Ways & Means Committee Meeting

The Allegany County New York Ways & Means Committee met on April 20, 2026, discussing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement topics included the acceptance of a $1,660.04 supplemental charge for repairs to a 2024 Chevy Silverado and authorization to apply for a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs suicide prevention grant ranging from $100,000 to $750,000. The committee also deliberated on increasing income limits for senior property tax exemptions, ultimately voting against a proposed increase but agreeing to revisit the issue with more detailed financial modeling. Additionally, the committee approved a $1,240 expenditure for fair booth rentals consolidated under one Memorandum of Understanding to streamline processes. A significant agenda item was the approval to apply for a $2,498,100 Transit Ready New York grant with no county match, aimed at funding a transportation facility project to support public transportation and Department of Public Works operations. The meeting concluded with personnel appointments and a move into an attorney-client session, with no further procurement actions taken.