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Orleans County Legislature OKs Funds for SWAT Gear, Marine Unit, and EMS Upgrades in Year-End Meeting

2025-12-16 · 8479 words
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Key Actions & Decisions

  • Approved $5,447.41 for SWAT equipment: Purchased five Peltor Comtac Headsets and adaptors using funds transferred from the SWAT automotive and gas/oil lines.
  • Approved $32,848.88 for Marine Unit repairs: Authorized the purchase of collar skins and bow cover for vessel M-1, with NY State Parks reimbursing half the cost.
  • Restructured Sheriff’s Office command: Created a new full-time Road Patrol Lieutenant position and filled a Road Patrol Sergeant vacancy, effective Dec 24.
  • Extended EMS contract: Renewed agreement with University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group for medical director services at $180/hour.
  • Added GIS mapping to fire study: Amended previous resolution to add $18,500 in GIS mapping features to the county-wide fire and EMS study.
  • Finalized tower lease: Approved a five-year lease with Saia Communications in Clarendon worth $13,200 annually, with a 4% yearly increase.
  • Extended Assigned Counsel Plan: Extended the plan for indigent defense for three years through 2028.
  • Honored retirees: Recognized Patricia Eick (30 years) and Fran Gaylord (25 years) upon their retirement from the Emergency Management Office.

In a unanimous final meeting of 2025, the Orleans County Legislature approved over $90,000 in public safety equipment for the Sheriff’s Office and authorized new consulting services for Emergency Management. Legislators also honored retiring veterans of the Emergency Management Office and accepted a lease agreement that will generate revenue for both the county and the Town of Clarendon.