Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Livingston County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
14 issues
2027 Livingston County Budget
The county's health insurance costs could jump 32% in 2027 after an 18% rise last year, and state Tier 6 pension enhancements add unknown costs. Sales tax is running $1.2 million ahead of last year, which may soften the blow.
PILOT Agreements with Avon Bess A and Avon Bess B LLC
Two PILOT agreements scheduled for authorization would provide payment-in-lieu-of-taxes arrangements with Avon Bess A LLC and Avon Bess B LLC, affecting how much tax revenue the properties generate.
New EMS Ambulance Purchase
A $200,000 state grant for a new county ambulance was added to capital accounts, boosting EMS equipment.
Interoperable Communications Agreement with Allegany County
A $1.03 million state grant will replace radio system routers, protect the backup 911 center with a whole-building UPS, and add translation and multimedia tools to 911 dispatch. Rural dead zones get a deployable communications unit for multi-agency responses.
Agricultural District Modifications (303-B Additions)
The board was scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on adding parcels to Agricultural Districts #2 and #3. These designations protect farmland and support the county's agricultural economy.
Health Department WIC Staffing and Preparedness Grant
The Health Department sought two new WIC positions required by the state, plus authorization of a $1.05 million federal emergency preparedness grant contract.
New Disabled Veterans Exemption
Discussion of the newly created disabled veterans property tax exemption and how it will be applied — this could lower property tax bills for eligible veteran households.
Replacement Ambulance Purchase
The county's Emergency Medical Services department sought approval of a $185,000 bid for a new Demers ambulance — part of keeping the county's emergency response fleet current.
Sale of Tax-Foreclosed Parcels
The county fixed September 15 as the last day to redeem foreclosed property and the first Thursday of November at 6 p.m. as the annual auction date — important for anyone at risk of losing property over back taxes.
Revolutionary Pours tourism campaign and Visit LivCo app
The county's brewery-trail app campaign is driving big gains in downloads and July 3rd visitation, sending visitor spending to local breweries, restaurants and shops. A Family Fest on August 22 will extend the strategy to families with a digital scavenger hunt.
Assistant County Attorney position for Social Services merger
A new full-time Assistant County Attorney job at $90,000-$120,000 was created because of the merger of the Department of Social Services attorney function. It affects legal staffing for county social services cases.
Winter road maintenance agreement with Ontario County
Ontario County will plow a short stretch of County Road 36A in Springwater this winter for $3,696, keeping that road clear under an inter-municipal deal.
Unemployment insurance system transition
The state's unemployment insurance platform will go down next week as it migrates to a new system, and nearby workforce offices will close — but Livingston County's office will stay open to keep helping residents.
Auditorium upgrade engineering funding
The county moved about $17,600 into its auditorium upgrade project to cover preliminary engineering work — an early step in the facility's improvement.