WHEREAS, a resignation was received from Mr. James Denkenberger, representative of the Cortland County Planning Board, AND

WHEREAS, Paul Slowey has expressed an interest in the Planning Board, AND

WHEREAS, Mr. Slowey served as the National Accounts Manager of Marietta for 27 years as well as serving on the Industrial Development Agency for 15 years as both a member and Chair, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that Paul Slowey (Clute Road, Cortland), is hereby appointed to the Cortland County Planning Board for a term to expire June 30, 2022.

WHEREAS, the terms of Cortland County Representatives have expired on the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board, NOW THEREFORE BE IT             

RESOLVED, that the following be appointed in conformance with the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board By-Laws:

              WHEREAS, the Advisory Council of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Cortland County provides needed support and assistance to the director of the local RSVP program and serves as a means of encouraging maximum feasible participation of the program participants and other concerned individuals in the development of the local RSVP program through development of subcommittees, AND

              WHEREAS, the Cortland County Legislature believes designating a liaison is in the best interests of the County, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

              RESOLVED, that Donnell E. Boyden, 6460 Route 41 Homer, NY, is hereby appointed to fill the  Legislative Liaison position to the Cortland County Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Council for a term to expire December 31, 2019.

              WHEREAS, the By-Laws of the Cortland County Community Services Board (CSB), Article 3, Section 1 states that the membership of the organization shall consist of fifteen (15) members, appointed by the Cortland County Legislature, AND

              WHEREAS, a member of the Community Services Board shall be re-appointed to serve a second term by the Cortland County Legislature, AND

              RESOLVED that the following appointments/confirmation of appointments be made:

NAME/ADDRESS                            PREVIOUS MEMBER                                          TERM EXP

Reappoint to Community Services Board:

Christopher Hyde                                                                                                                12/31/21

21 Cayuga St

Homer NY  13077

              WHEREAS, The County owns and operates the Cortland County Airport at Chase Field, AND

              WHEREAS, Resolution No. 213-15 created and appointed members to the County Airport Citizen's Advisory Committee, AND

              WHEREAS, Resolution No. 246-17 provided for the appointment of an alternate Legislative Liaison to the County Airport Citizen's Advisory Committee, AND

              WHEREAS, the Legislature believes that the overall operations and policies related to the airport are well served by having an advisory group in place, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

              RESOLVED, that the following individuals are hereby appointed to the Cortland County Airport Citizen's Advisory Committee for a term to begin immediately and expire Dec. 31, 2019

Patrick M. Snyder                                                        Phil Krey

70 Port Watson Street                                                        47 North Main St., Apt. 2

Cortland, NY  13045                                                        Cortland, NY  13045

Richard Tupper                                                                      Garry VanGorder

              3741 Lyncourt Drive                                                        1 Harmony Circle

              Cortland, NY 13045                                                        Cortland, NY  13045

Roger Zilliox                                                                      James Spallor

1691 Parker Street                                                        851 Route 222

Cortland, NY 13045                                                        Cortland, NY 13045

William Cobb                                                                      John Proud

2891 Cincinnatus Road                                                        686 Sterling Park

Cincinnatus, NY  13040                                                        Cortland, NY 13045

, AND BE IT FURTHER

              RESOLVED, that the Committee shall provide advisory opinions to the Highway Committee and Legislature on airport operations and improvements, and goals for future development and financial security of the Cortland County Airport, AND BE IT FURTHER

              RESOLVED, that Legislator Linda Jones LD9 shall act as liaison to the Cortland County Airport Citizen’s Advisory Committee, AND BE IT FURTHER

              RESOLVED, that Legislator Chris Newell LD11 is hereby appointed as an alternate Legislative Liaison to the Cortland County Airport Citizen’s Advisory Committee, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Airport Citizen's Advisory Committee shall prepare and submit meeting minutes to the Legislature Office.

              WHEREAS, the terms of the representatives of the Sportsmen’s Club of the Region 7 Fish and Wildlife Management Board have expired, AND

              WHEREAS, the County is authorized to appoint a member of or representative of the County Legislative Body, a Landowner Representative and a Sportsman Representative to said Board, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

              RESOLVED, that Charles Miller, 1503 Saunders Road, Cortland, NY 13045 be and hereby is appointed to the Region 7 Fish & Wildlife Management Board as the Legislature Representative for a term ending December 31, 2019, AND BE IT FURTHER

              RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Cortland County Legislature submit a certified copy of this resolution to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation located in Cortland, New York.

              WHEREAS, the appointment of Paul Allen to the Open Space Regional Advisory Committee of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Region 7 has expired as of December 31, 2017 and he wishes to continue to serve in this position, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that Paul Allen of 3999 Crestwood Court, Cortland NY 13077, is hereby appointed to the Open Space Regional Advisory Committee of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Region 7, to a term expiring December 31, 2019.

              WHEREAS, the 2018 Adopted Budget appropriated the sum of $285,093 to be paid to the Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District for the expense of maintaining said district and assisting the district in carrying out the provisions of the Soil Conservations Districts Law, AND

              WHEREAS, Section 223 of the County Law authorizes such payments to be made upon adoption of a resolution directing the County Treasurer to make such payments upon certain terms and conditions, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

              RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 223, Subdivision 1 of the County Law, the County Treasurer, upon audit approval, be and hereby is directed to pay the sum of $285,093.00 (Account Number A87105 54850), in 4 quarterly payments in the amount of $71,273.25 on or before  03/31/18, 06/30/18, 09/30/18 and 12/31/18 to the Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District to be used for the maintenance of said conservation district in carrying out the provisions of the Soil Conservation Districts Law, AND BE IT FURTHER

              RESOLVED, that at any time during 2018, the Chair of the Legislature may request the Directors of the Cortland County Soil and Water Conservation District to submit a report in writing of a detailed statement of its work and transactions for the preceding year and for any other period of time requested.

WHEREAS, Cortland County currently owns, maintains and leases various hangar buildings and spaces at Cortland County Airport on a monthly basis, AND

WHEREAS, in accordance with Local Law No. 5 of 2012, the County has negotiated with McNeil & Company, 22 Church Street, Cortland, NY 13045 for the lease of a portion of Hangar Building MH-2 at Cortland County Airport, AND

WHEREAS, the Airport Advisory Board unanimously approved a motion recommending that the Cortland County Legislature approve the lease of a portion of Hangar  MH-2 with McNeil & Company, 22 Church Street, Cortland, NY 13045, containing the following terms and conditions:

Rental Rate Schedule:

•              Year 1 (January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018): $1,100.00 per month,

•              Optional Year 2 (January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019): $1,200.00 per month.

Terms and Conditions:

•              All other terms and conditions of the previous Lease for Hangar MH-2 with McNeil & Co. shall apply.

, AND

WHEREAS, the Highway Committee of the Cortland County Legislature recommends approval of a lease of a portion of Hangar MH-2 at Cortland County Airport to McNeil &­ Company, 22 Church Street, Cortland; NY 13045, in accordance with the Rental Rate Schedule,. and Terms and Conditions as stated above, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Legislature hereby approves the lease of a portion of Hangar MH- 2 at Cortland County Airport to McNeil & Company, 22 Church Street, Cortland; NY 13045, in accordance with the Rental Rate Schedule, and Terms and Conditions as stated above, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature, upon review and approval by the County Attorney as to form, is hereby authorized to execute the necessary Hangar Lease Agreement with McNeil & Company, 22 Church Street, Cortland, NY 13045, for lease of a portion of Hangar MH-2 Building at Cortland County Airport in accordance with the Rental Rate Schedule, and Terms and Conditions as stated above.

WHEREAS, the County of Cortland has been awarded a NYSDOT Aviation Capital Grant to construct a new Jet-A-Fuel System at the Cortland County Airport, GEN. Levi R. Chase field, AND

WHEREAS, the design of and construction of the Jet-A-Fuel System Project (NYS PIN 3903.08) was approved by the Cortland County Legislature by Resolution 452-16, AND

WHEREAS, an amount of $495,000.00 for the construction and construction administration/inspection of said project has been approved by the NYSDOT, and the said funds were budgeted but not expended in the 2017 County Capital Project Budget, AND

WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has advertised for and received bids for the Construction of the Jet-A-Fuel System (NYS PIN 3903.08)  and they are as follows:

              BIDDERS                                          BID                          ALTERNATE                            TOTAL BID

LaValley Bros Construction, Inc.              $390,600.00                $5,460.00                            $396,060.00

Po Box 208

Wolcott, NY 14590

L & O Plumbing & Heating, Inc.              $495,100.00                $10,500.00                            $505,600.00

835 Quaker Road

Macedon, NY 14502                                                       

, AND

              WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bid received for the Construction of the said project was received from LaValley Bros Construction, Inc., NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

              RESOLVED, that contingent upon NYSDOT’s approval of award, the Chairman of the Legislature of Cortland County, upon review and approval by the County Attorney, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute an agreement for the Construction of said project with LaValley Bros Construction, Inc., PO Box 208, Wolcott, NY 14590 for an amount not to exceed $­­­­­­­­­396,060.00, AND, BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the project costs be charged to the already established Account # HH56105.52253.17JET, AND, BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the funds remaining in the 2017 Capital Project Budget be transferred to the 2018 Capital Projects Budget as follows:

              WHEREAS, the Highway Committee of the Cortland County Legislature advertised, received and opened bids for various materials, supplies and services used by the Highway Department in  2016 with an option to extend existing bids for up to three years, AND

              WHEREAS, the costs for said various supplies, materials and services have been appropriated in the 2018 Budget, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

                  RESOLVED, that in accordance with the recommendations of the Highway Committee, the County will extend the existing 2016 bid pricing to 2018 for the purchase of materials, supplies and services from the current respective low bidders meeting specifications as follows:

BITUMINOUS CONCRETE from Suit-Kote Corporation, 1911 Lorings Crossing Road, Cortland, NY 13045-5160

BITUMINOUS LIQUID from Suit-Kote Corporation, 1911 Lorings Crossing Road, Cortland, NY 13045-5160

IN PLACE RECYCLE PAVEMENT-COLD from Suit-Kote Corporation, 1911 Lorings Crossing Road, Cortland, NY 13045-5160

PAINTING TRAFFIC LINES from Seneca Pavement Markings, 3526 Watkins Rd., Horseheads, NY 14845.

PAVEMENT CRACK SEALING from Suit-Kote Corporation, 1911 Lorings Crossing Road, Cortland, NY 13045-5160

TRUCKING OF HIGHWAY AGGREGATE from Van Slyke Trucking, Inc. PO Box 15218, Syracuse, NY 15218

, AND BE IT FURTHER

                            RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature, upon review and approval as to form by the County Attorney or designee and subject to appropriation of funding by the Legislature,  are hereby authorized to execute any agreements associated with said extensions.

              WHEREAS, the Highway Committee of the Cortland County Legislature advertised, received and opened bids for various materials and supplies used by the Highway Department, AND

              WHEREAS, the costs for said various supplies, materials and services have been appropriated in the 2018 Budget, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

                   RESOLVED, that in accordance with the recommendations of the Highway Committee, the County Highway Department may purchase materials, supplies and services from the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications as well as location and availability as follows:

ABRASIVES FOR SNOW & ICE from T & C Mobile Home & Construction Services, LLC, 159 Landers Corners Rd., Willet, NY 13862.

CRUSHED STONE from the vendors quotes  on the  attached  price sheet where cost, quality of material, location of pit in conjunction with location of work to be done and availability will be taken into consideration.

DIESEL FUEL from Mirabito Energy Products, The Metro center, 49 Court Street, Binghamton, NY 13902 for a mark up of $.0331 per gallon for Diesel Fuel, $.0695 per gallon for Winterized Blend and $.0777 for Kerosene.

GRAVEL from the vendors quotes  on the  attached price sheet where cost, quality of material, location of pit in conjunction with location of work to be done and availability will be taken into consideration.

GUIDERAIL POST INSTALLATION from Silverline Construction, Inc., 4299 Newtown Rd., Burdett, NY 14818 for $135.00 per hour and $440.00 for mobilization.

HEAVY ROCK  RIP-RAP from the vendors quotes  on the  attached price sheet where cost, quality of material, location of pit in conjunction with location of work to be done and availability will be taken into consideration.

LIQUID CALCIUM CHLORIDE from Suit-Kote Corp., 1911 Lorrings Crossing Rd., Cortland, NY 13045 for $1.15 per gallon FOB, $1.160 applied, $1.140 County Garage.

OIL AND LUBRICANTS from Williams Libricants, 805 Hatch Road, Elmira, NY 14901 for $5.79 per gallon bulk, $6.15 per gallon in 55 gallon drum for SAE 15W40 and $3.89 per gallon bulk, $4.26 per gallon in 55 gallon drum for Hydraulic Oil Viscosity Grade 32.

PROCESSING OF HIGHWAY AGGREGATE  from RMS Gravel, PO Box 455, Dryden, NY 13053 for an amount of 3.00 per Ton.

RETREAD/RECAPPED TIRES Tallmadge Tire, 50 Groton Ave., Cortland, NY 13045 for $162.00 for Bandomatic PR and $175.00 for Continental HDR1, $28.25 for Refurbished Rims and $15.00 and up for section repairs.

STONE FILLING MATERIALS from the vendors quotes  on the  attached price sheet where cost, quality of material, location of pit in conjunction with location of work to be done and availability will be taken into consideration

TIRES & TIRE RELATED SERVICES from Tallmadge tire, 119 Groton Ave., Cortland, NY 13045 for $510.00 for  the General Grabber OA  425/65Rx22.55 Tire, $326.00 for the General RD 11RX24.5 Tire, $390.00 for the General HDR2 11RX24.5 Tire, 508.44 for the SUMITOMO 425/65RX22.5 Tire and 349.80 for the SUMITOMO 11RX25.5 Tire.

TRANSIT MIX CONCRETE/PRECAST CONCRETE BLOCKS  from Cranesville Block Co, Inc., 1250 Riverfront Center, Amsterdam, NY 12010 utilizing pricing from the attached Material Bid Comparisons.

TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL No Bids Received.

UNLEADED FUEL from Mirabito Energy Products, The Metro Center, 49 Court Street, Binghamton, NY 13902 for a mark up of $.0433 per gallon.

100LL AVIATION GASOLINE from EPIC Aviation, LLC, 222 W. Las Colinas Blvd. Suite 1425N, Irving, TX 75039 for a price of $3.607143 per Gallon.

JET A FUEL from from EPIC Aviation, LLC, 222 W. Las Colinas Blvd. Suite 1425N, Irving, TX 75039 for a price of $2.756617 per Gallon.

,AND BE IT FURTHER

              RESOLVED, that the Highway Department Materials Bid Listing for 2018 is available for review on the Cortland County website at www.cortland-co.org and printed copies of said competitive materials bid results are available for review in the Cortland County Legislative Clerks Office,  

, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Treasurer be and is hereby authorized and directed to make payment from the various Road Machinery Fund and County Road Fund accounts associated with

the purchases of above materials.

WHEREAS, NYS Law requires the issuance of a license to stage theatrical productions in the main Pavilion at Dwyer Memorial Park, AND

              WHEREAS, The Cortland Repertory Theatre has all necessary equipment, insurance and bonding in order to meet the requirements to operate theatrical productions and manage the pavilion, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

              RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Legislature, upon review and approval by the County Attorney, is hereby authorized to enter into a License Agreement with Cortland Repertory Theatre, P.O. Box 783, Cortland, New York 13045 for the term specified as May 1, 2018 to October 16, 2018 for the privilege of staging theatrical productions and maintaining the pavilion at Dwyer Memorial Park, AND BE IT FURTHER

              RESOLVED, that the Cortland Repertory Theatre pay the sum of $500.00 for said License, to be deposited in revenue account # A711042.42001.

              WHEREAS, the needs of the County will be better served by creating (1) one full-time temporary (6) six month position of Recycling Coordinator in the Recycling Division, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

              RESOLVED, that (1) one full-time temporary position (6) six month of Recycling Coordinator in the Recycling Division (Management Compensation Plan Grade 8, $48,574 - $59,100/yr.- competitive class) be created effective March 23, 2018 at 12:01 a.m. which will be paid out of EL81615, AND BE IT FURTHER

              RESOLVED, the 2018 budget is amended as follows:

Decrease: 

                         EL81605.51005                                 Personnel Services                            $25,410.00

                         EL81605.51020                                 Overtime Pay                                          $2,319.00

                         EL81605.51035                               Other Compensation                            $3,500.00

                                                                                                                              Total:              $31,229.00

Increase:

                        EL81615.51005                Personnel Services                              $24,287.00

                        EL81615.58020               Retirement                                   $3,886.00

                        EL81615.58040               Worker’s Compensation                  $1,198.00

                        EL81615.58030               FICA                                               $1,858.00

                                                                                                                              Total:              $31,229.00

              WHEREAS, the Cortland County Health Department contracts for various professional services to assist in the provision of services:

·              Medical Records Consultant (Cortland Regional Medical Center Record Consultant)

·              Language Interpreters

·              Other providers as necessary

, AND

              WHEREAS, funds have been allocated and proposed in the 2018 budget in account number A40355.54812.JCBS Public Health Contracted Agency, AND

              WHEREAS, the term for these contracts shall be January 1, 2018 through January 1, 2019, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

              RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cortland County Legislature and the Public Health Director or designee, upon review and approval by the County Attorney or designee, and subject to appropriation of funding by the Legislature, are authorized to execute agreements for the provision of said services. 

              WHEREAS, Resolution No. 258-13 gave the Cortland County Health Department permission to enter into an agreement with the New York State Department of  Health to continue the Cancer Services Program, Contract # C-028812 for the contract period of 7/1/13-6/30/18, AND

              WHEREAS, New York State Department of Health has amended the contract period to 7/1/13-9/30/18, with an amended amount of $3,060 for the period 4/1/18-9/30/18, AND

              WHEREAS, these funds will be used to continue to be the lead agency for the Cancer Services Program Breast, Cervical & Colorectal Cancer Partnerships, which includes Tompkins County, and pays for clinical services, AND,

              WHEREAS, funds in the 2018 County Budget will need to be amended as follows:

Increase Revenue:                                                         Current)               Increase               Balance

A401043.43450.18CSC  Cancer Svcs Grant               ($120,097)                ($3,060)                ($123,157)

Increase Expense:

A40105.54500.18CSC     Medical Fees                            $21,533                    $3,060                  $24,593                                                                                                                                              -$0-

, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Legislature, upon review and approval by the County Attorney or Designee and subject to appropriation of funding by the Legislature, are hereby authorized and directed to sign an agreement with the State of New York to accept these funds.

              WHEREAS, bids were received on February 9, 2018 for the period April1, 2018 through June 30, 2018, for the purchase of miscellaneous groceries and frozen foods in accordance with specifications on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Cortland County Legislature, for use by the Area Agency on Aging, the Sheriff’s Department and Horizon House, AND

              WHEREAS, the Health and Human Services Committee recommends that bids be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, AND

              WHEREAS, bids were received from the following:

              Ginsberg’s, PO Box 17, Route 66, Hudson, NY 12534

              Maines Paper & Food Service, 101 Broome Corp Pkwy, PO Box 450, Conklin, NY 13748

              Smith Packing Co., PO Box 520, Utica, NY 13503-0520

              Renzi Food Service, 901 Rail Drive, Watertown, NY 13601

              Benjamin Foods, 14 Doud Circle, Hilton, NY 14468             

, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

              RESOLVED, that bids of the said vendors, in accordance with the specifications, be and hereby are accepted at the bid prices on a per item basis, AND BE IT FURTHER

              RESOLVED, that said departments have the right to award bids based on price and quality, AND BE IT FURTHER

              RESOLVED, that the above departments are authorized and directed to purchase said items from the lowest responsible bidders and best value for the period April 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018.

              WHEREAS, the needs of the agency will be better served by abolishing one part-time (.2) position of Medical Director/Psychiatrist and creating one part-time (17/HR/WK) position of Medical Director/Psychiatrist, AND

                            WHEREAS, the Health and Human Services Committee recommends the abolition and creation of these positions, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

              RESOLVED, that one part time (.2) position of Medical Director/Psychiatrist ($190/HR., Management, competitive class), be and hereby is abolished effective March 22, 2018 at midnight, AND BE IT FURTHER

              RESOLVED, that one part time position (17 HRS/WK) of medical Director/Psychiatrist ($190/HR., Management, competitive class, no benefits), be created effective March 23, 2018, AND BE IT FURTHER

              RESOLVED, that the 2018 budget be amended as follows:

Increase Revenue:               A431042-41620-4200              $102,336             

Increase Expense:              A43105-58020-4200                  $               4,768             

Increase Expense:              A43105-51010-4200              $              73,938                           

Increase Expense:              A43105-58030-4200              $               5,657                           

Increase Expense:              A43105-58040-4200              $                  543

Increase Expense              A43105-54955-4200              $               17,430             

              WHEREAS, an order for an individual had been sent from the Cortland County Jail to a Secure State Psychiatric Hospital by court order on November 7, 2016 for a period of one year, AND

WHEREAS,  that order has been extended for an additional 1 year period from November 7, 2017 through November 6, 2018, AND

              WHEREAS, the County is responsible for the payment of 50% of the daily rate which is $967.29 per day making the County share equal to $483.65 per day, AND

WHEREAS, an additional amount of $150,415 (311 days at $483.65/day) is needed to cover the cost of the extended stay, AND

WHEREAS, $88,965 is currently in the 2018 budget to pay the County portion of the expense for a second individual NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the 2018 County Mental Health budget be amended as follows:

              Account Number:                            Account Name:

Current Revised Budget:              Increase/Decrease:                            New Revised Budget:

A19905.91000                                          Appropriated Fund Balance                           

                                               -$150,415

A43105-54500-4200                            Medical Fees & Services                                         

$88,965                                                        +$150,415                                          $239,380

WHEREAS, New York State is engaged in a significant effort to address the rising rate of substance use disorders (SUD), including the epidemic of opioid and heroin addiction and the increasing number of deaths due to overdose, AND

WHEREAS, the link between criminal offending and substance use disorders  is well established, bringing significant numbers of individuals suffering from addiction into county jails, AND

WHEREAS, alcohol and drugs are implicated in roughly eighty (80) percent of offenses, including domestic violence, DWI’s, property offenses, drug offenses, and public-order offenses, AND

WHEREAS, according a report conducted by Policy Research Associates on behalf of the NYS Conference of Local Mental Hygiene Directors entitled CLMHD Full Report Completing the Recovery Treatment Continuum FINAL, dated January 9, 2018, New York County Sheriff’s indicated that of the individuals detained in their jail on drug-related charges, sixty-eight (68) percent had been in their jail before, AND

WHEREAS, a comprehensive re-entry and transition plan is critically important to minimizing the possibility of overdose, connecting individuals to treatment at discharge and reducing recidivism, and has been identified as a priority community need through the Cortland County Sequential Intercept Mapping Report, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the Health and Human Services and Judiciary and Public Safety Committees and the Cortland County Legislature calls on the Governor and the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services to help combat the heroin and opioid epidemic by authorizing funding of $12.8 million annually to the Local Government Units of New York State to address the existing gap in the SUD treatment continuum while individuals are in county jail  and support efforts to reduce the human cost of the heroin/opioid epidemic on New Yorkers, and reduce jail recidivism and community victimization, AND BE IT FURTHER

              RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby directed to forward copies of this resolution to Governor Andrew Cuomo, Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, Thomas Beilein Chairman, NYS Commission of Correction, Senator James L. Seward, Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton, Assemblyman Gary Finch, and New York State Association of Counties.

WHEREAS, the Public Transportation Bureau has sent vouchers to the New York State Comptroller that distributes the SFY 2017-2018 State Wide Mass Transportation Operating Assistance (STOA) “Clean Up” payments to the upstate formula bus systems.  These payments distribute the remaining 2017-18 STOA appropriation balances for the upstate formula bus systems, AND

WHEREAS, the County has received SFY 2017-2018 STOA “Clean Up” payment of $214,776.60 from the New York State Department of Transportation under Federal Section 5311 for transit operating assistance, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, the Cortland County Legislature authorizes the release of said payment to First Transit and to create the following 2018 budget modification.

                                                                                                  CURRENT              CHANGE              REVISED

Expense: Federal 5311 STOA Passenger and Miles                                         

Increase A56305-54081                                                                      $345,000.              +$214,776.60                           

Revenue: Federal 5311 STOA Passenger and Miles

Decrease A563044-44589                                                        -$345,000.              -$214,776.60

WHEREAS, on July 24, 2014, Resolution 228-14 supported an application for State Assistance Payments under the New York State Bond Act to Purchase Development Rights on the Gary and Christine Slade Peaceful Valley Farm in the Towns of Homer and Scott, Cortland County, AND

WHEREAS, the Department of Agriculture and Markets of the State of New York has awarded Cortland County an Agricultural and Farmland Protection Implementation Grant for the purpose of acquiring conservation easements in relation to the farm owned by Gary and Christine Slade in the Towns of Homer and Scott, Cortland County, AND

WHEREAS, the Department of Agriculture and Markets has provided written agreements describing the terms and conditions of the grants known in the amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for acquiring conservation easements regarding the Gary and Christine Slade Peaceful Valley Farm in the Towns of Homer and Scott, Cortland County, AND

WHEREAS, the actual amount for acquiring the conservation easement based on the appraisal of the property by the State regarding the Gary and Christine Slade Peaceful Valley Farm in the Town of Homer and Scott, Cortland County is 1,194,566, AND

WHEREAS Cortland County received an advance payment from New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for the following services:  title report; 50% of cost of project partners’ staff time and 50% of cost for Grantee legal fees for the purchase of the conversation easement for a Farmland Implementation Grant for Gary and Christine Slade’s Peaceful Valley Farm in the Towns of Homer and Scott, Cortland County in the amount of $9,000, which resides in reserve account A19905.91000, AND

WHEREAS Cortland County received a second advance payment from New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for the following services:  survey, appraisal; 50% of cost of project partners’ staff time, 50% of cost of Grantee legal fees, and cost to prepare baseline documentation report for the purchase of the conversation easement for a Farmland Implementation Grant for Gary and Christine Slade’s Peaceful Valley Farm in the Towns of Homer and Scott, Cortland County in the amount of $36,800, which resides in reserve account A875543.43989.15SPV, AND

WHEREAS, Cortland County distributed a payment to Gary and Christine Slade for partial survey cost of $17,500 and appraisal fee of $6,800 for a total disbursement of $24,300, leaving a fund balance of $21,500, as these services have been completed as part of the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Implementation Grant, AND

WHEREAS there was an approval by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for an amendment to the survey reimbursement funding due to an increase in the cost which increased the cost by $6,139, which is owed to the Gary and Christine Slade, AND

WHEREAS, the 2018 budget should reflect the decreased value of the conservation easements on this property based on the appraised value of $1,194,566, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that the County Treasurer is hereby authorized to amend the 2018 budget to reflect the decreased value of the conservation easements on this property based on the appraised value of $1,194,566, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Treasurer hereby accepts payment from the New York State department of agriculture & Markets in the amount of $1,128,766 for the remaining balance of the cost to purchase conservation easements on Gary & Christine Slade's Peaceful Valley Farm minus the $20,000 stewardship fee which will be paid by the NYS Department of agriculture & Markets after closing documents for the conservation easements have been submitted to the State, NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to make payment of the purchase price of the conservation easements based on the appraised value of the conservation easement and the remainder of the survey cost and for a total disbursement of $ 1,122,266 to Gary and Christine Slade for the purchase of conservation easements on Gary and Christine Slade's Peaceful Valley Farm under the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Farmland Protection Implementation Grant program.

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Expense

A87555.54120.15SPV                                                        $21,500                            $1,128,766              $1,150,266                                                       

Revenue

              A875543.43989.15SPV                                                        -($21,500)              -($1,128,766)              -($1,150,266)

WHEREAS, Schuyler County would like to enter into a Law Enforcement Intermunicipal Agreement for special details, performing Mutual Aid Police duties under General Municipal Law Section 209, AND

WHEREAS, the cost of the Police Services to Schuyler County will be paid by The County of Schuyler to the responding officers, AND

              WHEREAS, the Cortland County Sheriff supports this intermunicipal agreement with Schuyler County, AND

WHEREAS, the Schuyler County Sheriff wishes to utilize off duty Cortland County Police Officers to assist with a special detail, AND

              WHEREAS, the effective date of this agreement will be on and after July 1 2018, NOW THEREFORE BE IT 

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature, and the Sheriff of Cortland County upon review and approval by the County Attorney or designee, be and hereby is authorized to sign an agreement for Mutual Aid (Police Services) for Schuyler County.

              WHEREAS, Cortland County Election Commissioners prepared a Request for Bids for the purpose of seeking vendors to print optical scan ballots and election supplies, AND

              WHEREAS, two bids were received and reviewed (Phoenix Graphics, Inc., and Ft. Orange Press), AND

              WHEREAS, upon review of bid materials it is in the best interest of the Board of Elections to  continue purchasing ballots from its current vendor for a period of five years at the same cost of $.48/each ballot as requested/required for the election process, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

              RESOLVED, that Cortland County hereby authorizes the contract to Phoenix Graphics, 1525 Emerson Street, Rochester, NY 14606, for a five year period, AND BE IT FURTHER

              RESOLVED, the Chairman of the County Legislature, upon review and approval by the County Attorney or designee, be and hereby is authorized to sign an Agreement for the time period of April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2023, with said firm.

              WHEREAS, it has been deemed necessary that the policy pertaining to Family Medical Leave Act in Cortland County be clarified, updated and adopted, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

              RESOLVED, that the Family Medical Leave Act adopted by Cortland County Legislature Resolution No. 107-94 be and hereby is rescinded, AND BE IT FURTHER

              RESOLVED, that the following policy entitled Family Medical Leave Act be adopted by the Cortland County Legislature, to be effective immediately.

              WHEREAS, it has been deemed necessary that the procedures and policies pertaining to Anti-Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in Cortland County be clarified, updated and adopted, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

              RESOLVED, that the Anti-Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy adopted by Cortland County Legislature Resolution No. 122-00 be and hereby is rescinded, AND BE IT FURTHER

              RESOLVED, that the following policies entitled Cortland County Anti-Discrimination in Cortland County and Cortland County Sexual Harassment Policy be adopted by the Cortland County Legislature, to be effective immediately.

              WHEREAS, an independent financial audit is required by federal regulations to satisfy the “Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Revised Circular A-133 known as “Audits of State and Local Governments and Non-profit Organizations”, AND

              WHEREAS, such general purpose financial statements with Single Audit Reports are commonly called the “Single Audit” for Cortland County, AND

              WHEREAS, the Single Audit Act of 1984, P.L. 98-502, and the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, P.L. 104-156 sets forth standards for obtaining consistency and uniformity among Federal agencies for the audit of States, local governments, and non-profit organizations expending Federal awards, AND

              WHEREAS, Circular A-133 - “Audit of States, Local Governments, and Non-profit Organizations” is issued under the authority of sections 503, 1111, and 7501 et seq. of Title 31, United States Code, and Executive Orders 8248 and 11541, AND

              WHEREAS, the Office of the New York State Comptroller does not perform Single Audits for the County and the County Auditor is an internal auditor and is not an independent auditor for the purpose of the Single Audit requirements, AND

              WHEREAS, New York State Office of Mental Health, Mental Health Retardation Development Disabilities and Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services mandates an audit of the annual New York State Consolidated Fiscal Report, AND

              WHEREAS, the County Treasurer, on behalf of the Acting County Administrator, requested proposals for auditing firms to provide the above services, with options for 2019 and 2020, and qualified bids having been received and opened on February 2, 2018 as follows:

                                          ---------Contractual Period------------   -------Optional Period----------

                                          2017                            2018                            2019                            2020                            2021

The Bonadio Group              $55,000                            $56,550                            $58,200                            $60,900                            $61,500

Pittsford, NY                             (Additional services as needed)              $126 - $280 per hour 

Total Contractual Period                            $169,750

EFPR Group                            $48,800                            $49,800                            $50,800                            $51,800                            $52,800

Williamsville, NY              (Additional services as needed)              $70 - $150 per hour

Total Contractual Period                            $149,400

Lumsden                            $60,000                            $61,200                            $62,400                            $63,650                            $63,650

McCormick                            (Additional services as needed)              $80 - $219 per hour

Total Contractual Period                            $183,600

, AND

              WHEREAS, the County Treasurer has reviewed the above bids and researched each bidder’s references with other County Treasurers for which similar services have been provided and found all three bidders to be qualified to perform all necessary services required and finding EFPR Group to be the lowest bidder,  NOW THEREFORE BE IT

              RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature, upon approval of the County Attorney or designee, is authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the EFPR Group, CPAs, PPLC in the amount of $149,400, to:

1.              Perform the Single Audits for 2017, 2018, and 2019 (with options for 2020 and 2021 at $51,800 and $52,800, respectively) to satisfy the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133, and

2.              Perform the mandated audit of the New York State Consolidated Fiscal Report for the Mental Health Department, and

3.              Perform annual mandated audit to comply with Article 2, section 21 of the NYS Transportation Law that requires Cortland County to prepare a “schedule of state transportation assistance expended” and that said schedule be prepared by an independent Certified Public Accountant.

4.              Said expenditure has been included in the 2018 budget divided among those departments receiving the required services to meet annual reporting requirements.

              WHEREAS the Cortland County Legislature adopted Resolution No. 409-16 which authorized the allocation of County Occupancy tax funds to various organizations and agencies, AND

              WHEREAS, The organizers of Marathon Maple Festival the United Way Triathlon, and the Cortland Main Street Music Series experienced difficulty providing the required contractual and supporting documentation to access their respective allocations, AND

              WHEREAS, the 2017 fiscal year  has ended and the accounts have been closed, AND

              WHEREAS not receiving these funds will create a financial hardship for these events, AND

              WHEREAS, the Cortland County Legislature supports these events and wishes to provide the funds that were allocated and designated in Resolution No. 409-16, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

              RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature directs the Cortland County Treasurer to expense the funds to the Marathon Maple Festival, United Way and the Cortland Main Street Music Series as prescribed in Resolution No. 409-16 and that the Occupancy fund totals be adjusted to reflect the transactions.

              WHEREAS, Resolution No. 436-17 authorized the establishment of a dedicated reserve fund to cover the cost repairs and labor for needed repairs at Dwyer Memorial Park, AND

              WHEREAS, there is currently $9,232.82 in unspent 2017 Occupancy tax funds, AND

              WHEREAS those funds will continue to remain unused in the Occupancy Tax Fund, AND

              WHEREAS the Dwyer Memorial Park supports tourism efforts in Cortland County hosting a number of events and attractions throughout the year, AND

              WHEREAS, there is limited funding available to support ongoing repairs and maintenance of the park and related facilities, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

              RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature hereby directs the County Treasurer to transfer the unexpended 2017 Occupancy allocation funds to account A64105.54859 Dwyer Park Memorial Repair Reserve Account.

              WHEREAS, the current Cortland County purchasing card requires Department heads to utilize personal credit cards in order to complete various County purchases, AND

              WHEREAS, having County employees use their personal credit cards for County business places an undue burden on those employees, AND

              WHEREAS, County accounting and auditing functions would be better served with department issued purchasing cards with specific c parameters and set limitations, AND

              WHEREAS, the Cortland County Treasurer has reviewed various purchasing card programs and has determined that the purchasing card program offered by JP Morgan Chase is in the County's best interest, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

              RESOLVED that the Cortland County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Treasurer's Office to implement a County purchasing card program with JP Morgan Chase and that County purchasing policy be amended to recognize the implementation of said purchasing card program, AND BE IT FURTHER

              RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the County Legislature, upon review and approval of the County Attorney or Designee is hereby authorized and directed to sign an agreement with JP Morgan Chase.

              WHEREAS, the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York has awarded the Cortland County Coroner's Office a State and Municipal Facilities (SAM) grant in the amount of $75,000 to purchase two vehicles, AND

              WHEREAS, this is a reimbursable grant which requires the County to expend the funds and then seek reimbursement, AND

              WHEREAS, the Coroner's 2018 budget did not include funds to purchase said vehicles, AND

              WHEREAS, there are funds available in the County General Fund, NOW THEREFORE BE IT

              RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Treasurer or designee is hereby directed to establish a budget line in the Coroner's 2018 budget, AND BE IT FURTHER

              RESOLVED, that the 2018 budget is amended as follows:

                                                                                                      Current                    Change                       Revised

A11855.52030 VEHICLE EXPENSE  INCREASE               $0                      $75, 000                   $75,000

A118542.43589 MISC STATE

         TRANSP. AID   INCREASE                   $0                      ($75,000)                 ($75,000)

, AND BE IT FURTHER

              RESOLVED, that once the SAM grant proceeds are received that they be used to reimburse the General Fund, AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature, upon review and approval by the County Attorney or her designee and subject to appropriation of funding, be and hereby is authorized to sign the grant contract with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York in an amount not to exceed $75,000.                 

WHEREAS, our children are deserving of the best protection possible when they are away from their homes and in the care and custody of our educational institutions, AND

WHEREAS, we are, unfortunately, in an era where children in schools have too often become a target for evil persons wishing to cause mayhem and terror, AND

WHEREAS, chief among the things that can be done quickly to increase the safety of our children and their schools is to provide an armed police presence in the schools, AND

WHEREAS, due to budget constraints, tax caps and limited sources of revenue, it is beyond the fiscal capability of many school districts and other local government entities to fund the placing of an armed police officer in every school, AND

WHEREAS, the current threat to the safety of our children in their schools is a public safety emergency requiring a statewide response by our state government, with its multiple revenue sources, to address this emergency, NOW THEREFORE BE IT 

RESOLVED, that the Cortland County Legislature does hereby support the New York State Sheriffs’ Association in its call for the state funding of an armed school resource officer in every elementary and secondary school in New York State, and does hereby call upon the New York State Legislature and the Governor to include in the 2018 Annual State Budget funding for that purpose.