Planning & Economic Development Committee Meeting - September 16, 2026

The Planning & Economic Development Committee of Allegany County, New York, convened on September 16, 2026, to discuss various ongoing and upcoming projects related to county planning, economic development, and community support. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of a resolution authorizing the county Office of Planning to apply for up to $250,000 in state funding through the Countywide Resilience Implementation Strategy Program, a multi-year grant aimed at community infrastructure resilience. The committee also reviewed the status of a sewer study and a request for proposals due by September 25, 2026, for related services. Additionally, the committee approved a $5,000 tuition assistance grant from the Allegany County Area Foundation for workforce skills development. Economic development updates highlighted the microenterprise grant program with applications due by September 30, 2026, and the acquisition of property in Cuba for affordable housing development. The committee discussed branding and marketing initiatives, including approval of new special brand identities for several county departments to be used in marketing and communications, with a resolution passed to authorize their use. Other discussions involved ongoing brownfields assessment grants and community engagement efforts. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing procurement activities related to grants, property acquisition, and branding to support county economic and community development goals.