flat budget really equates to a reduced budget due to increased programming and staffing costs. If this is not approved the impact would be felt by youth and families across all municipalities, exacerbating the financial and social stresses on families that depend on high-quality and affordable programs.b Functional Unit Account Code Line Item Description Account Number Description Amount 7021 54400 Target PROGRAM EXPENSE $30,468 7021 42797 OTHER LOCAL GOVT CONTRIBU $22,851 Section 4 Page 221 APPENDIXAPPENDIX AA SCHEDULE OF FEES www.tompkinscountyny.gov Appendix A Page 1 Thank you for living Tompkins County's values. Integrity. We commit to honesty and uncompromising adherence to the Tompkins County Code of Ethics. Integrity, Accountability, Respect, &Equity. 2024 Tompkins County Schedule of Fees Department Name Fee Name Fee Category 2024 Fee Notes Airport Airport ID - Lost ID Badges 20.00$ Replace Lost ID Badge Airport ID - New ID Badges 20.00$ New Airport ID Badge Airport ID - Renewal ID Badges 10.00$ Renewal of Airport ID Badge Avis - Concession/Commission Auto 75,500.00$ 10% of Gross or Minimum Annual Guaranty (MAG) Concession Avis - Counter Rent Auto 984.05$ per month Budget - Concession/Commission Auto 70,500.00$ 10% of Gross or Minimum Annual Guaranty (MAG) Concession Budget - Counter Rent Auto 980.31$ per month East Hill Flying Club EHFC 1,635.66$ per month Fixed Base Operator Taughannock 8,356.00$ Monthly Rental Fuel Sale Commission Taughannock 0.18$ Per Gallon Fuel Commission Sales General Aviation Landing Fees Taughannock -$ Fee Based on Aircraft Landed Weight Hertz - Concession/Commission Auto 50,000.00$ 10% of Gross or Minimum Annual Guaranty (MAG) Concession Hertz - Counter Rent Auto 946.64$ per month Landing Fee Airline 6.02$ per 1000 lbs. MGLW Long Term Parking 4.00$ 2 to 3 hours 5.00$ 3 to 4 hours 6.00$ 4 to 5 hours 7.00$ 5 to 24 hours 35.00$ Weekly Rate Long Term & Short Term Parking 2.00$ 31 - 60 Minutes Long Term & Short Term Parking -$ First 30 Minutes 3.00$ 61 minutes to 2 hours Rental Car - Car Wash Common Area Auto 185.77$ Per Month for Common Car Rental Car - Car Wash Facility Auto 918.75$ Per Month for Facility Rental Car - Consolidated Facilities Charge (CFC)Auto 3.00$ Per Transaction Day Rental Car Parking Spaces Auto 35.00$ Per Month/Per Space Ready & Return Lots Short Term Parking 5.00$ 2 to 3 hours 7.00$ 3 to 4 hours 8.00$ 4 to 5 hours 9.00$ 5 to 24 hours 45.00$ Weekly Rate Appendix A Page 2 2024 Tompkins County Schedule of Fees Department Name Fee Name Fee Category 2024 Fee Notes Airport Terminal Advertising Space Miscellaneous 100.00$ % of Gross Revenue from Terminal Advertising Sales based on contracts with vendors (Monitors, Banners, Playground, Conference Rooms, etc.) Terminal Rental Airline Rental Rates 58.22$ Average Terminal Rental Rate for Terminal Space T-Hangar (Large) County T- Hangars 372.29$ per month T-Hangar (Small) County T- Hangars 307.13$ per month Assessment Department Copies Copies 0.25$ - Custom Reports - per hour Charges 100.00$ - Imagemate Online Site Annual Fee 400.00$ - Imagemate User Annual Fee 90.00$ - Memorandum of Apportionment Mapping Fee 30.00$ - School Tax Printing = per parcel Charges 1.00$ - School Taxes - Processing Charges 1,000.00$ - Subdivision Mapping Fee: >9 parcels Mapping Fee 100.00$ - Subdivision Mapping Fee: 4-9 parcels Mapping Fee 50.00$ - Subdivision Mapping Fees: 1-3 Parcels Mapping Fee 25.00$ - Finance Department Advertising Fee for Delinquent Taxes Fees 10.00$ - Copies Fees 1.00$ - Filing fee for November 1 listing of delinquent taxes Fees 5.00$ - Foreclosure Fees -$ 5% of assessed value Mailing Notice for Ithaca City School District Delinquent Taxes Fees 1.00$ - Tax Search Fee Fees 30.00$ - Title Search Fee for Foreclosure Fees 150.00$ - Health Department Agricultural Fairground Operation Permit Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 400.00$ - Appendix A Page 3 2024 Tompkins County Schedule of Fees Department Name Fee Name Fee Category 2024 Fee Notes Health Department Campground Plan Review Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 200.00$ Operating Permit - $150 plus $2.75 per unit/site Certified Copies, Birth and Death Certificates Vital Records 30.00$ First copy; subsequent copies on same visit/same record $15 each Children's Camp Operating Permit Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 200.00$ - Community Water System (Part 5, NYSSC) >+100,000 gpd Environmental Health - Water System Operating and Plan Review 1,000.00$ - Construction Permit - New Construction w/ Engineer Plans; no site evaluation Environmental Health - On- Site Wastewater Treatment System and Development 325.00$ - Construction Permit - New Construction/Conversion Environmental Health - On- Site Wastewater Treatment System and Development 450.00$ - Construction Permit - Permit Re- Design; New/Conversion/Replacement Environmental Health - On- Site Wastewater Treatment System and Development 100.00$ - Appendix A Page 4 2024 Tompkins County Schedule of Fees Department Name Fee Name Fee Category 2024 Fee Notes Health Department Construction Permit - Replacement Environmental Health - On- Site Wastewater Treatment System and Development 335.00$ - Construction Permit - Replacement System w/ Engineer Plans; no site evaluation or TCWH referral Environmental Health - On- Site Wastewater Treatment System and Development -$ - Construction Permit - Septic Tank Replacement/Pump Chamber Replacement Environmental Health - On- Site Wastewater Treatment System and Development 105.00$ - Construction Permit - Transfer/Renewal Environmental Health - On- Site Wastewater Treatment System and Development 80.00$ Permit may be renewed 1x prior to expiration; permit transfer prior to expiration Construction Permit and Plan Review - Community Water System (Part 5, NYSSC) <100,000 gpd Environmental Health - Water System Operating and Plan Review 450.00$ - Construction Permit and Plan Review - Cross-Connection Control Environmental Health - Water System Operating and Plan Review 200.00$ plus $50/device Appendix A Page 5 2024 Tompkins County Schedule of Fees Department Name Fee Name Fee Category 2024 Fee Notes Health Department Construction Permit and Plan Review - Distribution Water Main - 6" or larger <5,000' Environmental Health - Water System Operating and Plan Review 300.00$ - Construction Permit and Plan Review - Distribution Water Main 6" or larger >5,000' Environmental Health - Water System Operating and Plan Review 400.00$ - Construction Permit and Plan Review - Non-Community Water System Environmental Health - Water System Operating and Plan Review 210.00$ - Construction Permit and Plan Review - Other Water System Modification Environmental Health - Water System Operating and Plan Review 160.00$ May be waived at TCWH discretion Construction Permit and Plan Review - Water Storage Tank >500,000 gal Environmental Health - Water System Operating and Plan Review 500.00$ - Construction Permit Application - Application Renewal/Transfer Environmental Health - On- Site Wastewater Treatment System and Development 80.00$ Application may be renewed 1x prior to expiration; application transfer prior to expiration Copies Environmental Health - Other Fees -$ - Appendix A Page 6 2024 Tompkins County Schedule of Fees Department Name Fee Name Fee Category 2024 Fee Notes Health Department Environmental Impact Statement Review Environmental Health - Other Fees -$ Where Tompkins County is lead agency, fee assessed as allowed by 6NYCRR 617.7 Food Service Establishment Operating Permit (Additional Mobile Unit or Vending Machine) Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 85.00$ - Food Service Establishment Operating Permit (High Risk) Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 450.00$ - Food Service Establishment Operating Permit (Low Risk) Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 210.00$ - Food Service Establishment Operating Permit (Medium Risk) Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 375.00$ - Food Service Establishments Plan Review (High Risk) Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 210.00$ - Food Service Establishments Plan Review (Low Risk) Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 150.00$ - Food Service Establishments Plan Review (Medium Risk) Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 210.00$ - Food Service Establishments Plan Review (Push Cart) Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 100.00$ - Appendix A Page 7 2024 Tompkins County Schedule of Fees Department Name Fee Name Fee Category 2024 Fee Notes Health Department Holding Tank or ETU Permit Renewal Environmental Health - On- Site Wastewater Treatment System and Development 50.00$ - Holding Tank Plan Review & Initial Permit Environmental Health - On- Site Wastewater Treatment System and Development 160.00$ - Late Application/Expedited Permit 7 days or less Environmental Health - Other Fees 50.00$ - Late Application/Water Operating System Fee Environmental Health - Other Fees 75.00$ May be waived at TCWH discretion Lead Screening Division for Community Health -$ TBD - Charge is pending contract pricing; sliding fee scale available Mass Gathering Operating Permit (Existing Event) Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 4,100.00$ Plus $80 per staff/hr for incident response, if needed Mass Gathering Operating Permit (New event) Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 4,100.00$ Plus $80 per staff/hr for incident response, if needed Mass Gathering Plan Review (Existing events) Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 7,500.00$ First two submissions Mass Gathering Plan Review (New event) Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 15,000.00$ First two submissions Appendix A Page 8 2024 Tompkins County Schedule of Fees Department Name Fee Name Fee Category 2024 Fee Notes Health Department Mass Gathering Plan Review (New/Existing) Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 3,750.00$ Multiple submissions Mobile Home Park Operating Permit Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 150.00$ plus $3.50 per unit/lot Mobile Home Parking Plan Review Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 460.00$ plus $30 per unit/lot Nursing per hour Administrative Charge Division for Community Health -$ To be set after cost report completion Operating - Bottled/Bulk Haulers, Ice Plants Environmental Health - Water System Operating and Plan Review 360.00$ - Operating - Community Water System (Groundwater) Environmental Health - Water System Operating and Plan Review 200.00$ - Operating - Community Water System (Surface Water) Environmental Health - Water System Operating and Plan Review 1,800.00$ - Operating - Non-Community Water System (with sources) Environmental Health - Water System Operating and Plan Review 105.00$ - Appendix A Page 9 2024 Tompkins County Schedule of Fees Department Name Fee Name Fee Category 2024 Fee Notes Health Department Other OWTS Modifications/Multiple Submissions Environmental Health - On- Site Wastewater Treatment System and Development 160.00$ - Plan Review - 0-499 GPD Design Rate Environmental Health - On- Site Wastewater Treatment System and Development 190.00$ - Plan Review - 1,000-1,999 GPD Environmental Health - On- Site Wastewater Treatment System and Development 340.00$ - Plan Review - 2,000+ GPD Environmental Health - On- Site Wastewater Treatment System and Development 540.00$ - Plan Review - 500-999 GPD Environmental Health - On- Site Wastewater Treatment System and Development 230.00$ - Appendix A Page 10 2024 Tompkins County Schedule of Fees Department Name Fee Name Fee Category 2024 Fee Notes Health Department Preliminary Development Review Environmental Health - Realty Subdivisions 400.00$ Where soil testing is required. (Preliminary development fees are applied to the Realty Subdivision fee upon full plan submittal when submitted within 12 months.) Realty Subdivision Approval Renewal Environmental Health - Realty Subdivisions 200.00$ - Realty Subdivision Development Review Environmental Health - Realty Subdivisions 800.00$ Subtract Preliminary Development fees paid Realty Subdivision Development Review - add per lot with individual OWTS Environmental Health - Realty Subdivisions 55.00$ - Realty Subdivision Development Review - add per lot with individual water Environmental Health - Realty Subdivisions 35.00$ - Realty Subdivision Development Review - per lot NYS filing fee Environmental Health - Realty Subdivisions 12.50$ - Recreational Aquatic Facility Operating Permit - Slide and Wave Pool/Spray Park/Other Aquatic Facility Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 360.00$ - Recreational Aquatic Facility Operating Permit - Swimming Pool/Bathing Beach Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 335.00$ - Recreational Aquatic Facility Plan Review - Over 5,000 square feet Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 770.00$ - Appendix A Page 11 2024 Tompkins County Schedule of Fees Department Name Fee Name Fee Category 2024 Fee Notes Health Department Recreational Aquatic Facility Plan Review - Up to 5,000 square feet Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 360.00$ - Refund Requests (within 6 months of receipt) Environmental Health - Other Fees 25.00$ - Temporary Food Service Establishments - Complex Menu, 1 day or multiple days; single event Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 150.00$ - Temporary Food Service Establishments - Simple Menu, 1 day event Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 65.00$ - Temporary Food Service Establishments - Simple Menu, multiple, consecutive or non- consecutive days (up to 8 days in 120 days) Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 100.00$ - Temporary Permit Late Fees - Expedited processing (received less than 2 weeks, more than 3 days) Environmental Health - Other Fees 25.00$ - Temporary Permit Late Fees - Rush processing (received 3 days or less before the event) Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 25.00$ - Temporary Residence Operating Permit Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 175.00$ plus $3.50 per unit/site Temporary Residence/Campground Operating Permit Environmental Health - Operating Permit and Plan Review 150.00$ plus $2.75 per unit/site Tuberculosis Screening (PPD/Mantoux) Division for Community Health 37.54$ Pending actual costs; sliding fee scale available Appendix A Page 12 2024 Tompkins County Schedule of Fees Department Name Fee Name Fee Category 2024 Fee Notes Health Department Vaccinations (Adult Hep A) Division for Community Health 82.15$ Charge may adjust pending vaccine cost; sliding fee scale available Vaccinations (Hepatitis B) Division for Community Health 85.65$ Charge may adjust pending vaccine cost; sliding fee scale available Vaccinations (Influenza) Division for Community Health 35.00$ Charge may adjust pending vaccine cost; sliding fee scale available Vaccinations (MMR)Fees 114.96$ Charge may adjust pending vaccine cost; sliding fee scale available Vaccinations (Rabies Post Exposure)Fees 310.71$ Charge may adjust pending vaccine cost Vaccinations (Tdap)Fees 31.39$ Charge may adjust pending vaccine cost; sliding fee scale available Vaccinations (Tetanus/Diptheria (Td)) Division for Community Health 72.33$ Charge may adjust pending vaccine cost; sliding fee scale available Vaccinations (Vaccine Administration Fee Adult, set by Federal Government) Division for Community Health 40.00$ Sliding fee scale available Vaccinations (Vaccine for Children Administration Fee, set by Federal Government) Division for Community Health 25.10$ Sliding fee scale available Waiver from NYS Appendix 75-A (OWTS) Environmental Health - Other Fees 75.00$ Unless due to TCWH referral Waiver/Variance Request Environmental Health - Other Fees 75.00$ Requiring Board of Health action Mental Health Department Alc and/or drug screening or intervention Fees 57.18$ Completed by qualified clinician Complex Care Management Fees 22.01$ 5 minute follow up within 14 days of order Crisis - Complex Fees 550.59$ 1 hour crisis visit with two clinicians Crisis - Per Diem Fees 1,321.43$ 3 hours with two clinicians Crisis 15 min/unit Fees 91.25$ - Family Therapy Fees 283.17$ One hour visit with client and family Family Therapy w/o patient Fees 141.57$ 30 minute visit with family only Appendix A Page 13 2024 Tompkins County Schedule of Fees Department Name Fee Name Fee Category 2024 Fee Notes Mental Health Department Full Psychotherapy Fees 188.77$ 45 minute session - completed by either a Social Worker or a Registered Nurse Group Therapy (not family)Fees 73.16$ - Health monitoring 15 minutes Fees 57.03$ - Health monitoring 30 minutes Fees 70.79$ - Health monitoring 45 minutes Fees 102.24$ - Intake Assessment Fees 235.97$ - Intake Assessment w/ Medical Services Fees 235.97$ 45 minute assessment completed by Psychiatrist or NP Medication Administration with monitoring and education Fees 94.40$ Completed by Registered Nurse Medication Management Visit Fees 151.02$ Completed by Psychiatrist PROS Clinical Treatment add-on Fees 325.74$ - PROS Community Rehabilitation Services 13-27 hours Fees 645.02$ Tier rates is dependent on the number of hours of service received per month PROS Community Rehabilitation Services 2-12 hours Fees 274.42$ Tier rates is dependent on the number of hours of service received per month PROS Community Rehabilitation Services 28-43 hours Fees 920.72$ Tier rates is dependent on the number of hours of service received per month PROS Community Rehabilitation Services 44-60 Fees 1,007.95$ Tier rates is dependent on the number of hours of service received per month PROS Community Rehabilitation Services 61+ hours Fees 1,164.38$ Tier rates is dependent on the number of hours of service received per month PROS Integrated Rehabilitation Fees 591.91$ - PROS Ongoing Rehabilitation and Support Fees 507.56$ - Appendix A Page 14 2024 Tompkins County Schedule of Fees Department Name Fee Name Fee Category 2024 Fee Notes Mental Health PROS Preadmission Fees 179.54$ - Psychiatric Assessment Fees 151.02$ 30 or 45 minute session - Psychiatrist Psychotherapy Add-on Fees 75.31$ 30 minutes completed by Psychiatrist or NP 117.15$ 45 minutes completed by Psychiatrist or NP Psychotherapy Session Fees 141.57$ 30 minute session - completed by either a Social Worker or a Registered Nurse Smoking Cessation Session Fees 28.90$ 3-15 minutes - completed by RN, MD, or NP Planning and Sustainability, Department of Copies Copies 0.25$ per page Planning services - available only to municipalities Circuit Rider 26.00$ per hour Probation and Community Justice Bad Check Charge Fees 15.00$ per check Copies Copies 0.25$ per page Drug Testing Fees 7.00$ per test DWI Fees Fees 30.00$ sliding scale fee - charged per month Surcharge Fees (blank) 5% surcharge on criminal court restitution paid through Probation Recycling and Materials Management, Department of Commercial 1st Permit Permits 50.00$ Comm 1st Permit Commercial 2nd Permit Permits 30.00$ Commercial Additional Permits Commercial Recycling (per ton)Disposal Fee 60.00$ Commercial Recycling: per ton Compost Base Other 27.00$ Compost Bin Base Compost Bin Other 68.00$ Compost Bin Compost Turner Other 16.00$ Compost Bin Turner Coupons (MSW): Car Other 10.00$ Car MSW Coupons Coupons (MSW): SUV Other 15.00$ MSW Coupon: SUV/minivan/wagon Appendix A Page 15 2024 Tompkins County Schedule of Fees Department Name Fee Name Fee Category 2024 Fee Notes Recycling and Materials Disposal Fee (flat rate): Tier #1 Disposal Fee 15.00$ Disposal Fee: Tier #1 Disposal Fee (flat rate): Tier #2 Disposal Fee 30.00$ Disposal Fee: Tier #2 Disposal Fee (flat rate): Tier #3 Disposal Fee 45.00$ Disposal Fee: Tier #3 Disposal Fee (MSW) per Ton Disposal Fee 96.00$ MSW Disposal Fee per ton Food Scrap Transport Container Other 13.00$ FS Transport Container Freon Other 20.00$ Freon per unit Hauler License Fee Permits 100.00$ Hauler Lic Application Hauler License: additional vehicles Permits 25.00$ Hauler License: per additional vehicle Illegal Dumping Fine Other 50.00$ minimum Punchards (MSW)Other 15.00$ Punchcard: 5 punches Recycling Bin (24 gallon)Other 14.00$ Rec Bin (24 gal) Recycling Bin: Apartment Other 8.00$ Apartment Style Rec Bin Recycling Bins (18 gallon)Other 11.00$ Rec bin: 18 gal Residential Permit Permits 30.00$ Residential Permit SWAF: Aged/Health Annual Fee 3.15$ SWAAH per square foot/unit SWAF: Apartments Annual Fee 85.00$ SWAPT: per unit SWAF: Colleges Annual Fee 475,000.00$ SWAF Colleges SWAF: Other Annual Fee 6.30$ SWOTR: per sq.ft./unit SWAF: Rec & Warehse Annual Fee 3.15$ SWRNW SWAF: Residential Annual Fee 85.00$ SWRES: per unit SWAF: Seasonal Annual Fee 42.50$ SWSEA: per unit Temporary Permit (30 days)Permits 15.00$ Temporary Permit (30 days) Tire Disposal (per tire)Disposal Fee 4.00$ Tire Disposal (per tire) Tire Disposal (per ton)Disposal Fee 300.00$ Tire Disposal per ton Uncovered Load (1st offense)Other 10.00$ Uncovered Load: 1st Offense Uncovered Load (3rd Offense)Other 40.00$ Uncovered Load 3rd Offense Uncovered Load: (2nd Offense)Other 20.00$ Uncovered Load 2nd Offense Yard Waste Coupon Other 8.00$ Yard Waste Coupon Yard Waste per ton Disposal Fee 90.00$ Yard Waste per ton ($15 minimum) Yard Waste Punchcard Other 12.00$ Yard Waste Punchcard (6 punches) Sheriff's Office "3 day" or "30 day" notices (Three Copies per Party)Eviction 17.00$ plus mileage Additional levy, each Attachment 57.00$ - Appendix A Page 16 2024 Tompkins County Schedule of Fees Department Name Fee Name Fee Category 2024 Fee Notes Sheriff's Office Amendment Miscellaneous 3.00$ - Arrest One Person - If Committed (with Subsequent Discharge)Civil Arrest 20.00$ additional Arrest One Person (Original and two Copies)Civil Arrest 57.00$ - Background Checks Miscellaneous 10.00$ - Both Stages (Original & 5 Copies) Income Execution 86.00$ - Copies Miscellaneous 0.25$ per page Dealer Permit Miscellaneous 10.00$ - Duplicate Miscellaneous 5.00$ - Each Additional Order of Seizure 57.00$ - Eviction/Removal (Original & 4 Copies per Party)Eviction 107.00$ plus mileage Execute Against One Party Order of Seizure 137.00$ - Execute and levy Attachment 72.00$ - Fingerprint Fee Miscellaneous 10.00$ per card First Stage Only (Original & 5 Copies) Income Execution 49.00$ - If Summons to be Served Attachment 17.00$ per party Order of Seizure 17.00$ per party New Pistol Permit Fee Miscellaneous 10.00$ - Notice of petition & petition (Three Copies per Party)Eviction 62.00$ plus mileage Notice to Judgement Debtor Property Execution 62.00$ - Order for Possession or Writ of Assistance (Original & 4 Copies per Party)Eviction 107.00$ plus mileage Orders (Citations) & Mandates (3 Copies per Party) Orders (Citations) & Mandates 47.00$ plus mileage Personal Property (Original & 5 Copies)Execution 85.00$ plus mileage Appendix A Page 17 2024 Tompkins County Schedule of Fees Department Name Fee Name Fee Category 2024 Fee Notes Sheriff's Office Picture Fee for Pistol Permit Miscellaneous 3.00$ - Picture for Duplicate Miscellaneous 3.00$ - Pistol Application Miscellaneous 1.00$ - Real Property (Original & 5 Copies)Execution 95.00$ plus mileage Property Execution 70.00$ plus mileage Realty Deeds Pursuant to Court Order Realty Deeds Pursuant to Court Order 67.00$ - Realty Deeds Pursuant to Court Order (Each Additional Deed) Realty Deeds Pursuant to Court Order 22.00$ - Second Stage Only (Original & 5 Copies) Income Execution 47.00$ - Serve defendant, each Attachment 17.00$ - Serve on Debtor Only (Original & 3 Copies) Income Execution for Support 32.00$ plus mileage Serve on Employer Only (Original & 3 Copies) Income Execution for Support 32.00$ plus mileage Sheriff's Identification Miscellaneous 15.00$ - Straight/Demand (Original & 5 Copies) Property Execution 100.00$ plus mileage Summons (with or without a complaint), or Subpoena (4 Copies per party)Civil Process 17.00$ plus mileage Third Party - Financial Institution (Original & 5 Copies) Property Execution 100.00$ plus mileage Third Party - Non-Financial Institution (Original & 5 Copies) Property Execution 40.00$ plus mileage Social Services Department Attorney Fee Fees 75.00$ - Child Support Parent Fee Annual Fee 35.00$ - Client Support Parent Fee Annual Fee 35.00$ - Appendix A Page 18