The Chautauqua County Public Safety Committee approved multiple intergovernmental contracts and funding‑sharing arrangements covering DUI enforcement, enhanced police protection and court security.

Sheriff’s office representative Nate Beitomey explained a resolution to authorize contracts with municipal police departments so STOP‑DWI funds distributed by New York State (based on DWI arrests and convictions) can be shared with local departments including Dunkirk, Jamestown, Westfield, Lakewood and others. The committee approved the STOP‑DWI contract resolution by voice vote.

The committee also approved two‑year enhanced police protection contracts starting Jan. 1, 2026. The Town of Hanover and the Village of Silver Creek negotiated a longstanding deal included in the 2026 budget; no budget amendment was needed. The committee approved the Hanover contract by voice vote.

A separate two‑year enhanced protection contract for the Town of Ripley was approved; the contract includes a not‑to‑exceed cap of $70,000 (approximately $35,000 per year). Committee members noted some towns that once participated have dropped out over time.

Finally, the sheriff's office described negotiated two‑year court security contracts for Kayenta, Stockton, Poland and Maina starting January 2026; these were included in the 2026 budget and approved by the committee. Members discussed that county participation in court security has declined from prior levels and acknowledged informal historical arrangements.

All listed resolutions passed by voice vote. Implementation will proceed through standard contract execution and budget recording where applicable.