Public Facilities Committee Meeting 05/18/26

The Chautauqua County Public Facilities Committee convened on May 18, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included approving a resolution to standardize Cummins generators across multiple sewer districts to streamline maintenance and parts management, and amending the 2026 capital budget to purchase two inline automatic bar screens for the South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District to improve wastewater processing efficiency. The committee also authorized a two-year lease extension for the Department of Planning and Development office space at the BWB Center, and approved a supplemental agreement with the FAA for navigation facilities at Jamestown Airport. Additionally, a contract not to exceed $18,000 was approved for Shultz Airshows to provide Airboss services for the 2027 Chautauqua County Airshow, supported by a $15,000 occupancy tax grant. The committee further authorized a ground and taxiway lease renewal with Baron North G58 at Dunkirk Airport and amended the capital budget to replace fire-damaged road machinery with a new truck costing $337,438. The meeting also included a public comment on wind turbine health concerns and a discussion of local laws related to property maintenance notices, but no direct procurement actions arose from those topics.