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Orleans County Legislature Secures State Grants for Traffic Safety; Jail Health Costs Locked In

2025-09-23 · 7162 words
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Key Actions & Decisions

  • Approved $30,850 in STOP DWI grant funding for 2026 to support patrols, equipment, and youth education (Vote: 7-0).
  • Authorized a three-year agreement with PrimeCare Medical for jail health services, with a first-year cost of $817,089.96 ($68,090.83/month) and annual increases capped at 3.5% (Vote: 7-0).
  • Accepted a $20,000 High Visibility Enforcement Grant from the NYS STOP DWI Foundation for increased patrols during holidays (Vote: 7-0).
  • Accepted $11,835 in additional grants from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee for seat belt enforcement and child passenger safety (Vote: 7-0).
  • Approved $15,824 in technology service agreements for jail body scanners and fingerprint systems (Vote: 7-0).
  • Received financial update showing county interest earnings grew from $97,945 in 2018 to over $2.09 million in 2024.

The Orleans County Legislature authorized over $60,000 in new state grants for STOP DWI and traffic safety initiatives during their September 23 meeting, while also approving a three-year contract extension for jail health services. The meeting also featured recognition for local agencies and a report highlighting a significant increase in county interest earnings.