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LEGAL NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL

The following entitled bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on May 11, 2026, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the County of Dutchess, New York, is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. 

A complete copy of the resolution summarized herewith is each available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the Clerk of the Legislature for a period of twenty days from the date of publication of this Notice. 

Dated: Poughkeepsie, New York, 

May 12, 2026.                                                                     

                        /s/Julie Shiroishi 

Clerk, County Legislature 

RESOLUTION NO. 2026054 

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,016,060 SERIAL BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF DUTCHESS, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE PURCHASE OF SHERIFF VEHICLES, FOR SAID COUNTY. 

Class of objects or purposes:                                   Purchase of Sheriff vehicles              

Period of probable usefulness:                                 5 years  

Maximum estimated cost:                                        $1,016,060 

Amount of bonds to be issued:                                $1,016,060 bonds 

SEQRA status:                                                          Type II Action 

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LEGAL NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL

            The following entitled bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on May 11, 2026, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the County of Dutchess, New York, is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.

            A complete copy of the resolution summarized herewith is each available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the Clerk of the Legislature for a period of twenty days from the date of publication of this Notice. 

Dated: Poughkeepsie, New York, 

            May 12, 2026

                     /s/Julie Shiroishi

Clerk, County Legislature 

            RESOLUTION NO. 2026064 

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $10,460,765 SERIAL BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF DUTCHESS, NEW YORK, TO PAY A PORTION OF THE COST OF BRIDGE, CULVERT AND HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS IN AND FOR SAID COUNTY. 

Class of objects or purposes:                                   Highway, culvert and bridge improvements,  including incidental improvements and expenses

Period of probable usefulness:                                15 years   

Maximum estimated cost:                                        $16,978,572 

Maximum amount of bonds to be issued:              $10,460,765 bonds 

Other monies:                                                            $6,517,807 CHIPS, PaveNY, Extreme Winter Recovery and Pave our Potholes monies from State 

SEQRA status:                                                          Will be on a project-by-project basis. SEQRA compliance materials on file in the office of the Clerk of the County Legislature where same may be inspected during regular office hours. 

 

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Legislature of the County of Dutchess at a meeting held on May 11, 2026 adopted a local law entitled: 

LOCAL LAW NO. 2 0F 2026 AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF 2024 REGULATING HAZARDOUS POLLUTION SOURCES IN PROXIMITY TO PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SOURCES, AQUIFERS, AND WETLANDS

The intent of this Local Law is to amend Local Law No. 2 of 2024 to clarify the lawful disposal of commercial car wash waste waters.

A copy of the local law is available at the Office of the Clerk of the Legislature where it may be inspected during regular office hours.

JULIE SHIROISHI
Clerk
Dutchess County Legislature

Dated: May 29, 2026

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Legislature of the County of Dutchess at a meeting held on May 11, 2026, adopted a local law entitled:

LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2026, A LOCAL LAW REQUIRING FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS TO PROVIDE SINGLE-USE FOODWARE AND CONDIMENT PACKETS ONLY UPON REQUEST.

The intent of this Local Law is to reduce unnecessary waste and to help local businesses reduce costs associated with providing single-use items.

A copy of the local law is available at the Office of the Clerk of the Legislature where it may be inspected during regular office hours.

JULIE SHIROISHI
Clerk
Dutchess County Legislature

Dated:  May 29, 2026

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Yvette Valdes Smith, Chair 
Yvette Valdés Smith
Chair
Julie Shiroishi, Clerk 
Julie Shiroishi
Clerk