03/17/15 - Niagara County

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AGENDA
NIAGARA COUNTY LEGISLATURE
March 17, 2015
7:00 P.M.
Resolutions not on previous agenda:
IL-038-15
Legislators John Syracuse, Richard Updegrove, Wm. Keith McNall, Anthony J. Nemi, Michael
A. Hill, et al. re Opposing Executive Action to Ban Widely-Used Common .223/5.56 Rifle
Ammunition Designated M855/SS109 by the U.S. Depaitment of Justice & Bmeau of Alcohol,
Tobacco & Firearms & Condemning All Backdoor Gun Control Via Executive Actions Approval
PW-046-15
Public Works, re Award of Contract Braley-Ransomville Intersection Site Distance Improvement
- Approved
Regular Meeting - March 17, 2015
*AD-005-15
Administration, re Approval of Voting Machine Agreement between the County of Niagara &
the Niagara Falls City School District (§3-224, New York State Election Law) - Board of
Elections
*CSS-016-15 Community Safety & Security & Administration, re District Attorney Crimes Against Revenue
Program Grant Acceptance - District Attorney
*CSS-017-15 Community Safety & Security & Administration, re Budget Modification Re-Appropriate
Operation Stonegarden Grant - Sheriff
*CSS-018-15 Community Safety & Secmity & Administration, re Budget Modification NYS Canal
Corporation Marine Patrol Program - Sheriff
CW-003-15
Committee of the Whole, re Abolish/Create Position m Public Works and Inf01mation
Technology
*ED-003-15 Economic Development, re Opposing Part W of Governor's Proposed 2015 Budget
IL-020-15
Legislators William L. Ross, Jason A. Zona & Economic Development, re Support for NIMAC
Through the Use of Casino Funding
IL-021-15
Legislator William L. Ross & Economic Development, re Support for Funding for the Niagara
County Builders Association Through the Use of Casino Funding
IL-035-15
Legislators Richard L. Andres, Randy R. Bradt, Kathryn L. Lance & Economic Development, re
In Support of Funding the North Tonawanda History Museum Through the Use of Casino Funds
IL-039-15
Legislators Richard L. Andres, Randy R. Bradt & Kathryn L. Lance, re In Support of North
Tonawanda Football Hall of Fame Through the Use of Casino Funding
IL-040-15
Legislator Randy R. Bradt, re Resolution to Analyze the Capability of Niagara County Printing
Election Ballots In-House
IL-041-15
Legislator Randy R. Bradt, re Resolution to Analyze Polling Places throughout Niagara County
IL-042-15
Legislators Kathryn L. Lance & Clyde L. Burmaster, re In Support of Granting a License to
Grow Medical Marihuana to Herbal Agriculture, LLC of Lewiston, New York
IL-043-15
Legislator William L. Ross, re In Supp01i of Alipark Family and Children's Programming
Through the Use of Casino Funding
IL-044-15
Legislator William L. Ross, re In Support of the Peach Festival Through the Use of Casino
Funding
IL-045-15
Legislators Dennis F. Vhiuoso, Jason A. Zona, Mark J. Grozio & Owen T. Steed, re Resolution
Amending Resolution B-03-14
IL-046-15
Legislators Dennis F. Vitiuoso & Mark J. Grozio, re Censure and Admonishment of Legislator
Richard E. Updegrove for his Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Misrepresentation of State Law
IL-047-15
Legislator William L. Ross, re In Support of the Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival Through the
Use of Casino Funding
IL-048-15
Legislator William L. Ross, re In Support of Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce
Mission of Marketing Businesses in the Lewiston P01ier At·ea Through the Use of Casino
Funding
IL-049-15
Legislators Richard L. Andres, Kathryn L. Lance, Anthony J. Nemi, John Syracuse, et al. &
Parks Recreation, & Tourism Ad Hoc Committee, re Support for the Town of Newfane Ye Olde
Log Cabin
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Niagara C unty Legislature
* Indicates Preferred Agenda items
Attachments for resolutions may be obtained in the office of the Clerk of the Legislature upon request.
The next meeting of the Legislature will be held on April 21, 2015.
NJAGARA COUNTY LEGISLATURE
FROM: _8dmil)istration Committee
APPROVJm
CO. ATTOUNEY
REVlEWRD
CO. MANAGER
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COMMITTE1C ACTION
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LEGISLATCVE ACTlON
Approved: Ayes_ _ Abs.__ _ Noes_ _
R~jectcd:
Ayes _ _ Abs. ___ Noes_ _
Referred:
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APPROV AJ, O.F VOTING MACIUNE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
. COUNTY OF NIAGARA AND THE NIAGARA FAI,LS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
(§3~224, NEW YOHK STATI~ ELECTION LAW)
WHEREAS, the Niagara Falls City School District will be conducting an election on May 191 2015 and
requires the use of lhe Niagara County Board of Elections voting equipment in connection wir h this election, and
WHEREAS, the Niagara County Attorney's Office has prepared a formal agreement for use between the
County of Niagara and the Niagara Falls City School District, which-has been fu lly approved by the School District,
a copy of which has been tiled with the Clerk of the Legislature, and
WHEREAS, time is of the essence in conneclion with the approvals by the Niagara Coun(y Legislnture, and
WHEREAS, under the terms of the agreement the County wil l provide, and be rni1nbut'scd fot· transportation
o f the voting machine preparation, progrnmmlng, and packaging of the voting machine and all necessary Niagnra
Counly personnel; the District, umong other things, shall furnish at its expense, election custodians anc! inspectors
and also insurance in form, content and amounts as approved by the Niagara County Attorney, and
Wl-fERP.AS, lhe final written agreement between the parties is subject to the rev iew and approval by the
parties' respective lega l counsel, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, l'lrnt pursuant to the provisions of §3-224 of New York Stale Election Low, the Chairman of
tlie Niagnra County Legislature and the Niagara Coumy Election Commissioners at·c authorized and di rected to
execute and deli ver an. agreement, in substnntially the form of agreement now filed with the Clerk or the Legislature
bclween and among the County of Niagarn, the Niagara Counly Election Commissione1·s and lhe Niagara Falls CiLy
School District for the provision, by lho County of Niagara, of sufficient voting equipment, including the
pl'Ogrnmming thereo f, lo the Niagara Falls City School District in connection with an election scheduled to be held
the '19 111 dny of May 2015, uncl be it forther
RESOLVED, that the execution and delivery of Ibis equipment, is subject lo the approval of the Boord of the
Niagara Falls City School District and thu t'cview and opprovnl of the N ingaru County Allorney's Office nnd counsel
to the Ningarn Falls City School District, and be it further
RESOLVED, that a true copy of the fully signed and approved agreement be filed by the Clerk of this
Legislature simultaneous1y with the delivery of the or as soon as reasonably possible thereafter.
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DATE: 03/17 /15
RESOLUTION# CSS - 0 16-1 5
_ and Administration Committees
APJ>ROVED
CO. ATTOHNl!:Y
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CO. MANAGEH.
COMMITTEE ACTION
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Approved: Ayes_
Rejected: Ayes_
Reforred:_
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_ Abs._ _ Noes_ _
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY CRIMES AGAINST ru:VENUE PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE
WHEREAS, the Niagara County District Attorney's Office applied for and was awm:dcd funding from tl_1e
New Y01·k State Divisio.n of Criminal Justice Services for the Crimes Against Revenue Progrnm to enhance
prosecution of crimes against the revenue of New York Stale which jncludc Income and Sales Tax evasion and fraud
and Unemployment Insurance fraud, and
WHEREAS, funding has been awmded in the amounl of$50,000.00 for the period January I, 2015 through
December 3 I, 2015, and
WHEREAS, basic revenue and appropriation figures for said program were calculated al1d are contained
within the District Attorney's operating budget for the 2015 budget year, and
WHEREAS, the program will continue to fund one fnH time Assistant District Attorney, Position# 10969~
ATTI, Step 3, $53,795 annually, with fringe benefits which shaU remain cotermino1ls with grant f\mding, now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the County of Niagara docs hereby accept this grant award, and be it further
RESOLYEO, following the Coun1y Attorney's review, the Chairman of the Niagara County Legislature be,
and hereby is, authorized to sign the grant award documents.
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COMMUNlTY SAFETY & SECURITY
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Approved: Ayes___ Abs._ __ Noes_
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Rejeclcd:· Ayes_ _ Abs._ _ Noes_ _
Rcforred:_ _ _ __ _ ____ _
NIAGARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - BUDGJ~T MODIFICATION
RE~A.PPROJlRJATE OllEJlATION STONEGARDEN 2012
WHEREAS, lhc Niagara County Sherif.f's Office was awarded a grant in the amount of $ 124,220 from
the Depart1ilent of Homeland Security a11d Emergency Services for protecting our borders, and
WHER-EAS, this grant bas .not been fully expended and was not included in the 20 15 county budget, and
WHEREAS, the DHSES has agreed to extend the contract through December 3 l, 2015, now, therefoJ'e,
be it
RESOLVED, that the follo·wing budget modil1cation be made:
TNCREASE REVENUE:
A.17.3110.000.44305.02
Homeland Sccmity
$26,428.00
Law Enforccrnent Equipment
$26,428.00
INCREASE APPROPRIATION:
A.17.3110.000.72100.21
COMMUNITY SECURITY & SAFE'tY
COMMITTEE
ADMINISTRATION COMMJTIEE
NIAGAnA COUNTY LEGJSLATURE
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DATE: 03/17 /1 5
RESOLUTlON# CSS-018-15
and Administration Committees
APPROVlm
CO. ATTORNEY
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CO.MANAGER
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COMMl'JTEE ACTION
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LEGISLATJVE ACTION
Apprnved: Ayes_ _ Abs._ _ Noes_ _
Rejected: Ayes_ _ Abs._ _ Noes_ _
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BUDGET.MODIFICAT ION - SHEIUFF>S OFFICE
NYS CANAL COHPORATION MARINE PATROL PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Niagara County Sheriff's Ofiice was awarded a grant from the New York State Cami]
Corporation in the amount of $40,000 for the period April 1, 2015 through March 30, 2016, and
WHEREAS, this grant will be used to patrol lhe canal to help facilitate new and existing local canal
public safoty patrols, and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Onice will provide additional patrols on an ove1timc basis to meet the
requirements of this grnnl, now, lherefore, ·be it
RESOLVED, that the following budget modification be made:
.INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:
A. L7.3 l l.0.000.7 I050.00
A. 17.3110.000. 74750:21
A.17.3 l l 0.000.78100.00
A.17.3110.000.78200.00
A.17.3110.000.78300.00
Overtime
Gas/Oil
Retirement
FICA
Wot·kers Compensation.
$24,000
6,196
5,439
t\fariJ1e Patrol
$40,000
1,836
648
lNCREASE REVENUE:
A. 17.3110.000.43315
COMMUNITY SAFETY & SECURITY
COMMITTEE
AD1vflNfSTRATION COMMITTEE
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APPROVED
REVIEWED
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LEGISLATIVE AC'.flON
Approved: Ayes_
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Rejected: Ayes_ _ Abs._ _ Noes_ _ _
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LISH/CREATE POSITfON IN PUBLIC WOJU(S AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
WHEREAS, tho Senior Safoty and Security Coordinator (Position #280) in the Department of Public
Works becarne vacant 011 January 3 I, 2015, and
WHEREAS, the County Manager, Commissioner of Public Works> Dil'ector oflnformation Tcchhology,
and Director of Human Resources have collaborated to study the duties performed by this position, and
WHEREAS, a capital project to update secmity cameras and cf1rd access in county buildings is being
developed, and
WHEREAS, previous duties of scl1ecluli11g and respo11ding to fit·e and emergency alarms have been
transferred to the Emergency Management Office, and
WHEREAS, several of the duties of cN~ating keys and installing equlprnent will remain in the Building
and Gro·u11cls Department, and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the position of Senior Safety and Secudty Coordinator should
be abolished and a Deputy Director created in order to provide essential project management functions and
oversight of critical infrastructure security and alat·m systems, and
WHEREAS, it has been dctermfoed that technological adv~nces in seeµrity an4 alarm systems and
reliance 011 County computer network systems requires thal the position be moved from the Department of
Public Works to the Information Technology Department, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that effective March 29, 2015, the Seniol' Safety and Security Coordinator (Position #280)
be abolished from the Department of Public Works, and
RESOLVED, that effective March 29, 2015 1 the position of Deputy Director; 35-hour per week Flat
Salary Grade 8 ut $45,433 to $56,40 I per year, be created and ft lied in the Information Technology Dcpmtment,
nod be it further
RESOLVED, that the following budget modifications be effectuated:
lNCRl~ASE
A PPROPRTATJONS:
A.16.1680.000 71010.00
A.16.1680.000 78100.00
A.16.1680.000 78200.00
A.16.1680.000 78300.00
A.16.1680.000 78400.01
A. l6.1680.000 78400.05
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Position
Retirement
FICA
Worker's Comp
Health Ins.
HRA
$36,696
3,230
2,808
991
9,800
850
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A.16.1680.000 78800.00
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DECREASE APPROPRIA TlONS:
A.15.1620.000 71010.00
A,15.1620.000 78100.00
A.15.1620.000 78200.00
A.15.1620.000 78300.00
A.15.1620.000 78400.0l
COMMITIEE OF THE WHOLE
280
Position
Retirement
PICA
Worker's Comp
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$36,696
4,430
2,808
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9,800
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CO.MANAGER
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COMMITTEE ACTION _ LEGISLATfVJ~ ACTION
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Approved: Ayes___ Abs._ _ Noes_. __
R~i.ccted:
Ayes_~
Referred:- --
Abs._ _ Noes_
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RESOLUTION OPPOSING PART W OF GOVERNOR'S I>ROPOSED 2015 BUDGET
WHEREAS, Governor Cuomo has submitted a budget for New York State for 20 J5 for the Legislature's
consideration, and
WHEREAS, Pad W of the proposed btfdget severely restricts the ability of Ttldustri~I Development
Agencies to respond to the needs of businesses by removing hom~ rule decisions and placing certain incentive
decisions with the Regio1icll Economic Develqpment Council and Empire State Development, and
WHEREAS, Parl W of the proposed buqget would require that Niagara- County obtain Albany's
approval to grant sales tax breaks. and mortgage recbl'ding tax breaks; Empire State Development Corpotatio11
and New York State Office of Taxation and Finanoe would have to sign off and uss.uming.that they WOl.lld poth
agree-to do that, it could add month(s) to the approval process for a pi"oject, and
WHEREAS, this proposal inserts the ABO into the IDA statute and imposes unique e1iforGemeht powers
on one class of public authorities,
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WHEREAS, Part W of this budget also grants the Authorities Budget Office. greater power over local
Industrial Pevelopme11t Agencies; inhibits the County's ability to build industry dusters, aiid significantly
slows. Industrial Development Agencies' ability to respond to ' 1at the speed of business,'' now, thel'efoi·e, be it
RESOLVED, that fo.llowing the Niagara County Attorney's review, the Chalrmmt of the Niagara
County Legislature, be m1d hereby is authorized to execµte and d<~liver the letter in <~pposition to Pait W of the
proposed 2015 New York St~1te Budget, and be it further
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RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution along with the l~ttel"'in opposition to Part \V of the proposed
2015 New York State Budget, be fnrwarded to: Governor Andrew- Cuomo; S.enate Majority Leader De~m
Skelos; Assembly Speaker Cad Heasti.e; Asse·mbly Minority Leader Btian Kolb; Senatoi· Robert Ortt; Senator
Mm'c Panepinto; Assernbly Men:ib~r Jolrn Ceretto) 14-S'h Disti'iot; Assembly Men'lber Ja1w Convin, 144th
District; Assembly Member Robin Schfmmingel', 140111 Disl1'.ict; As~embly Member Raymond Walt.er, 146111
District; Senatoi· Rich~ml Funke; Senator Michael Nozzolio; NYS Fimmce Department~ President Howard
Zemsky, Empfre State Development Corporation; Executive Director Brian McMahon, NYS Economic
Development Co\111oil; Hemy M. Slo1i,rn) Chairman of the Boal'd, NCIDA; andNCIDA Boarcf'Members,
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
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Legislators Wi lliam L. Ross
Jason A. Zona and
Economic Development Committee
APPHOVED
CO. A'JTORNEY
DATE: 0 3 I., 7 I 1 5
COMMLTTEE ACTION
REVIEWED
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SUPPORT FOR NIMAC THROUGH THE USE OF CASINO FUNDING
WHEREAS, the Niagara Military Affairs Council (NfMAC) has worked diligently over the past 20
years to retain the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station which is Ni·agara Cotinty's largest employer and has the
largest weekly payroll, and
WHEREAS, the Niagara County Legislature realizes the economic and strategic importance of the
Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station and suppo1ts the effort of retention by an annual contribution to NIMAC,
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, lhat the following initiatives be fundeJ with Niagara Counly Casino Funds:
NIM AC
Retention of Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station
$10,000.00
and be it futther
R.ESOLVED, that the following budget modification be effochiated to the Niagara County Economic
Development 2015 budget:
INCREASE APPROPRIATED FlJND BALANCE:
A.28.8020.8 l 2 40599.0 l
Appl'opriated Fund Balai10e - Commitled Funds
$10,000.00
INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS:
A.28.8020.81 2 74400.15
Seneca Niagara Community Development Fund
LEG JS LA TOR WILLIAM L. ROSS
LEGISLATOR JASON ZONA
$10,000.00
FROM: Le q:is lator William L. Ross and_DATE:__QJ_l_UL~J-5~- RESOLUTION# __Ik,._Q21 -1
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WHEREAS, the Niagara County Iluilders Association is an economic e.ngine in Niagara County in the
construction of residential and commercial building, and
WHEREAS, the Niagara County Legislature realizes the economic importance of the building industry
in the county, and
WHEREAS, the Niagara County Builders Association sponsors an Annual Home Show to display
various builders' new homes which generates sales, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, Niagara County Casino Funds be used to help sponsor 1hc publicity of the Home.Show,
aocl be it further
RESOLVED, that the fol lowing initiatives be funded with Niagara County Seneca Casino FundS::
Niagara County Builders Association
Annual Home Show
$2,000.00
and be jt fmther
RESOLVED, that the following budget modification be effectuated to the Niagara County Economic
INCREASE APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE:
A.28.8020.812 40599.01
Appropriated Fw1d Dalance - Committed Funds
$2,000.00
A.28.8020.8 I 2 74400.15
Seneca Niagara Comrnunity Development Fund
LEGISLATOR WlLLIAML. ROSS
ECONOMCC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
$2,000.00
FROM: ~lators Richard L. Andr ~_ DATE: 03/17/15
RESOLUTION# IL- 0 3 5-1 5
Randy R. Bradt, Kathryn L. Lance and
APPROV.KD
RTWIEWED
COMMITTEE ACTION
CO.ATTORNJ.i~Y
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RESOLUTION lN.StJPJ,>ORT OF RUND ING THE NORTII TONAWANDA HISTOnY MUSEUM
THROUGH TJig USE OF CASINO REVENUIC
WHEREAS, Niagar~ County is in receipt of funds geiierated front the Seneca Niagura Cashw a$ pet· New
Yotk State statue, a11d
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WHEREAS, the No1th Tonawanda History Museum is committed to assemble, presetve, p1•otect and exhibit
collectio11s pertaining to the history of North Tonawanda, its people and community life~ and
WllEREAS, the North Tonawanda Hi$tory Museum is at the Gateway of Niagara County and is also a
tourist infol'ination center for the couilty, and
WHEREAS, the North Tonawanda Histo1·y Museum draws thousands of visitots into Noeth Tonawanda
every yefll'. thus having a positive impact 011 the many rest,aurnrits, shop~ an~ businesses ii~ the area, ~nd
WHEREAS,.the North Toilawanda History Museum ls currently working 011 an exterior restoi·ation pi·oject to
ensure tfo1t the priceless collections inside the museum are pwperly shielded from outside elements, now, therefore-,
be it
RESOLVED, that Niagara County suppurts the North Tonawanda History Musernn as follows:
North Tonawanda I-listory Muscwn
$2,000.00
and be it fuither
RESOLVED, thht the following btldgct inodific11tion be effecHmte.d to the Niagara Coqnty Economic:
INCREASE APPROPRIATED FUND 8ALANCE:
A.28.8020.8 12 40599.0 l Appropriated Fund Balance~ Com1nitted Funqs
$2,000.00
INCREASE APPROPRfATfONS:
A.28 .8020~8 1 2
74400.15 Seneca.Niagara Community Development Fund
$2;000.00
LEGISLATOR RICHARD L. ANDRES
LEGISLATOR RANDYR. DRADT
LEGfSLATOR KATHRYN L. LANCE
NIAGARA COUNTY LEGISLATUlIB.
FROM: __ &~is la tors _Richard L. Andres,
DATE: _J]_/17 /15
Randy R. Bradt and Kathryn L. Lance
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R~jected: Ayes___ Abs._
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~;OF~llE NORTH TON~~ANDA F001::::: ~ALL OF FAME
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THROUGH THE USE OF CASINO li'lJNDING
WHEREAS, Niagara Cou1ity. is in receipt of funds generated from the Seneca Niagara Casino as per New
York State statue, and
WHEREAS, the North Tonawanda Footbal!Hall ofFarne i$ committed to supporting fhc youth involved in
North Tonawanda 1-"ootball and al so to the preservatio11 and promotion of the esteemed history of No11h Touawanda
Football which.includes the Class AA Championship Team of2009, and
WHEREAS, the North Tonawanda Football Hall of Fame contains indi1ctees dating ·back to 1967 and is a
testament to the talented athletes that played for North To11awandt1, and
WHEREAS, the North Tonawanda Football Hall of Fame is committed to assisting the Noith Tonawatida
Football Team and lrns suppotted fonner athletes by providing uniroqns and c1·ea_Ling a scholarship, ·and
WHEREAS, the North Tonawanda Football Hall ()f Fame FacWty is in need of a front porch.rehabilitation to
ensure the safety of staff1 volunteers and visitors, nowj therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that Niagara County supports lhe North ToMwanda Football Hall pfFame.t;ts follows:
North TonHwanda Pootball Ha ll. of Fame
$4,000.00
and be it furtlier
RESOLVED, that the .following budget moditlcatlon be effectul\ted to the Niagara County Econom ic
Development ZO 15 budget:
A.28.8020.812 40599.0 I Appropriated Fund Ba.lance - Committed Pund1)
A.28.8020.812 74400.15 Seneca Niagara CommunityDevelopmentFund
LEGfSLATORKATHRYN L. LANCE
$2,000.00
LEGISLATOR RANDY R. BRADT
NIAGARA COUNTY LEGJSLATUllli
FROM: Legi.tlator 119.Udl?:...JL_ .llt:_ad_t_ _ __ _ })ATE: 03/17_,_
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Abs,
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Rejec~ed: Ayes_ _ Abs.____ Noes_ _
Refoned.~
7/t>/ifESOLUTlON TO ANALYZE THE CAPABILITY OF NIAGARA COUNTY
PRINTING ELECTION BALI,OTS IN-HOUSE
WHEREAS, each year thei·e is voting in Niagara County for various IQcal, county, state and fedet·al
elections, and
WHEREAS, for those elections; Niagara Cotmty spends approximately $100,000 each year for ballots
for the residents of the county to cast their votes> and
WHEREAS, Niagara County currently is contracted with Phoenix PrinJing to produce the
afbremen.tioned ballots each year, and
WHEREAS 1 this body is continuously loo.king at new ways to reduce expenses and deliver services in
the most economic~il manner possibJe, and
WHEREAS, Niagara County does have a11 jn~house print shop that may be able to print ballots each
year, potentially saving the .county a significant sut)1 of money_, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Niagara County Legislature does hereby approve the formation of a committee to
analyze the feasibility of pl'inting eiection baiiots in-house, and be it ftJrther
RESOLVED, that said committee will be made up of Niagara County Republican Electiotls
Commissioner Jem1ifet Frn.nczak _or her appointee, Niagma County Democratic Elections Commissiot1er Lora
Allen or her appointee, ~md Niagara County Legislature Majority Leader Richard Updegrove or his al?P<>intee,
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the committee will repo1t its fimiings, including the costs and manpower requirements
ot such a trarisitkln, to this body in a timely mnnnel',
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APPROVED
CO.ATTQ ~y~
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REVIEWED
CO.MANAGER
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DATE: 03/17/2015
COMMITTEE ACTION
RESOLUTION# II .- 04:1-15
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Approved: Ayes_ · _Abs. _ _ Noes_ _
RefetTed:- -- - -- -- - - --
RESOLUTION TO ANALYZE POLLING PLACES THROUGHOUT NIAGARA COUNTY
WHEREAS, each year there is voting in Niagara County for various local, county, state and federal
elections, and
WHEREAS, for those elections, Niagara County must obtain polling places throughout the county for
residents to cast their votes, and
WHEREAS, concerns have been raised in municipalities across the county related to the viability and
costs associated with some of the current polling places, and
WHEREAS, issues with polling places include a lack of accessibility, a lack of parking, and a lack of
lighting, as well costs associated with some polling locations, as some locations are free and some have costs to
the county, and
WHEREAS, it has also been stated that due to recent redistricting across the county, some polling
locations are not appropriately located, creating confusion and additional travel time for voters, and
WHEREAS, this body is continuously looking at new ways to deliver services in the most efficient
manner possible, and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of Niagara County to encourage and increase voter turn-out for its
residents each year, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Niagara County Legislature does hereby approve the formation of a committee to
analyze polling places throughout Niagara County with the goal of assessing all aspects of the respective polling
places, and be it further
RESOLVED, that said committee will be made up of Niagara County Republican Elections
Commissioner Jennifer Fronczak or her appointee, Niagara County Democratic Elections Commissioner Lora
Allen or her appointee, and Niagara County Legislature Majority Leader Richard Updegrove or his appointee,
Chairman William Ross or his appointee, Minority Leader Dennis Virtuoso or his appointee, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the committee will report its analysis to this body on or before April l 71h of this
calendar year.
FROM: Le<Jislators Kathryn L. Lance
and Clyde L. Burmaster
DATE: -~}/ 17 /15
COMMITTEE ACTION
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Ll!:GISLATIVR ACTION
Approved: Ayes_ _ Abs. _ _ Noes____
Rejected:
Ayes_ _ Abs.___ Noes_ _,
Referred;
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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT Olt' GRANTING A LICENSE TO
GROW MEDICAL MARIHUANA TO HERBAL AGRICULTURE, LLC
O.F LEWlSTON, NEW YORK
WHEREAS, the use of medical marihuana has proven effective in treating symptoms of cancer, HIV,
post-traumatic stress disorder, muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis, nansea from cancer chemotherapy-,
appetite and weight loss caused by chronic illness such as HIV, nerve pain, seizure disorders, and Crohn's
disease, and
WHEREAS, twenty-three states and the District of Columbia cul1'ently have laws legalizing nrnrihuana
in some form, including New Yol'k's Compassionate Care Act, which Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law
on .luly 5, 2014, and
WHEREAS, New York's program allows mai'JhuaM to be administered to people with Hlness.es
including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, A.L.S., Park.lnson's disease, lf untington's disease, neuropathies, spinal
cord injuries, cancel' and HJV/AIDS, wjth the state health department to decide within J 8 n'lonths whether to add
Alzheimer's, musoular dystrophy, dystonia, post-traumatic stress disorder and rheumatoid al'thritis, with the
addition of further conditions at the discretion of lhe Commissioner of Health, and
WHEREAS, the Compasstonate Care Act requires the following indications for the prescr.iption of
medical mal.'ihuana in New . York: a serious condition defined as: "having one of the following severe
-debilitating or Iifc~th.reatening conditions: cancer, positive status for human immunodeficiency virus or acquired
immune deficiency syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, damage to
the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication or intractable spastic-ity, epilepsy,
inflammatoty bowel disease, neuropathics, Hwltington's disease, ot ;ls added by !he commissioner; and (ii) any
of the following conditions where .il .is clinically associated with, or a complication of, a condition uncle!' this
paragraph or its treatmeu:t: cachexia or wasting syndrome; sovere Ol' chrnnic pain; scvete nausea; seizul'es;
severe or persistent muscle spasms; or such conditions as are added by the commissioner," and
WHEREAS, the Compassionate Care Act estab.lishes a stringent regulation regime requmng any
medical mmihuana grown in New York not exceed Department of Health-approved co11centratlorts of
canm\binoids like Tetrnhydrocannabinol (THC), allowing manufacture and prescription of drugs derived from
extracted caimabinoicls, and not the adminislration of smokable marihuana, and
WHEREAS, any manufacturer seeking a license to farm medical marihuana in New York will have to
meet a series of qualifications, under the direction of the New York State .Department of Health and its
commissioner, and must demonstrate facility security common to the pharmaceutical industry, and
WHEREAS~ the law also stipulates that only li ve manufacturers will be licensed to grow medical
marihuana, with each being allowed to run up to four dispensaries around the state, and that the growing of the
medical mnrihuana must be done indoors, and
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WHEREAS, in the Town of Lewistor1 in Niagara County, Herbal Agricoltttre, LLC is expected to submit
an application to the state of New York to be granted the tight to grow medical marihuana. at their H2grn
facHity, a 12-acre greenhouse on Ple.tcher Road, and
WHEREAS, Herbal Agriculture, LLC holds the exclusive New York, license for Charlotte's Web, l.l
variety of the marihuana plant with an extremely low T~trnhydrocannnbinol co11cen1rntiori measured at 0.3%
THCi a THC level incapable of pmducing a psychoactive ''high", ancl
WHEREAS, the issue has hi-partisan support in Lewiston, with Supervisor Dennis Bro:chey atid .Town
Council members Ron Winldey, Alphonso Bax, William Conrad, and Beth Cei'etto all having expressed their
S\1pport for the concep1 of medical u1arihuana,.a significant point since suppo1t from local JegisJative bodies is a
condilio11 of the appfication process for companies that wish to grow medical marihuana in the state, and
WHEREAS., the awarding of a license to grow mediQal 1narihnana lo Herbal AgrictdlltJ'e, LLC will have
significatit econom~c development benefits t·o the county and its taxpayers, a$ cou11ties where medical rnarihuana
is gnJwn in New York will rece.ive 22.5 percent of the state's seven percent excise tax charged for medical
marihuana, and
WHE_RRAS, this body also recognizes the b~nefits of medical madhuana for 'individttal.s suffed11g from
the aforeme11tioncd disenscs and/or ailments, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVEJ), that the Niagara Cornily Legislature does hcreby ·support the granting ofa license to grow
medical marihuana to Herbal Agriculture, LLC of Lewiston New York, with the stipulations put in place by the
State of New York, and he it further
· RESOLVED, that the County of Niagara shall forward copies oi' this Resoh1tion to Govem<'>r Cuomo;
Senator Robert G. Ortt; Senate Temporary President and Majority Leader Dean G; $kelos~ Member of the
Assembly Jane L. Corwin; Member c,1f the Assembly Ray Walter; Member of the Assembly Jqhn n. Ceretto;
Mem~ber of the Assem.bly Robi11 Scb.imminge1~; Speaker of the Assembly Carl H~astie; U.S. R~presentative
Cht'is Collins; Mr. Gary Smith and all others deemed .nccesimry and proper.
LEGISLATOR KATHRYN L. LANCE
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REVIEWED
COMMITTEE ACTION
CO. l\'lANAGER
Rl!~SOLUTJON
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IL-043-15
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Approved: Ayes_ _ Abs._ _ Noes_ _
Rejected: Ayes_ _ Abs.___ Noes_ _
Referred:
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NIN SUPPORT Oli' ARTPAI{K FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING
THROUGH TlJE USE OF CASINO FUNDING
WHEREAS, Artpru:k, located in the Village of Lewiston, has ovet' 225,000 visitors from the United
States ond Canada attend the four month schedule of events and programs, and
WHEREAS, Artpark generates an $1 l.5 million economic impact to the Niagara Region by providing a
summer schedule of exciting Main Stage Theatre shows and .a diverse offering of family and children's
programs, and
WHEREAS, fonding support, corporate sponsorships and donations are a key t:o the continllation of
Artpark programs, nnd
WHEREAS) Artpark's popular free and low cost family and children's events are a Westem New York
traditionJ but recent funding cuts resulted in the loss of some of Artpark's family programs, now, the.refore, be it
RESOLVED, that Niagara County Casino Funds help support some of the lost family and children)s
programs, and be it further
RESOLVED, that Niagara County suppoits Artpark as follows:
Artpark
$2,500.00
and be i.t further
RJ~SOLVED, that the following budget modification be effectuated to the Niagara County Economic
TN CREASE APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE:
A.28.8020.812 40599.01 Appropriated Fund Balance - Committed Funds
$2,500.00
A.28. 8020.812 74400 .15 Seneca Niagara Conununi ly Development Fund
LEGISLATOR WILLIAM L. ROSS
$2,500.00
NIAGARA COUNTYLEGISLATuRE
FROM: _Legi slator William L. Ross
RKVlEWED
CO.MANAGER
DATE:
03/ 17 /15
COMMITTEl~ ACTION
nESOLUTJON ff IL-044-1 5
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Approved: Ayes_ _ Abs. __~ Noes_ _
Rejected: Ayes_ _ Abs._. _ Noes_ _
RefetTed: _ _ _ __ _ ____:_._
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PEACH JrES'I'JVAL
THROUGH THE USE Oil' CASINO FUNDING
WHEREAS, the Village of Levviston is blessed with great natural beauly and its local organizations
sponsor a multitude of extre111ely exciting evenfs;which draw thousands of people from all over Western New
York, Southern_Ontario and beyond, and
WHEREAS, these fostival evet'lts generate a positive ~conomic impact on the b:usinesses, which include
first class restaura~1ts_and .interesting shops, and
WHEREAS, the Peach Festival, whkh is sponsotecl by the Lewiston Kiwanis Club., is Nlugata County's
premier family even:t which has been h~ld for over 50 years, and
WHEREAS, the Lewiston Kiwanis Club will use the casino fun<ls for mai'keting the 2015 Peach
Festival, now, thercforo, be it
RESOLVED, tbnt Niagara County suppo1ts the economic initiatives ofthe P~ach Festival as follows:
.Peach Festival Matketing and Promotion
$1,500.bo
illld be it further
RESOLVED, that the following budget modification be effectuated to the Niagara County Econornic
A.28 ,8020,812 40599.01 ApproprlatecJ Ft1nd Balance - Committed Funds
$1,500.00
A.28.8020.lU2 74400.15 Seneca Niagara Community pevelopmenl .Fund
.LEGISLATOR WILLiAM C ROSS . .
. $1,500.00
FROM:
Leqislators Dennis F. Virtuoso, DATE: 03/17 /15
Jason A. Zona, Mark J. Grozio
and Owen T. Steed
APPROVED
REVIEWEU
CO.ATTORNEY
CO. MANAGER
COMMITTEE ACTION
RESOLUTION# IL-045- ·15
LEGISLA TIVI~ ACTJON
Approved: Ayes_ _ Ahs._ _ Noes_ _
Re:jected: Ayes_ _ Abs. _ _ Noes_ _
Referred:
llESOLUTJON AMENDING Rf~SOLUTION ll-03-14
WHEREAS, on Decembel' 9, 2014, the Legislature passed resolution B-03-14 Establishing Niagara
County Tax Relief Fund and Niagara County Community Develop1nent Fund I, and Providing Procedures for
Disbursal of Funds Arising from New York State Finance Law Section 99-h and Tribal-State Gaming, and
WHEREAS, said resolution stated that New York State Finance Law Section 99-h Subdivision 3-a
required casino funds to be distributed to all towns and cities wilhin the Counly with the exception of the City
of Niagara Falls, and
WHEREAS, after the resolution was passed into law, New Yotk State Senator Robert Ortl and New
York State Assemblyman John Ceretto both publicly announced that section 99-J) did not precl11de the
disbursement of casino funds to the City of Ningara Falls, and
WHEREAS, in order for the resolution to be proper and legal,. il must e11compass all mtmioipalities ir1
Niagara County, including the City of Ni~ignra Fa Us, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that resolution B-03-14, as passed, shall be an1ended to include the City of Niagara Falls
in the distribution of Niagara County's share of casino fuilds.
LEGISLATOR DENNIS P. VIRTUOSO
LEGISLATOR JASON A. ZONA
LEGlSLATORM/\RKJ. GROZfO
LEOISJ..ATOR OWEN T. STEED
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DATE:
RESOLUTION# IL-046-15
03/17 /15
and Mark J. Grozio
APPROVED
REVJEWED
CO. ATTORNEY
CO, MANAGER
COMMITTEE ACTION
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Approved: Ay~s_ _ Abs,_ _ Noes_ _
Rejected:
Ayes_
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Abs. _ _ Noes_ _
Referred:
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CENSURl~j
AND ADMONISHMENT OF LEGISLATOR IUCHARD E. UPDEGROVE FO..R HIS
BREACHOFFIDUCIARY -DUTYAND MISREPRESENTATION OF STATE LAW
WHEREAS, on Decembet' 9, 2014, Legisl&tor Richard E. Updegrove sponsored resolution B-03-1_4
Establishing Niagara Cot1nty Tax Relief Fund and Niagara County Community Development FL1nd 1, and
Providing Procedures for Disbursal of Funds Arising from New York State Finance Law Section 99-h and
Tribal-State Gaming Compact, and
WHEREA.S, the resqlu_tion, as drafteci by Legislator Updegtove, states that ''per sectidn 99,h Sllbdivision
J-a, revenqes a'rising frnm the Seneca_Niagara Casino; tl}ai are disbtJrsed to the County of Niagara are to be
apportioned by population for such purposes as shall benefit ,-iesiOents of the. To\.vns of Cambria, Hartland,
-Lewiston, Lockport, Newfane, Niagara, Pendleton, Porter, Royalton, Somerset, Wheatfield arid Wilson -and the
Cities of Lockport ai1d No1th Tonawanda, and
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WHEREAS,. said resolution excluded the City of Niagara Falls from receiving a p01tion of tfa; County's
share of casino funds, and
WHEREAS, prior to proposing said l'esOlJ.ltion, Legislator Updegrove was advised that he was
misconstl·uing the fangt_1age in section 99-h, ar1d
WHEREAS, after the tesolution was passed into law1. New Yor1\ State Se11ator Rohe1t Ottt and New
York State. Assernblyman John Ceretto both ptiblicly atfnouhced that section 99-h did not preclude the
disbtirsement of casino funds to the City of Niagara Falls, anti
WHEREAS, -in fact, section
Updegrove, and
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WHEREAS, in the meeting on December 9, 2014, Legislator Opdegrove pubticly stated that the St_at_e
Law pl'ohibited the distribution of cas.iQo money to the City of Niagara Falls despite the fact that his-statement
was inaccurate and deceptive, and
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press and taxpayers, and
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WHEREAS, Legislatoi' Updegrove misused his posltion of'leadership and breacBed his fidlicia'ry duty to
all_of the residents of Niagara County for his misrepresentation of the N_ew 'york,State Finance Law 99-h, and
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WHEREAS, censure by a public b_ody is a judgment of stern condemnatfon of one of its membel's for
behaviors or actions that breach the fiduciary duty to the residents ofthe County, and
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WHEREAS, censure is also a ptiblfo act ofi'ebuking a membe1· for unacceptable a~ts thl'ough ~h official
rej)timand, now, therefol'e, be it
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RESOLVED, tll<:1t the Niagara County Legislature publicly censures and admonishes Legislator Richard
E. Updegrove fOl' bis breach of fiduciary duty to all of the residents of Niagara County, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Niagara County Legislature publicly censures and admonishesl.egislator Richard
E. Updegrove for his misrepresentation of New York State Law to the ei1tire Legislative body, the press, and the
pubI tc, ru1d be it fhrthct'
RESOLVED, that Niagara County Legislator Richard E. Updegmve shall publicly apologize for his
misrepresentation of the New York Slate Finance Law Section 99-h.
LEGISLATOR DENNIS F. VIRTUOSO
LEGISLATOR MARK J. GROZIO
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COMMITTEE ACTION
RESOLUTION# IL-04 7-·1 5
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Approved; Ayes_ _ Abs._ _ Noes_ _
Reforred:
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LUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE HISTORIC LEWISTON .JAZZ FESTIVAt
THR,OUGH 'fHE lJSE OF CASINO J.l'UNDING
or
WHEREAS, the Village
Lewiston is blessed with great natmal beauty and its local organizations
sponsor a multitude of extremely e~citing events which or&w thousands of people from all over Weste.rn New
York, Southern Ontario and beyond, and
WHEREAS, these festival events generate a positive economic impact 011 the. businesses which include
first class restaurants and interesting shops, and
WHEREAS, the Historic Lewiston Jazz Festiv~l is the premier Jazz Festival in Western New York anp
has the total support of the residents and companies for funding this regional music jewel, and
WHEREAS, the Niagara County Legislature casino fund contribution will suppoxt the marketing ~ffort
of the Lew1ston Jaz:t: E.estlval Board of Directors, now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, that the Niagara County Legislature support this oufstanding musical event as follows :
Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival
$1,500.00
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the following budget modifkation be effectuated to the Niagara County Economic
A.28.8020.812 40599.0 i Apptopl'iated Fund Balance - Co1nmitt~d F~mds
$1,500.00
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A.28.8020.812 74400.15 Sen:eca Niagara Community Development Fund
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APPROVED}
REVIEWim
CO ~·MANAGER
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DATE: 03I1 7 I 1 5
COMMITTEE ACTION
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RJ~SOLUTION
# IL-048-15
LEGISLATlVE ACTION
Appmvcd' Ayes _ _ Abs._ _ Noes._ _
Rejecled: Ayes_ _ Abs._ _ Noes_ _
Referred:
~PPORT
OF NIAGARA RIVER REGION CIIAMnER OF COMMERCE
MISSION
HCJSINESS.l!:S IN
OF MARKETING
THE LEWISTON PORTF,R AREA
THROUGH THE USE OF CASINO FUNDING
WHEREAS, the Town of Lewiston and Town of Poiter at'e blessed with g1·eat natural beauty and the
local businesses and organizational sponsoring exciting events draw thousands of people from all over Western
New York and Southern Ontario, and
WHEREAS, the businesses of the Town of Lewiston and the Tow11 of Porter with the Village of
Lewiston and the Village of Youngstown located within their respective boundaries, generate a positive
economic impact which includes first class restaurants and interesting shops, and
WHEREAS, the commw1itie.~ within the boundaries of the Niagara River Region Chnmber of
Commerce draw thousands Qf visitofs every year, bringing t'o\irism dollars to the area which are vitEil to the
Niagara County economy, now, therefore, be it
.RESOLVED, that the Niagara County Legislature supports funding to the Niagara River Region
Chamber of Conunerce for marketing purposes as follows:
Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce
$2,000.00
and be it further
RESOLVED, that the following budget modification be cffecltmted to the Niagara County Economic
tNCREASE APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE:
A.28.8020.8 J2 40599.01 Apprnpriated Fund B~ilance - Committed Funds
$2,000.00
A.28.8020.812 74400.15 Seneca Niagara Community Development Fund
$2,000.00
NIAGARA COUNTY LEGISLATUl~E
J•'ROM:
I.egislato::s Richard L. Andres, DATE: 03/17/15
RESOLUTION# ~TL - O4 9 -1 5_
Kathryn L. Lance , Anthony J. Nemi
John Syracuse , et al. and Parks, Recreation & Tourism Ad Hoc Committee
APPROVED
CO. ATTORNgy
REVIEWED
CO. MANAGJm
COMMITTEE A(.'TION
Ad Ho.c - 8/ '.L.3..i-lA
LUGJSIJATIV.E ACTION
Approved: Ayes
Abs.
Noes
Rejected: Ayes~ Abs::==_ Noes_
Reforred:_ _ _____ __ __ _ _
SUPPORT FOR THE TOWN OF NEWFANE-YE OLDE LOG CABIN
WHEREAS, the Niagara Power Coalition ("NPC") and the New York Powc1· Authority agreed to a
licensing settlement for the next 50 ycurs for the Niagara Power P.roject, and
WHEREAS, that settlement allows Niagara County to receive, through NPC Host Commun ity Standing
Commitlee ("I-ICSC"), up to $390,000 arunwlly to fund projects which are found to be consistent with the
Niagara Greenway projects aJong the Greenway Trail, and
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WllEREAS, the Town of Ncwfime has made application to the Niagara County's Ad Hoc Committee on
Recreation and Tourism for Greenway funds (o support the Town of Newfane Ye Olde Log Cabin Project, and
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WHEREAS, the Town of Newfane's ·application for the building of Ye Olde Log Cabin in Niagara
County_'s Olcott Patk which draws thousa11ds of visitors and residents of Niagara County every year, who enjoy
all of its services, and
WHEREAS, this application will assist the local citizens, taxpayers and business people being able to
establish an additional tourist attraction and museum along with the playgrounds, parks and sport facilities,
costing a total of over one half million dollars, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Newfane, its residents and businesses intend to continue to improve their own
facilities, crnating accessibility to other Greenway Prnjects, and
WHEREAS, this project enhances the quality ofl ife for our.residents and visitors alike, and
WHEREAS, the tourists, visitors and residents it will att.ra.ct will cause a positive economic impact in
the Town and County, and
WHEREAS, the application is requesting $ l70,000.00 to be utilized, along wilh p1'ovious efforts, for a
total projccl cost of their request of over $200,000.00, and a total investment Of over a half million dolfors in
Newfane park areas and imprnvements, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Newfane is aware that actual funding will not take place until after July 1,
20 15,and
WHEREAS, the Town of Newfane Ye O ld~ Log Cabin Project has the support and approval of
Legislator John SyrnclJsc, Carousel Park, Niagarn County Historical Society along with various organizations in
the Town or Newfane, and
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WHEREAS, the County of Niagara and Town of Nevvfane wHI need a lease agreeme1it covering the
premises to be utilized ii1 Niagara County in Olcott Park, and
WHEREAS, the Lease wiJJ be of no cost to Ntagarn County and the Town of Newfane will bear all costs
of construction, improvements and maintenance of the building, and
WHEREAS, the County of Niagara will continue to maintain all grass, pm·k ai·eas not a part of the
structure itse11: and
WHEREAS, the ad hoc committee for recreation and tourism fond appointed by the Niagara County
Legislature to r~view projects brought to Niagara County seekinR fonding from Niagara County through the
Niagara Power Coalilion and the Host Community Slaudhig Coinmittee; has recommended that Niagara Countyapprove and support this project, (llld
Wl:IEREAS, the Town_of Newfane has utilized great efforts and the other fonds, including in kh1d
services of $20,000 placed in the financial breakdown and any funds necessary for signage giving credit for
funding to Niagat;a County and dedicationto other GJeenway projects, and
WHEREAS) after reoeiJ?t of in-kind services and town ti.Jnqs, tl1e remaining $170,000.00 needed for the
matching grant is being requested, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVBD, that the Niagara County Legislature does hereby support a_11d spcmsor the fonding of ·
$25,400.00 for the Town of Ne\Yfone Ye Olde Log Cabih Project when p(esented: to the Niagara P.ower
Coaliti.011 and the Host Community Standing Committee, and be it further
RESOLVED, that following the Niagara County Attorney's review and approval, the ChairnJan of the
Niagara County Legislature be, aHd hereby is, authorized to execute the Lease Agreel11e11t between the County
of Ningara and the Town of Newfane for the Ye Olde Log Cabin .Project.
LEGISLATOR KATHRYN L. LANCE-
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LEGIS.LATOR JOHN SYRACUSE
LEGISLATOR O\.VEN T. STEED
LEGISLATOR DAVID,E. GODFREY
PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM
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