20142014 STATESTATE OFOF THETHE COUNTYCOUNTY Livingston County Government 6 Court Street, Room 302 Geneseo, NY 14454

WWW.LIVINGSTONCOUNTY.US LIVINGSTON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Livingston County Government Center 6 Court Street, Room 302 Geneseo, New York 14454 (585) 243-7030 (585) 243-7045 Fax

e-mail: [email protected] www.livingstoncounty.us

Eric R. Gott Chairman of the Board

Michele R. Rees Clerk of the Board STATE OF THE COUNTY

JANUARY 22, 2014

Dear Citizens of Livingston County,

On behalf of the Livingston County Board of Supervisors, it is my pleasure to present the 2014 State of the County. As I begin my first year as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, I am determined to continue the work in providing quality services to our residents.

In 2013, we saw high occupancy rates at the CNR, a successful redesign of the county website, the completion of the renovation of Building 3 and the finalization of contracts with our unions, to name just a few.

County Administrator Ian M. Coyle presented a $148.9 million, balanced budget for 2014 - a budget that allows county government to provide "full life cycle" services through a variety of first-rate programs and departments.

I am looking forward to working closely with our County departments. I want to thank our Department Heads, staff and volunteers for their continued commitment to Livingston C aunty re idents.

Eric R. Gott Chairman of the Board SPECIAL DEPARTMENTAL RECOGNITIONS

Several County departments and individual employees were recognized in 2013 for their exceptional service:

Awards & Recognitions  The Youth Board and Board of Supervisors recognized 98 recipients for the Teen Recognition Award.  The Workforce Investment Board honored Arkema Chemical as the Livingston County Employer of the Year.  Frank Hollister was awarded the American Legion Department of New York Service Officer of the Year 2013  Livingston County's Wildcat Road Bridge Replacement Project in the Town of Mt. Morris received two awards. (The project was funded with 80% Federal, 15% NYS and 5% County monies. C&S Engineers performed the Engineering/Design services, and Ramsey Constructors of Lakeville was the construction contractor.) The project received an award from the Genesee Valley Branch (New York Chapter) of the American Public Works Association (APWA). The bridge was named "Structures Project of the Year" in the Rural Community category. (BOS Chairman James Merrick, Public Services Committee Chairman Gerald Deming and Highway Superintendent Don Higgins accepted the award on behalf of Livingston County.) The project also received the "Platinum Award for Engineering Excellence" from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of New York.  The Livingston County Department of Health is one of 11 public health departments in the nation, and the only one in New York State to receive newly established national public health department accreditation status through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB).

 Livingston County has been ranked the healthiest county in New York State! Livingston County moved up from 5th place in 2012 according to the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, a project of the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

 Sheriff York was awarded the New York State Sheriffs’ Association Institute Grover Cleveland Award. It is given to a Sheriff who has been uncompromising in their commitment, dedication and fulfillment of the Office of Sheriff.

 The October 2012 report from the State Comptroller’s Office ranked obesity trends for Livingston County 7th and 10th graders as the lowest in New York State. Data was compiled based on obesity data given from school districts in New York State since 2008. Collaborative efforts from numerous community agencies led to the accomplishment.

 The Livingston County Department of Health was honored at the 2013 annual conference of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), a body of peers, for developing and implementing a program that demonstrates exemplary and replicable qualities in response to a local public health need. Main Streets Go Blue was one of 38 public health programs developed by a local health department selected from across the nation to receive NACCHO’s Model Practice Award.  Retirement Recognitions included: County Treasurer Carolyn Taylor – 26 years of service; Clerk of the Board Virginia Amico – 23 years of service; Sheriff John M. York – 44 years of service; Chairman of the Board of Supervisors/Groveland Town Supervisor James R. Merrick – 22 years of service; Ossian Town Supervisor Domenick Martello – 12 years of service.  Geneseo Town Supervisor Will Wadsworth completed the Pelletier Institute orientation program through NYSAC and Cornell University.  Two Adult Protective Caseworkers, Deb Ross and Rene Dietz, received a Certificate of Recognition For Excellence in Providing Adult Services from the Office of Children and Family Services.

 Three paramedics achieved nationally recognized Critical Care Paramedic Certification.  County Administrator, Ian Coyle was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Northeast Conference on Public Administration.  The County employees donated over $38,000 to the United Way County Employee Campaign.

2 HUMAN SERVICES

Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation  No direct tax levy received in 2011, 2012, 2013, none budgeted for 2014.  CNR occupancy averaged 98.78% through December 31, 2013. This occupancy level is the highest in the 8- year history of the CNR’s operation.  Adult Day Health Care Program revenues will exceed $400,000 in 2013 for the first time ever and registrant occupancy is at an all time high.  Medicare Days in 2013 were at a record level.  Private Pay Days in 2013 are projected to be approximately 500 more than achieved in 2012.  CNR fund balance was approximately $1,000,000 at EOY 2013 better than December 31, 2012. Department of Health  According to data gleaned from a Health Education survey conducted by the Department, 55% of respondents feel that the County SHAPE wellness initiative has helped them eat healthier.  Five Blue Green Algae Blooms were identified on Conesus Lake. Education efforts were made to the residents and officials. Camp Stella Maris beach was shut down with LCDOH assistance.  The Livingston County Department of Health was awarded a grant for the Maternal Child Health Initiative for $678,000 to address vulnerable populations at a reproductive age.  The Livingston County Department of Health, Genesee Valley Health Partnership, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield, Genesee Region Public Health Association and Monroe Plan for Medical Care, Five Star Bank of Mt. Morris and Noyes Health sponsored the 15th Annual Taste of Livingston County. Twenty five local restaurants created heart healthy dishes for 460 guests to sample. Mental Health  Significantly increased overall client satisfaction in the clinic and case management programs since 2012.  Fully implemented the Health Home Care Management model within the adult care management team, which replaces traditional Intensive and Supportive Case Management services and allows for broader, more flexible service delivery.  Embracing new technology across multiple LCMHS teams and programs, including mobile work spaces for care managers and electronic prescriptions in our outpatient clinic.  Promoted and sponsoring suicide prevention and awareness activities as part of the Social and Emotional Wellness subcommittee in support of the Community Health Improvement Plan as well as our 2014 Local Services Plan for Mental Hygiene Services.  Implementing an electronic prescription system in November 2013 that will result in improved prescription accuracy, eliminate significant staff time required to address questions about hand written prescriptions, and further movement towards 100% electronic medical records.  Offered group treatment in clinic for the first time since March of 2012. Group treatment is an essential therapeutic option that can produce positive outcomes on its own or act as a complement to individual therapy. We anticipate regular group offerings throughout 2014, including those focusing on Anger Management, Trauma, and Co-Occurring Disorders.

3  Recognized Mental Health Month in May 2013 by sponsoring a Traveling Art Exhibit featuring artwork of individuals accessing mental health services. The display was featured in six locations around the county throughout May and June and was championed by Debbie Murtha, MSEd, LMHC.  Maintained high marks during an annual review of child and youth services by the New York State Office of Mental Health.  Increased collaboration with Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse of Livingston County to provide better access to services at both agencies. Office for the Aging  Transition to the renovated office space located in Building 3 has been completed successfully. Here residents can receive services in a setting that provides dignity and privacy. January 1, 2014 will be our first anniversary in this space.

 729 Homebound seniors received 57,915 hot nutritious noon time meals

 287 seniors attended the Congregate meal sites in Avon, Mt. Morris and Dansville and received 18,048 hot nutritious noon time meals

 The Office for the Aging Senior Nutrition Program is recognized as Foodlink Food Pantry site and as such has delivered over 1,000 bags of shelf stable food to homebound seniors in need.

 The Health Insurance Information and Assistance Program provided assistance to 405 different individuals.

 139 homebound individuals received 7,426 hours of non-medical aide services through the Expanded In- home Services to the Elderly Program.

 The Foster Grandparent Program now has 28 sites in three counties (Livingston, Wyoming and Steuben) where eligible seniors are placed to assist children with special learning needs.

 Continued collaboration with SUNY Geneseo and the NYS Campus Compact that has resulted in securing funding for a volunteer coordinator through Americorps. Programs that have seen great success in 2013 are: o 340 low income children received child-friendly foods collected in student food drives, packed in bags and delivered to teachers for distribution o The Student Volunteer Daily Hello Program which pairs homebound seniors with trained student volunteers that give them a prescheduled daily hello call to check on their safety and well being.

Department of Social Services  Livingston County continued its innovative ways by being one of the first counties in New York State to implement the SOAR program. SSI/SSD Outreach Access and Recovery is an application process designed to fast track eligible, at risk and homeless individuals through the Social Security disability claim process. Social Security recognized this new process in July 2013 and Livingston has had three cases approved since that time. Regular applications have an approval window of 18 to 36 months.

 Collaboration with the Office of Workforce Development and Catholic Charities of Livingston County reformatted the delivery of Employment Services to Temporary Assistance clients. The goal of this initiative is to improve employability, obtain employment and increase job retention.

 The Mobile Work Crew performed valuable service for the County and its partners while improving job skills for participants. County projects included grounds work at Murray Hill Campus and park, office building moves and painting, vehicle cleaning and document shredding. Town projects included cemetery maintenance, guard rail trimming, and roadside garbage clean up. Avon Zion Church/House: 4 Spring clean up, hedge trimming, gardens, and some moving, Conesus Lake Association: Shore line clean up. Geneseo Town Highway Dept: New tile floor, Catholic Charities: Assisted with Food Link deliveries to pantry. Ricky Green Park: Christmas light display set up and barn demolition, and property maintenance for Horse Rescue.

 The Financial Assistance Programs Unit underwent a massive reorganization to find efficiencies in process while continuing to provide the needed services to residents. Units were combined, all documents and case records are now digitized and accessed electronically, new computer systems were learned to provide more streamlined information for both client and worker and preparing for the New York Health Exchange implementation to move Medicaid from a county administered program to a state administered program by 2018.

 We had eight adoptions finalized in 2013. As part of a collaborative initiative for early intervention to build stronger adults, an adolescent Boys Group was formed with Hillside, Catholic Charities, Youth Bureau, TRI Family Services, Livingston County Mental Health, and Probation. The funding for this pilot group was provided by OCFS.

Veterans  The Veterans Office has collaborated with the Office for the Aging with meal site visits in Mt. Morris and looks forward to visiting the sites in Avon and Dansville in 2014. These visits offer the opportunity to assist the seniors with claims or tax exemptions.

Workforce Development/Youth  The summer youth employment program was redesigned to incorporate a weeklong, work readiness training that was required as a precondition for employment. A career exploration program for the youngest youth was developed.

 The DSS Skills Assessment Workshop was relocated to Workforce Development to capitalize on the resources of the Job Center. Also a new Work Search Club was established for applicants for public assistance.

 A monthly workshop was developed for incorporating Linkedin into your work search.

 Workforce Development began offering workshops in the classroom at GCC Dansville and students are being given the opportunity to develop resumes and receive other supported services on campus.

 An employment forum was held to enable jobseekers to hear firsthand about the hiring practices of local employers.

 Workforce Outcomes in 2013 included: o 33 employers participated in the Livingston County Job Fair in May.

o 28 county residents earned their dual certification in Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide through a collaborative partnership between Workforce Development the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation and Finger Lakes Community College.

o Nearly 10,000 visits were made to the Job Center to attend workshops, learn about training programs, and receive career counseling.

o 62 jobseekers earned certifications in high demand areas.

o More than 250 applicants for public assistance received skill assessments at Workforce Development.

5 PUBLIC SERVICES

Board of Elections  Printed election ballots saving vendor printing costs of over $20,000.00 in just 2 elections.

 Combined poll sites for Primary Election saving over $16,000.00 in Election Inspector costs.

 Certified 271 Election Inspectors in 13 sessions.

 Certified 3 Elections.

 Attended three area school districts to educate students about elections and register them to vote. Also, two sessions were held in the County Jail.

Central Services  Completed the renovation of Building #3 on the Mt. Morris Campus and relocated all OFA staff, furniture, fixtures, and equipment form Building #8. Worked with Cornell Cooperative Extension after their relocation to Building #3.

 Completed the abatement project for the "A" and "B" wing of our Millennium Drive facility. Upgraded all life safety fixtures and equipment; and adjusted the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems allowing occupancy by Tenants.

 Central Services and the Highway Department - Completed the Campus signage upgrade project providing the fabrication and installation of Building and Services Directories and directional signs throughout the Mt. Morris Campus, and a large directory at the base of Grove Street.

County Clerk  The County Clerk’s office completed a major project of imaging and indexing all the deed books back to 1821. Also, all the DBA's, corporations, civil and criminal actions indexes. This allows for the office to access all records from their desks. Also the public can access most of the indexes online.

 The County Clerk's office completed a project that allows for the recording of land records electronically. This is referred to as E-Recording and is available to filers on a volunteer basis. This project eliminates major steps in the recording process. E-Recording eliminates the need for postal mail for both the filer and this office when returning recorded documents. Efficiencies are created in the County Clerk office by eliminating handling the mail and scanning the documents into the indexing system.

 The DMV continues to provide NYS sponsored workshops for training purposes. Also in 2013 DMV customers can use credit cards when processing DMV transactions.

Economic Development  The Economic Development Office was reorganized to include the appointment of a new Director and a Deputy Director and the creation of an Economic Development Specialist position.

 The Economic Development Office implemented a Business Retention & Expansion Program which identified 38 projects; 23 expansion projects (2 agri-business), 12 attraction projects and 3 retention projects.

 Gray Metal Products began a $2.2 million, 90,000 square foot expansion of their manufacturing facility in the Town of Avon. The expansion is expected to add approximately 60 new jobs. The project was assisted by the Industrial Development Agency.

6  Coast Professional completed a second expansion project at their Town of Geneseo office. The call center now employs 150. The Industrial Development Agency assisted the company.

 WNY Enterprise broke ground for a 12,000 square foot milk separation facility in the Town of York. The $9.1 million project is expected to be completed in late 2014, employing 10. The facility will supply value-added milk to area yogurt, cheese and ice cream manufacturers. The project is being assisted by the Industrial Development Agency.

 The Economic Development office assisted the G&W Railroad to secure a $3.7 million New York State Department of Transportation grant to make much needed repairs to the rail line from Caledonia to Dansville, with the portion of the line from Mt. Morris to Dansville being a high priority for several years.

 The Livingston County Development Corporation administered New York Main Street Grants for the Villages of Avon, Geneseo and Nunda. 27 projects leveraged $711,102 additional private investment.

 The LCDC’s Downtown Partnership Program expanded to include the Villages of Caledonia and Livonia and developed façade renovation guidelines with those villages.

 The LCDC provided a 3rd year of Sign & Façade Improvement Grants in Villages. 28 projects awarded $91,696 which leveraged $285,174 additional private investment.

Office of Emergency Management (OEM)  1001 training hours were delivered to the volunteer fire service

 The Office of Emergency Mangement participated in the investigations leading to 2 arson arrests and convictions

 Completed Resource Management and Volunteer Management response plans for the County and 15 COOP plans for County departments

 35 individuals completed Emergency Operations Center training, representing 15 County Departments, Fire Service and State police.

 Responded to 121 fire calls for investigation

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)  Developed a partnership with Noyes Memorial Hospital providing advanced and basic life support interfacility ambulance transfers for patients requiring specialty services or higher levels of care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Increased support of Basic Life Support Ambulance services throughout Livingston County with special attention to the southern portion of the county.  Participation with Monroe Livingston EMS region for training and placement of Cyanide antidote kits.  Institution of medical team support of the Livingston County HAZMAT Team including the ability to monitor cyanide and nitrate poisoning. Institution of a toxicological medical support program capable of providing specialized medication to patients exposed to carbon monoxide, cyanide and nitrate, and organophosphate poisoning.  Partnership with Livingston County Office of Emergency Management for increased emergency preparedness and response.

7  Collaboration with the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management to create a trailer of medical supplies capable of responding to multiple care and casualty scenes.  Collaboration with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department to provide basic medical supplies to the boat patrol. Historian  In 2013, the Livingston County Historian's Office launched the two self guided Livingston County Heritage Trail Audio Tours in collaboration with the County Tourism Office.

 The Revolutionary War Trail Audio Tour follows the Sullivan Campaign of 1779 detailing the western most battle of the war in New York State that occurred in Livingston County. The Civil War Monuments & Memorial Halls describes the nine majestic structures built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries honoring local soldiers who sacrificed to save the Union. Several more audio tours in the works will feature the wide variety of historical sites and cultural attractions throughout the county.

 In 2014, the County Historian's Office will release a DVD entitled "Local History Out Loud: Chapter One" featuring the early history of Livingston County

Highway  County Highway personnel performed a complete replacement of the Pokemoonshine Road (CR-74) Bridge #84 in the Town of Springwater. The project included removal of the old reinforced concrete 2- cell structure, and installation of a new single-cell, pre-cast concrete box structure.

 The County Bridge Crew performed significant rehabilitation work on the Everman Road Bridge #75 over Canaseraga Creek in the Towns of West Sparta/Sparta. Work included building a new reinforced concrete abutment on the east end, and making various steel repairs to the old truss structure.

 Two-year road reconstruction projects were substantially completed on: Livonia Center Road (CR-12, Lima) 1.0 mile Federal Road (CR-56, Livonia/Conesus) 3.6 miles Picket Line Road (CR-81, Nunda/Portage) 1.1 miles

 Road reconstruction projects were started or continued on: Kysorville-Byersville Road (CR-59, West Sparta) 3.5 miles Kenney Road (CR-57, West Sparta/Ossian) 2.1 miles Stoner Hill Road (CR-34, West Sparta) (CR-59 – Goho) 1.4 miles Main Street (CR-7, Portage) 1.3 miles

 Highway maintenance/improvement activities were performed on sixty-two (62) miles of various County Roads, including: Crack-sealing, surface-treating, overlays, wedging, ditching, shoulder work, tree trimming, guiderail and culvert work. Assistance was provided by all 17 Town Highway Departments during 2013.

 A Federal/State-Aid Bridge Replacement Project was completed in the Town of Nunda. Bridge #67 on Old State Road over Keshequa Creek was fully replaced on a new, improved horizontal alignment. The new substructure was constructed with steel sheet-piling, with a glu-laminated timber superstructure. Engineering/Design was by Barton & Loguidice, PC and the construction contractor was Babcock Enterprises.

 Construction of a Federal/State-Aid Bridge Replacement Project in the Village of Nunda was started in November, and is scheduled for completion by August, 2014. Bridge #63 on Walnut Street over Keshequa Creek is an old single-lane truss structure built in 1895. The new two-lane bridge will be

8 composed of a steel sheet-piling substructure, and a pre-stressed concrete beam superstructure. Engineering/Design is by Ravi Engineering, and the construction contractor is C.P. Ward.

Planning  Agricultural District #2 was renewed with 67,362.5 acres in the District.  LET's Plan: Sponsored 8 workshops that provided 494 hours of training credit to municipal planning and zoning officials.  The EMC Earth Day Award was given to SUNY Geneseo.  Completed the Livingston County Transportation Connectivity Plan.  Awarded $44,000 for development of the Dansville Transportation and Industrial and Commercial Access Study.  Conesus Lake Watershed Council: o Completed the Update to the Conesus Lake Watershed Characterization Report. o Adopted the Invasive Species Prevention and Response Plan. o Accepted the Feasibility Study for Conesus Lake Boat Launch Invasive Species Prevention. o Issued the 2013 Conesus Lake and Watershed Annual Report Card.

 County Planning Department Staff installed a rain garden and conducted an educational workshop at Long Point Park in partnership with the Town of Geneseo.  Team Work with Other Departments: o $305,767 Public Safety Answering Point Grant for replacement of the console systems (Sheriff's Office, OEM, EMS, ITS, County Administrator).

o $5.99 Million for the Emergency Communications System Upgrade Project (Sheriff's Office).

o $3.7 Million for upgrade of the G&W Railroad (Economic Development).

o Initial development of a Capital Improvement Plan for County Buildings and Property (County Administrator).

o Completion of the Livingston County Emergency Communications Plan (Sheriff’s Office). Public Works  GLOW - The 2013 Household Hazardous Waste Collection event held in September 2013 collected the following materials: o 300 lbs of Pharaceuticals. o 171 Tires. o 38,159 lbs. of Electronics. o Served 479 residents from Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming Counties.

The program is funded through a grant from the NYSDEC.

Probation  Monitored 193 Leandra's Law cases.  Processed 96 Juvenile Delinquency and Person In Need of Supervision cases this year.  Supervised approximately 700 probation supervision cases this year.  Completion of approximately 80 Family Offense Petitions for victims of domestic violence.  Established and Implemented an Unpaid Victim Fund with the first checks going out to pay the oldest Unpaid Victims  Through the end of November, 352 Pre-Sentence/Pre-Plea Investigations were completed 9

Sheriff  The Sheriff’s Office maintained accredited agency status in every division to include Police Services, Civil, Court Security, Communications and Corrections in 2013.

 Community based initiatives to include TRIAD, KID ID, DARE, Neighborhood Watch, FAIR, VINE, NYS Safe Boating Program, Victim Impact Panel and New York State Sheriffs Summer Camp Program provided services to the public that reflect as a priority maintaining safety, addressing needs, services and issues and disseminating pertinent information.

 Proactive grant activity resulted in acquisition of equipment and technology and funded overtime costs associated with traffic enforcement to address aggressive driving, seat belt enforcement and child safety seat education.

 Inmates sentenced to the Alternatives To Incarceration program continue to provide cost free service to County, Town, Village, School Districts and approved not-for-profit organizations.

10 FINANCE & MANAGEMENT/WAY & MEANS

County Administrator  In November, the 2014 budget was approved with a property tax rate of $7.85 per thousand. The tax levy increase was 1.87% as the budget, while continuing to fund all essential programs and services, was again fully compliant with the Property Tax Cap legislation.  Sales tax returns were the highest in the county's history, with year-end numbers totaling $30.2 million  The audit of the County's December 31, 2012 financial statements was completed by an outside independent auditor with no major findings.  A five-year Capital Improvement Plan, the County's first, was put together with the assistance of the Planning Department. Board approval is expected in early 2014.  The Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator organized a successful Legislative Forum with the Federal and New York State Legislature delegation/representatives. Informational overviews were presented on the NYS RPTL Article 11 County Foreclosure Process and the Workforce Investment Act.  Thoma Development, County grant management consultant, secured $951,275.00 in grants and loans for County departments and municipalities in calendar year 2013.  In 2013, SHAPE, the Employee Wellness Program, continued to sponsor regular activities like ZUMBA, our 3rd annual 5K, EAP presentations, massages, and the monthly employee newsletter. 2013 also brought new activities such as healthy recipe cook-offs, a successful Golf Tourney at Sonyea Golf Course and a Holiday Door decorating contest. We also made some environmental changes by moving vending machines and revising the employee toolkit.

 The County had a successful first year in the new self-insured financial arrangement for medical insurance. The year-end financial review shows the 2012-2013 plan year performance besting premium rates for insured products.  The County Administrator's Office began piloting a Performance Measurement program in the Fall of 2013. A handful of Departments were selected for initial implementation. The program will get a reboot in 2014 and eventually include all departments.  The County CHHA license was subjected to an RFP and Visiting Nurse Association of WNY was the selected respondent. Full divestiture of the CHHA is still subject to further NYS DOH approvals. ITS  Supported / assisted in the creation of the new Livingston County website  Enhanced building security by replacing the aging Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation DVR based surveillance system and by adding cameras to Mt Morris Campus Buildings 2 and 3.  Changed the Livingston County / Town tax bills to support optical character recognition for bill processing.  Enhanced wireless internet/network access in various County Buildings by deploying a new centrally managed system.

 Support implementation of the Affordable Care Act changes into the County systems.

11 Personnel  Successfully negotiated new collective bargaining agreements with all five County bargaining units.

 Developed and implemented a plan for compliance with the Affordable Care Act to ensure compliance and minimize the County's financial exposure.

Real Property  Real Property Tax Director Joseph Pukos was reappointed to the New York State Valuation Issues Team and has been selected to train newly appointed County Directors on correct methods and procedures pertaining to maintenance of county tax maps.

Tourism  The three largest hotels in the County (Hampton, Quality, Country Inn and Suites) saw their ADR (average daily rate) increase in 2013.  Overall 2013 visitation into Letchworth State Park was up by over twelve thousand from 2012. Most entered gate: Mount Morris. Camping Revenue in 2013 was up by over 5% from 2012.

12 SELECTED 2014 Goals and Objectives

Board of Elections  Conduct Village, Federal Primary, State Primary and General Elections (4).  Purchase a central count system for absentee ballots.  Complete full documentation of current voter’s registration forms.  Voter friendly website. Central Services  Complete the renovation project for the Auditorium Wing of Building #1 on the Mt. Morris Campus. This project provides for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades as well as the reconfiguration of space allowing for new auditorium, conference, and reception areas on two floors.

 Complete a NYSERDA funded project to upgrade the exterior wall lighting and street lighting at Government Center, Mt. Morris Campus, Hampton Corners Campus, and the Millennium Drive Facility.

Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation  Expansion of Transitional Care Services by 12 beds or more with focused sub-acute service expansion in the areas of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Infusion Services, Wound Care and Orthopedic Rehabilitation  Capital project to replace all carpets in patient/resident living areas  Preparation for introduction of Medicaid Managed Long Term Care in fall 2014  Further implementation of electronic health record.

County Administration  Continue implementation of the Compass Performance Measurement System.  Return the Wilcox Press Property to the tax rolls.  Strategize development possibilities to the county owned parcel near Exit 4 in N. Dansville.  Continue Process Improvement efforts with cooperative partnerships at RIT and GCC.  Increase the promotion of ethics and public integrity efforts.  Conduct “ride-alongs” and Departmental shadowing events throughout the year.  Continue adding features to and increasing functionality of the new county website.  Develop a re-use plan for the Building #1 Kitchen and Auditorium.  Monitor the transition of staffing in the Emergency Medical Services (BLS/ALS) area.  Provide oversight for both workers compensation and self-insurance to include dependent eligibility audit, review of reserves and safety & wellness programming.

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Economic Development  Increase business retention and expansion efforts. Eight projects have already been identified for 2014.

 Complete the extension of Tec Drive in the Avon Crossroads Commerce Park to accommodate prospective business development opportunities.

 Implement the Rural Area Revitalization Program grant for the renovation of the Geneseo Theatre awarded through the 2013 Consolidate Funding Application process.

 Continue administration of Village of Avon and Nunda New York Main Street Grants.

 Continue County Sign & Façade Improvement Program grants.

Office of Emergency Management  Complete COOP plans for balance of County Departments

 Building addition for EMS

 Redevelop the County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan

 Host the FEMA "Situational Awareness: The local perspective" course in June 2014 for all County Departments

 Conduct EOC Drill in conjunction with NYS DHSES

Emergency Medical Services  Continued assistance to, and support of, county Advanced and Basic Life Support service agencies.  Continued collaboration with Livingston County Sheriff’s Department for tactical medical support program.  Continued collaboration with the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management in special operations and general preparedness.  Field trial of state of the art emergency transport ventilator utilizing specialty airway management.  Increase provision of interfacility specialty care transfer capabilities.

Mental Health  Expand range and availability of clinic services, including group treatments and school/community satellite locations.  Implement strategies to reduce no-show rate for clinic appointments to increase availability of appointments for those who need them and enhance staff productivity.  Enhance collaboration with the Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse of Livingston County to provide increased access to services between our agencies.  Participate in statewide initiatives through NYS OMH and CTAC to promote enhanced services and fiscal viability in mental health clinics.  Investigate resources for individuals with co-occurring developmental disabilities and mental illness.

14  Prepare child case management program for conversion to Health Home Care Management model in 2015 and continue to adapt adult program to new standards. Probation  Full implementation and conversion to Caseload Explorer (Data Management software)  Upgrade and install computers in interview rooms  Presentation to Board of Supervisors on arming the Department Sheriff  The Sheriff’s Office will continue efforts to seek and apply for funding to upgrade 9l1 Center equipment and implement interoperable communications throughout Livingston County and with emergency services in New York State.  Efforts to address inappropriate collection and dissemination of E9l1 Funds by New York State and efforts to ensure proper distribution of these funds to county and community 9l1 service providers in New York State will remain a priority in 2014. Social Services  Continued collaboration with Office of Workforce Development and Catholic Charities to improve the outcomes for clients who retain employment in order to become self sufficient.

 Expand Work Experience Program choices by adding additional and diverse options that will provide valuable labor experience to our clients and enable them to obtain valuable skills for future jobs.

 Develop partnerships with other Community resources with the goal of intervening in the lives of families earlier to provide supports and strengthen skills with the goal of preventing disruptions that are costly and destructive.

Workforce Development/Youth  Utilize the Compass Performance Management System to evaluate program effectiveness.  Increase the number of employers listing jobs and holding onsite recruitments in the Job Center.

 Develop online resources and services that can be delivered through the new County website.

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