Planning & Economic Development Committee Meeting - March 19, 2026

The Allegany County New York Planning & Economic Development Committee met on March 19, 2026, to discuss various ongoing and upcoming economic development initiatives. Key procurement-related topics included the continuation and funding considerations for aerial mapping flights used by assessors and emergency management, and the administration of a microenterprise grant program through the IDA, which was approved by the committee. The committee also reviewed progress on business retention and expansion (BRE) efforts, including marketing materials and outreach strategies to support local businesses. Additionally, the meeting covered updates on housing study sessions, GIS licensing consolidation, brownfields redevelopment collaboration, and tourism data analytics to guide economic development strategies. No new contracts or RFPs were specifically awarded during this meeting, but the committee expressed support for ongoing grant applications and program funding that could impact future procurement activities.