County Legislature
William J. Conboy II Legislative Chambers Albany County Courthouse
Agenda — 77 items
- 1 Call to Order
- 2 Roll Call
- 3 PREVIOUS BUSINESS
- 127. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. “D” FOR 2026: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AMENDING CHAPTER 270-7 OF THE ALBANY COUNTY CODE TO EXEMPT THE SALE OF CLOTHING FROM SALES TAX
- 129. ADOPTING A VISION ZERO POLICY FOR ALBANY COUNTY
- 6 CURRENT BUSINESS:
- 135. AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH NEW YORK INDUSTRIES FOR THE DISABLED, INC. REGARDING CUSTODIAL AND JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE JUDICIAL CENTER AND FAMILY COURT BUILDINGS
- 136. AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 58 FOR 2025 REGARDING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE MVP ARENA LOADING DOCK RENOVATION PROJECT
- 137. AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 59 FOR 2025 REGARDING MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE MVP ARENA LOADING DOCK RENOVATION PROJECT
- 138. AMENDING THE 2026 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET: CLERK II POSITION
- 139. AUTHORIZING A UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION FOR 51 SOUTH PEARL STREET REGARDING CONSTRUCTION AND UTILITY WORK FOR THE SOLAR ARRAY AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS PROJECT AT THE MVP ARENA PARKING GARAGE
- 140. AUTHORIZING A UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION FOR 208 WASHINGTON AVENUE REGARDING CONSTRUCTION AND UTILITY WORK FOR THE INSTALLATION OF VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
- 141. AUTHORIZING A UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORPORATION FOR 304 MADISON AVENUE REGARDING REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF THE UNDERGROUND GAS DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE
- 142. AUTHORIZING PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROVIDER AGREEMENTS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
- 143. AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS SCHOOL DISTRICTS REGARDING PRESCHOOL EVALUATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
- 144. AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS ALBANY COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE PROVISION OF YOUTH BUREAU SERVICES
- 145. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH EQUINOX, INC. REGARDING RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
- 146. DESIGNATING ALBANY COUNTY AS LEAD AGENCY FOR STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW FOR THE ALBANY SHAKER ROAD CORRIDOR ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT
- 147. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NOS. 1,2, AND 3
- 148. AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY GREENWAY’S COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM TO COMPLETE A NATURAL RESOURCE INVENTORY OF ALBANY COUNTY
- 149. AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 347 FOR 2024 REGARDING THE FOURTH UPSTATE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND CASELOAD REDUCTION GRANT
- 150. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES REGARDING THE FY2023 CYBERSECURITY GRANT AND AMENDING THE 2026 DIVISION OF INFORMATION SERVICES BUDGET
- 151. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AIDS INSTITUTE/HEALTH RESEARCH, INC. REGARDING THE EXPANDED PARTNER SERVICES PROGRAM
- 152. AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH FOUR MUNICIPALITIES TO SUPPORT THE MOVE YOUR WAY ALBANY COUNTY INITIATIVE
- 153. AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 194 FOR 2024 REGARDING THE LEADING IN LEAD PREVENTION PROGRAM
- 154. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING TRUST FUND CORPORATION REGARDING THE LEADING IN LEAD PREVENTION PROGRAM
- 155. AMENDING THE 2026 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET: PASS-THROUGH FUNDING FROM THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH
- 156. AMENDING THE 2026 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET: ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS
- 157. AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 465 FOR 2025 REGARDING NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH FUNDING FOR UNITY HOUSE OF TROY AND AMENDING THE 2026 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET
- 158. AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 461 FOR 2025 REGARDING NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH FUNDING FOR EQUINOX, INC. AND AMENDING THE 2026 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET
- 159. AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO AND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE EXPLOSIVE DETECTION CANINE TEAM GRANT PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2026 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET
- 160. AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO AND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE FY2024 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TARGETED GRANT PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2026 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET
- 161. AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO AND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE FY2023 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TARGETED GRANT PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2026 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET
- 162. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES REGARDING THE 2025 VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE 2026 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET
- 163. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH DEBRINO CAULKING ASSOCIATES, INC. REGARDING EMERGENCY BRICKWORK AND MASONRY REPAIRS AT THE ALBANY COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
- 164. AMENDING THE 2026 SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET: DOMESTIC TERRORISM PREVENTION GRANT
- 165. AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING REGARDING WORK STUDY PROGRAMS
- 166. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH AQUARIUS CAPITAL SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC REGARDING ACTUARIAL SERVICES
- 167. BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, AUTHORIZING NETWORK UPGRADES FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $1,500,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,500,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
- 168. BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, AUTHORIZING RENOVATIONS FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE FACILITIES, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $489,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $489,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
- 169. BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED MAY 11, 2026, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF SECURITY EQUIPMENT FOR THE ALBANY COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $3,600,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,600,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
- 170. AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES IN THE TOWN OF COLONIE
- 171. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH 14 PETRA LLC REGARDING THE ACQUISITION AND RENOVATION OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 32 NORTH RUSSELL ROAD IN THE CITY OF ALBANY
- 172. AUTHORIZING THE LISTING OF VARIOUS PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO § 360-40 OF THE ALBANY COUNTY CODE
- 173. DECLARING A PORTION OF BLODGETT HILL ROAD IN THE TOWN OF COEYMANS NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC USE
- 174. AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT BLODGETT HILL ROAD (TAX MAP NO. 142.-1-25.11) IN THE TOWN OF COEYMANS
- 175. AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 264 LIVINGSTON AVE. (TAX MAP NO. 65.65-5-12) IN THE CITY OF ALBANY
- 176. AMENDING THE 2026 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET: HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL LINES
- 177. AMENDING THE 2026 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET: NEW YORK STATE RETIREMENT
- 178. AMENDING THE 2026 ALBANY COUNTY BUDGET: WORKERS COMPENSATION
- 179. BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED MAY 11, 2026, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR USE BY THE COUNTY, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $17,000,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $17,000,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
- 180. BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED MAY 11, 2026, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF VEHICLES AND TRUCKS, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $600,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $600,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
- 181. BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED MAY 11, 2026, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF ELECTRIC AND ZERO EMISSION VEHICLES AND CONSTRUCTION OF RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $1,000,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
- 182. BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED MAY 11, 2026, AUTHORIZING THE COUNTYWIDE FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $500,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
- 183. BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED MAY 11, 2026, AUTHORIZING ROOF RENOVATIONS AT COUNTY FACILITIES, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $500,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
- 184. BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED MAY 11, 2026, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $17,000,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $17,000,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
- 185. SUPPLEMENTAL BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED MAY 11, 2026, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST OF THE “CORE SWITCH, TELEPHONE REPLACEMENT AND DATA CENTER PROJECT” IS $4,495,000, APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $1,000,000 FOR SAID PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION
- 186. BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED MAY 11, 2026, AUTHORIZING VARIOUS FACILITY MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $3,000,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,000,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
- 187. BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED MAY 11, 2026, AUTHORIZING VARIOUS SITE PREPARATION IMPROVEMENTS, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $3,000,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,000,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
- 188. BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED MAY 11, 2026, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $1,000,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
- 189. SUPPLEMENTAL BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED MAY 11, 2026, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES AT NEW COUNTY FACILITIES IS $2,000,000, APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $1,500,000 FOR SAID PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,500,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION
- 190. BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED MAY 11, 2026, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO NEW KARNER ROAD, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $2,000,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
- 191. BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED MAY 11, 2026, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS TO COUNTY RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $10,000,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $10,000,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
- 192. BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED MAY 11, 2026, AUTHORIZING REHABILITATION OF RAIL TRAIL PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $500,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
- 193. BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED MAY 11, 2026, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS HIGHWAY AND TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $500,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
- 194. BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED MAY 11, 2026, AUTHORIZING IMPROVEMENTS TO ALBANY SHAKER ROAD AND WATERVLIET SHAKER ROAD, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $350,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $350,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
- 195. BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK, DATED MAY 11, 2026, AUTHORIZING THE REPAVING OF PARKING LOTS AND OTHER COUNTY OWNED AREAS, INCLUDING SIDEWALKS, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $500,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 BONDS OF SAID COUNTY TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
- 196. ADOPTING THE ALBANY COUNTY CAPITAL PROGRAM FOR 2027-2031
- 197. AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF A RIGHT OF REVERTER TO A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 239 GREEN STREET (TAX MAP NO. 76.65-5-25) IN THE CITY OF ALBANY
- 198. AMENDING THE 2026 DEPARTMENT OF RESIDENTIAL HEALTH CARE FACILITIES BUDGET: ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS
- 199. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. “E” FOR 2026: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AMENDING ALBANY COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 288 REGARDING SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS FOR ELECTRIC SCOOTERS AND BICYCLES WITH ELECTRIC ASSIST
- 72 LOCAL LAWS:
- 73 LOCAL LAW NO. "K" FOR 2025: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AMENDING § 270 OF THE ALBANY COUNTY CODE IMPOSING A TAX ON THE OCCUPANCY OF HOTEL ROOMS AND SHORT-TERM RENTALS IN ALBANY COUNTY
- 73 PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. “E” FOR 2026: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AMENDING ALBANY COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 288 REGARDING SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS FOR ELECTRIC SCOOTERS AND BICYCLES WITH ELECTRIC ASSIST
- 74 LOCAL LAW NO. "B" FOR 2026: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AMENDING CHAPTER 270, ARTICLE II OF THE ALBANY COUNTY CODE REGARDING SENIOR CITIZENS TAX EXEMPTION LAW
- 75 LOCAL LAW NO. "E" FOR 2026: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AMENDING ALBANY COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 288 REGARDING SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS FOR ELECTRIC SCOOTERS AND BICYCLES WITH ELECTRIC ASSIST
- 78 LOCAL LAW NO. "E" FOR 2026: A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK AMENDING ALBANY COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 288 REGARDING SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS FOR ELECTRIC SCOOTERS AND BICYCLES WITH ELECTRIC ASSIST