June 2, 2026 LEPS

The Ulster County Legislature's Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee met on June 2, 2026, addressing several procurement and contract matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a contract amendment for inspection services at the Paradise Lane tower site and a $657,550 contract with Tectonic Engineering Consultants for design and feasibility studies of multiple emergency services sites. The committee also approved an easement agreement with Key Capture Energy for constructing a battery energy storage system, with attention to environmental review and public safety coordination. Additionally, a contract amendment was approved for Catalyst Courts and Land Records LLC to migrate a probation database system. Policy discussions included postponement of a local law on public safety standards due to pending state legislation and setting a public hearing for a local law providing real property tax exemptions for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. The meeting concluded with positive updates on the Government Operations Center construction, noting it remains on schedule and budget.