Frank A. Mauriello

2027 Tentative Annual Budget

Any additions or deletions adopted would change the size of the 2027 county budget and potentially the tax levy.

MVP Arena Operations and Management Agreement

About $5.5 million for the electrical contract alone, paid through county bonds.

County Building Naming and Dedication Policy

None — this is a procedural policy with no spending attached.

Electric Scooter and E-Bike Safety Regulations

Fines for helmet violations start only after a first offense, with waivers available for economic hardship; no overall cost estimate was given.

Correctional Facility Medical Contract and Jail Operations

$1.6 million over the five-year agreement.

Clothing Sales Tax Exemption

Unknown — the administration is still analyzing the revenue impact.

County Facility Capital Improvements and Repairs

The full repair costs $504,925, added to the 2026 Sheriff's Office budget.

County Justice Agency Staffing and Vacancies

$100,000 moved between grant-funded lines — no net county cost.

Roadway Safety Guiderail Project

County share is about 5% of a $1.54 million project — roughly $77,000.

Juvenile Justice and Family Prevention Programs

Contract value wasn't stated in the meeting; funding details come with the full agreement before the legislature.

Eviction Prevention and Housing Assistance

Funded through county and state agreements; exact totals not stated at the meeting.

Priority Hiring for County-Assisted Housing Developments

Could add compliance and reporting costs for developers receiving county housing funds; no direct county cost identified.

Board of Elections Mandates and Equipment Upgrades

Includes an estimated $2.9 million equipment expense for state-mandated ballot marking devices.

Albany County Agricultural District No. 3 Review

Minimal impact on county administrative costs, potentially affecting agricultural property tax assessments.

Crime victim and sexual assault services funding

$198,618 in state grant funding for the 2025-26 contract year.

Albany County broadband infrastructure project

Uses Empire State Development grant funding; no county cost is stated in the published materials.

Rural broadband expansion

Funded by a state Empire State Development grant; county-administered disbursements.

ballot initiatives

The exact costs or tax impacts will depend on the specifics of each initiative, which are detailed in the full guide.

Central Warehouse demolition funding

Reallocates federal pandemic-relief dollars already committed to the demolition project; no new county money is stated.

Sheriff's Office budget amendments

Funded through a mix of county budget amendments and state grants; itemized costs are in the resolution materials.

Resolution 339A — Naming and Dedication Policy for County-Owned Buildings

Resolution 414 — Confirming the Appointment of the Public Defender

Resolution 377 — Heritage Lane Sidewalk Contract (Peter Luizzi and Brothers)

Resolution 417 — Stewart's Shops License Agreement, 309 Delaware Avenue

Resolutions 373–425 (except as noted) — Routine Approvals

AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING FROM THE NEW YORK STATE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF A POCKET PARK AT THE HELDERBERG-HUDSON RAIL TRAIL

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH ECKERT MECHANICAL, INC. REGARDING MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE GIL ETHIER ALBANY COUNTY ATHLETIC AND COMMUNITY CENTER BOILER PLANT REPLACEMENT PROJECT

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MORTON SALT, INC. REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF ROAD SALT FOR THE 2026-2027 WINTER SEASON

AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 165 FOR 2024 REGARDING AN AGREEMENT WITH THALER REILLY WILSON ARCHITECTURE & PRESERVATION, LLP FOR THE STEDMAN HOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING THE DESIGN PHASE OF THE ROADWAY SAFETY PROJECT FOR INSTALLATION OF GUIDERAILS

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MID-STATE INDUSTRIES, LLC REGARDING THE GIL ETHIER ALBANY COUNTY ATHLETIC AND COMMUNITY CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT

AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH SCHENECTADY COUNTY REGARDING THE PRESCHOOL EVALUATION SERVICES FOR THE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM

AUTHORIZING VARIOUS AGREEMENTS WITH NEW YORK STATE APPROVED FOSTER CARE PROVIDER SERVICES

AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH PARSONS CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER REGARDING THE PROVISION OF CLINICAL PREVENTION SERVICES WITH COMMUNITY AND RECREATIONAL SUPPORTS

AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ST. CATHERINE’S CENTER FOR CHILDREN REGARDING SPECIALTY PREVENTION SERVICES - PARENT CARE PROGRAM

AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH TOGETHER FOR YOUTH REGARDING THE HOME RUN PROGRAM FOR THE PROVISION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE PREVENTION SERVICES

AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH TRINITY ALLIANCE OF THE CAPITAL REGION, INC. REGARDING THE PROVISION OF CLINICAL PREVENTION SERVICES WITH COMMUNITY AND RECREATIONAL SUPPORTS

AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH TOGETHER FOR YOUTH REGARDING THE PROVISION OF THE FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY PROGRAM

AUTHORIZING AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION REGARDING PREVENTION, SUPERVISION, AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR JUVENILES

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH PARSONS CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER REGARDING THE PARTICIPANTS ACHIEVING THROUGH HARD-WORK PROGRAM

Resolution 335: Amending the 2026 Albany County Budget (Administrative Adjustments)

Adoption of Local Law No. N for 2024 (Medical Examiner)

Supporting modern forensic system while noting potential budgetary understatements.

Adoption of Local Law No. K for 2025 (Short-Term Rental Occupancy Tax)

Bond Resolution No. 181 (Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure)

Resolution 54: Prohibiting Public Funds for Deportation Airlines

Resolution 55: Restricting ICE and Border Patrol Operations

Local Law "T" for 2024 — Minimum Passing Distance for Motor Vehicles

Believes the law will cause drivers on narrow, curvy rural roads to cross the center line, creating serious safety hazards.

A motion was made that this Local Law be adopted.

Local Law L (Affordable Housing Initiatives Plan)