Monroe County

The committee discussed and authorized engineering and architectural term service contracts for Seneca Park Zoo facilities, including ADA compliance evaluations. Additionally, the committee authorized a contract for professional design services related to the Seneca Park Zoo tropical exhibit and main entry plaza, with discussions focusing on the zoo society's fundraising obligations and the county's role in the event of fundraising shortfalls. The committee also agreed to make available market study data regarding zoo visitor demographics and attendance.

The committee discussed several items, including the classification of actions and determination of significance under the State Environmental Quality Review Act for easement acquisitions related to the Redmond Road Bridge replacement and Brooks Avenue reconstruction project. Additionally, the committee authorized engineering and architectural service contracts for the Seneca Park Zoo and approved an increase in funding for terminal improvements, specifically for the construction and maintenance of interactive recreational areas at the airport in partnership with the Strong Museum of Play.

The committee authorized intermunicipal agreements for a food waste diversion pilot program and the East Vue sidewalk extension project. Additionally, members accepted a grant from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services for the Operation Stonegarden program, authorized a contract with the University of Rochester Department of Public Safety for sheriff office wellness program reimbursements, and approved an intermunicipal agreement with the City of Rochester for traffic control services at Innovative Field.

The committee meeting addressed new business including the acceptance of a New York Statewide Investment in More Swimming Grant and the authorization of an intermunicipal agreement with the town of Perington. Furthermore, the committee reviewed and authorized agreements for commercial events to be held in Monroe County parks for the upcoming year.

The Committee discussed the authorization of intermunicipal agreements for a food waste diversion grant pilot program. The meeting also included an inquiry into the status of a contract with the Rural Housing Opportunities Corporation to provide construction management services for a lead prevention pilot program, specifically addressing unit eligibility, displacement protocols, and local contractor participation. Additionally, the committee considered the acceptance of a grant from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services for the Operation Stonegarden program.