09.28.26 Environment and Public Works Committee Meeting

The Monroe County Legislature's Environment and Public Works Committee convened on September 28, 2026, to discuss several procurement and capital improvement projects. Key agenda items included approvals related to environmental easements for bridge replacement and road jurisdictional transfers, as well as grant amendments for septic system replacement programs and airport electrification projects. The committee authorized contracts with multiple construction and electrical firms for the MCC Downtown Campus Career Center Phase 2 and approved an amendment to the 2026 capital budget to increase funding for the Tropical Exhibit and Main Entry Plaza Phase 2 project, including contract awards to several construction companies. Discussions addressed project timelines, contingency budgets, funding sources including debt and grants, and potential impacts on other capital projects. The committee also considered environmental impacts related to airport electrification and ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The meeting concluded with an invitation to join a data center working group and scheduling the next committee meeting for October 26, 2026.