October 15, 2026 Legislative Meeting-Regular Meeting

The Oswego County Legislature’s October 15, 2026 regular meeting included several procurement and budget actions. The Legislature approved a $420,000 capital project for approximately nine Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles, funded partly through the department’s operating budget and partly through the automotive reserve. It also approved a $15,000 medical director services contract with Upstate Emergency Medical under RFP 26-PMO-001, accepted a New York State Department of Transportation Innovative Mobility Initiative grant totaling $1.14 million, and established a related capital project. The grant allocates $380,000 for two buses and $780,000 for services and administration. Other approved items included a $1.25 million budget modification for mandated preschool transportation costs, a $6,001.77 Sheriff’s Office equipment transfer, a professional services contract for architectural and engineering services (RFP 26-PG-003; vendor and amount were unclear), and a Human Resources safety services consultant contract, for which no amount was stated. The meeting also referenced $29,896.95 from the New York State Board of Elections, though the transcript did not clearly capture the associated action or purpose.

The spending and procurement resolutions were generally approved without opposition; the clerk repeatedly reported 24 votes in favor, none opposed, and one legislator excused. The Legislature also adopted Local Law No. 8 of 2026, concerning prior written notice requirements for claims involving hazardous or obstructed conditions. Public commenters raised concerns about the county’s tow-call process and employee contract negotiations, but no related procurement decision was made during the meeting.