Niagara County is re-bidding the Jail Mezzanine Fencing Project for the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, with the earlier bid package being updated for 2026. The earlier solicitation describes furnishing and installing galvanized chain-link mezzanine security fencing for four interior holding units at the correctional facility at 5526 Niagara Street Extension, Lockport, NY 14094. The County's June 2026 resolution ties the project to Capital Project H787, Fencing for PODs.
Niagara County is re-bidding the Jail Mezzanine Fencing Project for the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, with the earlier bid package being updated for 2026. The earlier solicitation describes furnishing and installing galvanized chain-link mezzanine security fencing for four interior holding units at the correctional facility at 5526 Niagara Street Extension, Lockport, NY 14094. The County's June 2026 resolution ties the project to Capital Project H787, Fencing for PODs.
Work will include the complete removal and replacement of the existing bridge with a 64' long steel rolled beam girder bridge on new integral abutments. Proposed roadway work will be limited to approach pavement reconstruction to accommodate the new bridge.
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170427
Employee FTE
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3,300
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208,912
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61 / 100
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Niagara County
Niagara County Legislature Legislative Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved several legislative actions including public hearings on community development grants. Key discussions and approvals focused on property tax resolutions, contract awards for inmate communication services, and budget modifications across multiple departments. The Legislature accepted numerous grants related to public safety, mental health services, suicide prevention, and traffic enforcement. Personnel changes, including the creation and abolishment of various positions, were also enacted to align with operational requirements.
Niagara County Special Meeting
Date: May 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board convened for a special meeting to address three primary items. First, the approval of a budget modification for the Public Defender's office to re-allocate funds for infrastructure improvements. Second, the authorization to retain legal counsel to investigate potential lost sales tax revenue and determine the legal status of activities at the Lake Mariner Data Center. Third, the authorization to retain legal counsel to address excessive truck traffic, road damage, and compliance with cease and desist orders related to the construction of the same data center.
Niagara County Legislature Official Record
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The Niagara County Legislature held a meeting covering various administrative and legislative matters. Key discussion topics included proclamations for Elder Abuse Awareness Month, Senior Citizens of the Year, and National Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week. Legislative actions included approvals for lease amendments, inter-municipal agreements, contract awards for Homeland Security consulting, an Electronic Data Management System, and Food Service Management. The Legislature also addressed budgetary modifications for mental health programs, indigent legal services grants, real property tax corrections, and capital project funding for Burmaster Park and bridge replacements. Furthermore, the meeting addressed personnel actions, including the creation of a temporary Correction Officer position, standard work day resolutions for officials, and agreements for facility use by community organizations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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