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AGENDA
Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation
March 24, 2026 at 9:10 am
9 Pearl Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Lyons, New York 14489
WCCFDC Board Meeting
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Call to Order – David Fantuzzo
Approval of January 27, 2026 Minutes
Discuss the Audit with EFPR
Resolution Accepting Certified Financial Audit Report and Annual PARIS report
Resolution Accepting and Authorizing the Presented Annual Investment Report &
Annual Procurement Report to NYS ABO/PARIS
6. Resolution Accepting New Time for Wayne Civic County Facility Development
Corporation Regularly Scheduled Meetings
7. Governance Updates:
a. Performance Measures;
b. Confidential Survey, and
c. Loan Terms
8. Fiscal Officer’s Report
9. Executive Director Update
10. Next Board Meeting –
• Board of Directors Meeting October 19, 2026 at 9:10 AM
• Audit and Finance Committee Meeting October 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM
11. Motion to Adjourn

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DRAFT
WCCFDC Board Meeting
January 27, 2026
9 Pearl St., Lyons, NY
Minutes
Members Present: David Fantuzzo, Chairperson; Kim V. Leonard, Vice-Chairperson; Kaye
Stone-Gansz, Board Secretary; Amanda McDonald, Member; Kenneth VanFleet, Member
Members Absent: Julie DiLella, Treasurer; Pamela Heald, Member;
Also Present: Brian Pincelli, Executive Director; Katie Bronson, Deputy Director; Ryan
Gentile, Fiscal Officer; Ariel Camp, Economic Development Specialist; Katie Wisniewski,
Assistant Secretary; Mark Humbert, County Administrator
The meeting was called to order at 9:08 A.M. by Mr. David Fantuzzo.
The Board meeting began with reviewing meeting minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting.
No questions or changes were presented. Ms. McDonald made a motion to approve the meeting
minutes; Mr. VanFleet seconded the motion. All present approved - minutes were approved.
The first topic reviewed was the resolution to approve annual organization and calendar of
meetings. Mr. Fantuzzo opened the discussion with a consideration to move the organization’s
monthly Board of Directors meeting from the fourth Tuesday, to the third Monday of the month
starting in April. All Board members present agreed, but would like to officially review the
proposed calendar change with an authorizing resolution at the February meeting. Ms. Bronson
mentioned that no new policies for the organization were proposed in 2025. No other questions
or proposed changes were presented for the annual organization resolution. Ms. McDonald made
a motion to approve the resolution approving the annual organization and calendar of meetings.
Ms. Stone-Gansz seconded the motion. All present approved.
Next, the board reviewed the resolution authorizing an official newspaper designation. No
questions were presented. Ms. McDonald made a motion to approve the resolution designating
an official newspaper. Ms. Stone-Gansz seconded the motion. All present approved.

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The board then reviewed the resolution to sign county contract and share services between
agencies. No questions were presented. Ms. McDonald made a motion to approve the resolution
designating an official newspaper. Ms. Stone-Gansz seconded the motion. All present approved.
Next, the board reviewed the resolution authorizing Ryan Gentile as fiscal officer to interface on
behalf of the organization with all banks. Ms. Bronson introduced Mr. Ryan Gentile; the Board
welcomed Ryan to the organization. No questions were presented. Ms. Stone-Gansz made a
motion to approve the resolution. Mr. VanFleet seconded the motion. All present approved.
Ms. Bronson opened the Fiscal Officer’s Report with Account Balances. Ms. Bronson added that
$50,000 was received from the regional hospital improvement project as an agency fee in earlyDecember; she shared that the Finance Committee had discussed investing the funds into the
organization’s Money Market account to earn additional interest, but offer flexibility if a
qualifying project needs additional funding from the loan development portfolio. She then
reviewed the 2025 Budget v. Actuals report. No questions were presented.
Ms. McDonald made a motion to adjourn the WCCFDC meeting. Ms. Stone-Gansz seconded the
motion. Mr. Dave Fantuzzo adjourned the meeting at 9:14 A.M.
The next WCCFDC board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Respectfully Submitted,

Katie Wisniewski, Assistant Secretary

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WAYNE COUNTY CIVIC FACILITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2025

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WAYNE COUNTY CIVIC FACILITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PAGE

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

1-2

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER
FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER
MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING
STANDARDS

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT ON INVESTMENT COMPLIANCE AND
REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE REQUIRED BY
INVESTMENT GUIDELINES

6-8

9 - 10
11 - 12

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To the Board of Directors
Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation
Lyons, New York
Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements
Opinion

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation
(the Corporation), which comprise the statements of financial position as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the
related statements of activities and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the financial
statements.
In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Wayne
County Civic Facility Development Corporation as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the changes in its net
assets and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America
and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the
Comptroller General of the United States. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be
independent of the Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation and to meet our other ethical
responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audits. We believe that the
audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation, and
maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events,
considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about Wayne County Civic Facility Development
Corporation's ability to continue as a going concern for twelve months beyond the financial statement date,
including any currently known information that may raise substantial doubt shortly thereafter.

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Auditors' Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee
that an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing
Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material
misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion,
forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered
material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment
made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.
In performing an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing
Standards, we:

x
x

Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error,
and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a
test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of
Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is
expressed.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting
estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements.
Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise
substantial doubt about Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation’s ability to continue as a going
concern for a reasonable period of time.

x
x

We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned
scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control-related matters that we
identified during the audit.

Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards

In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated March 13, 2026 on our
consideration of Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting
and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and
other matters. The purpose of that report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over
financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness
of the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an
audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering Wayne County Civic Facility
Development Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting and compliance.

EFPR Group, CPAs, PLLC
Rochester, New York
March 13, 2026

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WAYNE COUNTY CIVIC FACILITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Statements of Financial Position
December 31, 2025 and 2024
2025

2024

ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash
Prepaid expenses
Total current assets
Total Assets

252,020
1,439
253,459

200,608
2,268
202,876

253,459

202,876

253,459

Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions

NET ASSETS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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202,876

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WAYNE COUNTY CIVIC FACILITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Statements of Activities
For the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
2025
Revenues
County contractual income
Interest income - loans
Interest income
Total revenues

56,909
1,412
58,321

Expenses
Program Expenses
Bad debt allowance adjustment

Change in Net Assets

2,216
3,975
1,547
7,738
7,738

2,101
3,750
5,851
4,790

50,583

2,920

202,876

199,956

253,459

7,580
130
7,710

(1,061)

Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions - Beginning
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions - Ending

Management and General Expenses
Insurance expense
Legal and professional services
Contractual services
Total management and general expenses
Total expenses

2024

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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202,876

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WAYNE COUNTY CIVIC FACILITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
2025
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Change in net assets
Adjustments
Bad debt allowance adjustment
Change in assets
Loan receivable - net
Prepaid expenses
Net cash flows from operating activities

50,583

Cash - Beginning

(1,061)

829
51,412

35,360
(1,730)
35,489

51,412

35,489

200,608

252,020

Cash - Ending

2,920

Net Change in Cash

2024

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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165,119
200,608

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WAYNE COUNTY CIVIC FACILITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Notes to Financial Statements
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Nature of Organization
Nature of Organization - The Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation (the Corporation)
was incorporated on May 20, 2011 for the purpose of supporting the operation of not-for-profit
corporations and institutions in Wayne County (the County) to increase employment opportunities for its
residents. The Corporation serves as Wayne County’s designated economic development entity on behalf
of issuers of bonds, notes and other instruments to support projects undertaken by not-for-profit
corporations and institutions within the County.
Measurement Focus and Basis of Accounting - The Corporation prepares its financial statements on
the accrual basis of accounting.

Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at
the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Basis of Presentation - The Corporation’s financial statements are presented in accordance with the
provisions of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-14, Not-for-Profit Entities (Topic 958)
Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities. As a result, the Corporation reports
information regarding its net assets and changes therein in the following categories: net assets without
donor restrictions and net assets with donor restrictions. Net assets without donor restrictions represents
resources available for the general support of the Corporation’s activities. The Board of Directors has
discretionary control over these resources to carry out the operations of the Corporation in accordance
with its by-laws. Net assets with donor restrictions are those whose use has been limited by donorimposed stipulations that either expire by passage of time or can be fulfilled by actions of the Corporation
or are required to be held in perpetuity. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, all net assets are classified
as without donor restriction.

Liquidity - The Corporation has $252,020 of financial assets available within one year of the statement of
financial position date consisting of cash. None of these financial assets are subject to donor or
contractual restricts that make them unavailable for general expenditures within one year of the statement
of financial position date.

Cash and Cash Equivalents - For the purposes of the statements of financial position and cash flows,
cash and cash equivalents include deposits, certificates of deposit, and all highly liquid debt instruments
with original maturities of three months or less. The Corporation maintains cash and cash equivalents at
financial institutions which periodically may exceed insured limits, requiring the collateralization of those
excess funds. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Corporation had $2,020 and $- in excess of the
federally insured limits, respectivly.

Revenue Recognition - Under ASU No. 2014-09 (Topic 606) - Revenue from contracts with customers
(“ASU 2014-09” or “Topic 606”), revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred
to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the organization expects to be entitled
in exchange for these goods or services.
Contributions - The Corporation’s financial statements are presented in accordance with the provisions
of ASU 2018-08, Clarifying the Scope of Accounting Guidance for Contributions Received and
Contributions Made. ASU 2018-08 provides clarification for determining if grants and contracts should be
considered contributions or exchange transactions, as well as guidance for determining if a contribution is
conditional.

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WAYNE COUNTY CIVIC FACILITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Notes to Financial Statements
Expense Allocation - The costs of providing programs and other activities have been adequately detailed
in the statement of activities. Allocations of management and general expenses among program and
supporting services is not considered significant to the operations of the Corporation therefore, no such
allocation has been provided.
Related Parties - The Corporation is related through common management and with the Wayne County
Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Wayne Economic Development Corporation (EDC), which also
promote economic development in the County.

Income Taxes - The Corporation is a not-for-profit corporation incorporated under Section 1411 of the
Not-for-Profit Corporation Law but is treated for tax reporting purposes as an entity exempt from tax under
Section 115 of the Internal Revenue Code as an instrumentality of government. Accordingly the
Corporation is not required to file tax returns.

In accordance with ASC 740-10-50, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, the Corporation
recognizes the tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax position
will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities. Management believes that the Corporation is
currently operating in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Internal Revenue Code.
Therefore, no liability for unrecognized tax benefits has been included on the Corporation's financial
statements.
Subsequent Events - Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date of the report
which is the date the financial statements were available to be issued.
Note 2. Fair Value Measurements

The Corporation has adopted the language of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements, which establishes a
fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the
use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that
may be used to measure fair value:
Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has
the ability to access as of the measurement date.

Level 1 -

Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar
assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are
observable or can be corroborated by observable market data

Level 3 -

Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the
assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

Level 2 -

The asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest
level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to
maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
The methods described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net
realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while the Corporation believes its valuation
methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies
or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair
value measurement at the reporting date.
There was no loans receivable or allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2025.

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WAYNE COUNTY CIVIC FACILITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2024
Level 3
Loans receivable - beginning balance
Loan advances
Loan repayments
Loans receivable - ending balance

$
$

Total

35,360
(35,360)
-

$
$

35,360
(35,360)
-

There was no allowance for credit losses at December 31, 2024.
Note 3. Revenue Bonds

During 2025, the Genesee County Funding Corporation (GCFC) entered into a conduit financing
arrangement with Monroe Sustainable Energy Partners, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company to
support a $150 million project, where the primary function of the GCFC was to arrange financing through
the issuance of Revenue Bonds for a series of projects at the hospitals and related facilities owned and
operated by Rochester Regional Health (RRH) and its affiliates located throughout New York at multiple
locations, including their facility in Wayne County. As conduit financing arrangements, the assets and
liabilities resulting from the transactions are not recorded in these financial statements. The Corporation is
not a party in the newly issued Revenue Bonds. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the $4 million at
Wayne County facilities resulted in a pro-rated distribution of closing fees of $50,000.
Note 4. Functional Expenses

The costs of providing the programs and other activities have been summarized on a functional basis as
follows:
2024

2025

Program expenses
Management and general expenses
Total expenses

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7,738
7,738

$
$

(1,061)
5,851
4,790

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To the Board of Directors
Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation
Lyons, New York

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON
COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS

We have audited, in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America
and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the
Comptroller General of the United States, the financial statements of Wayne County Civic Facility Development
Corporation, which comprise the statement of financial position as of December 31, 2025, and the related
statements of activities and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements,
and have issued our report thereon dated March 13, 2026.
Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered Wayne County Civic Facility
Development Corporation's internal control over financial reporting (internal control) as a basis for designing audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial
statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of Wayne County Civic Facility
Development Corporation's internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the
Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation's internal control.

A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or
employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent or detect and correct
misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal
control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Corporation's financial
statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a
deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet
important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.

Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and
was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or significant
deficiencies. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we
consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses and significant deficiencies may exist that
were not identified.

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Report on Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the Wayne County Civic Facility Development
Corporation's financial statements are free of material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with
certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a
direct and material effect on the financial statements. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those
provisions was not an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of
our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under
Government Auditing Standards.
Purpose of this Report

EFPR Group, CPAs, PLLC
Rochester, New York
March 13, 2026

The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the
results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the Corporation's internal control or on
compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing
Standards in considering the Corporation's internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not
suitable for any other purpose.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT ON INVESTMENT COMPLIANCE AND REPORT ON INTERNAL
CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE REQUIRED BY THE INVESTMENT GUIDELINES
To the Board of Directors
Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation
Lyons, New York

Opinion on Investment Compliance

Report on Investment Compliance

We have audited the Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation's (the Corporation), compliance with
the types of compliance requirements identified as subject to audit in Section 2925(3)(f) of the New York State
Public Authorities Law (the investment guidelines) that could have a direct and material effect on its investments for
the year ended December 31, 2025.
In our opinion, the Corporation complied, in all material respects, with the types of compliance requirements
referred to above that could have a direct and material effect on its investments for the year ended
December 31, 2025.
Basis for Opinion on Investment Compliance

We conducted our audit of compliance in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United
States of America (GAAS) and the audit requirements of the investment guidelines. Our responsibilities under
those standards and the investment guidelines are further described in the Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit
of Compliance section of our report.

We are required to be independent of the Corporation and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance
with relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion on compliance with the investment guidelines. Our
audit does not provide a legal determination of the Corporation’s compliance with the compliance requirements
referred to above.

Responsibilities of Management for Compliance
Management is responsible for compliance with the requirements referred to above and for the design,
implementation, and maintenance of effective internal control over compliance with the requirements of laws,
statutes, regulations, rules and provisions of contracts or grant agreements applicable to the Corporation’s
investments.
Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of Compliance
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether material noncompliance with the compliance
requirements referred to above occurred, whether due to fraud or error, and express an opinion on the
Corporation’s compliance based on our audit. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not
absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS and the
investment guidelines, will always detect material noncompliance when it exists. The risk of not detecting material
noncompliance resulting from fraud is higher than for that resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion,
forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Noncompliance with the
compliance requirements referred to above is considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that,
individually or in the aggregate, it would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user of the report on
compliance about the Corporation’s compliance with the requirements of the investment guidelines as a whole.

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In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS and the investment guidelines, we:
x
x

Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
Identify and assess the risks of material noncompliance, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform
audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence
regarding the Corporation’s compliance with the compliance requirements referred to above and performing
such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.
Obtain an understanding of the Corporation’s internal control over compliance relevant to the audit in order to
design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances and to test and report on internal control
over compliance in accordance with the investment guidelines, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of Corporation’s internal control over compliance. Accordingly, no such opinion is
expressed.

Report on Internal Control over Compliance

We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned
scope and timing of the audit and any significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in internal control over
compliance that we identified during the audit.

A deficiency in internal control over compliance exists when the design or operation of a control over compliance
does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent,
or detect and correct, noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement of the investment guidelines on a
timely basis. A material weakness in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of
deficiencies, in internal control over compliance, such that there is a reasonable possibility that material
noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement of investment guidelines will not be prevented, or detected
and corrected, on a timely basis. A significant deficiency in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a
combination of deficiencies, in internal control over compliance with a type of compliance requirement of the
investment guidelines that is less severe than a material weakness in internal control over compliance, yet
important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.

Our consideration of internal control over compliance was for the limited purpose described in the Auditors’
Responsibilities for the Audit of Compliance section above and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in
internal control over compliance that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in internal control
over compliance. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control
over compliance that we consider to be material weaknesses, as defined above. However, material weaknesses or
significant deficiencies in internal control over compliance may exist that were not identified.
Our audit was not designed for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over
compliance. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.

The purpose of this report on internal control over compliance is solely to describe the scope of our testing of
internal control over compliance and the results of that testing based on the requirements of the investment
guidelines. Accordingly, this report is not suitable for any other purpose.

EFPR Group, CPAs, PLLC
Rochester, New York
March 13, 2026

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Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation
Resolution Accepting 2025 Certified Financial Audit Report and Annual PARIS Report
Whereas the Board of the Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation
(WCCFDC) has been presented with the 2025 financial statements and audit prepared by the
EFPR Group, having been presented to the Audit & Finance Committee in a prior meeting; and
Whereas, the Audit & Finance Committee has recommended that the Board of the WCCFDC
accept and adopt the audit report and authorize staff to submit the Certified Financial Audit Report
and Annual PARIS report to the NYS Authority Budget Office, as required by the Public Authority
Accountability Act; and
Whereas, following the Board’s review of the reports with EFPR Group; be it hereby
Resolved, that the WCCFDC Board of Directors hereby accept the recommendation of the Audit
& Finance Committee and authorize staff to submit the reports as required.
Moved:

Ayes:

Second:

Nays:

Dave Fantuzzo
Kim V. Leonard
Julie DiLella
Kaye Stone-Gansz
Pamela Heald
Amanda McDonald
Kenneth VanFleet

Yea

Nay

Absent

Abstain

The above resolution is certified and true and was passed at the WCCFDC board meeting on
March 24, 2025.
_________________________________________
Katherina Wisniewski, Assistant Secretary

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Financial Documents
Question
1. Attach the independent audit of the Authority's financial statements.

URL (If Applicable)
https://www.waynecountyny.gov/647/WCCFDC-Compliance-Documents

Response
N/A

Attachments
Attachment Included

Question
2. Has the Authority's independent auditor issued a management letter to the Authority in connection with its audit of the Authority's financial statements?

URL (If Applicable)
https://www.waynecountyny.gov/647/WCCFDC-Compliance-Documents

Attachments
Attachment Included

Question
3. Has the Authority's independent auditor issued a Report on Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting to the Authority?

URL (If Applicable)
https://www.waynecountyny.gov/647/WCCFDC-Compliance-Documents

Response
Yes

Attachments
Attachment Included

Question
4. Attach any other communication required or allowed by government auditing standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States to be issued by the Authority's
independent auditor in connection with its annual audit of the Authority's financial statements.

URL (If Applicable)

Response
Yes

Response

Attachments

Additional Comments

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Governance Information (Authority-Related)
Question
1.
Has the Authority prepared its annual report on operations and accomplishments for the reporting period as
required by section 2800 of PAL?
2.
As required by section 2800(9) of PAL, did the Authority prepare an assessment of the effectiveness of its
internal controls?
3.
Has the lead audit partner for the independent audit firm changed in the last five years in accordance with
section 2802(4) of PAL?
4.
Does the independent auditor provide non-audit services to the Authority?
5.
Does the Authority have an organization chart?

Response
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes

6.
7.

Are any Authority staff also employed by another government agency?
Has the Authority posted their mission statement to their website?

No
Yes

8.
9.

Has the Authority's mission statement been revised and adopted during the reporting period?
Attach the Authority's measurement report, as required by section 2824-a of PAL and provide the URL.

URL (if Applicable)
https://www.waynecountyny.gov/274/Civic-Facility-DevelopmentCorporation-C
https://www.waynecountyny.gov/647/WCCFDC-ComplianceDocuments
N/A
N/A
https://www.waynecountyny.gov/274/Civic-Facility-DevelopmentCorporation-C
https://waynecountyny.gov/274/Civic-Facility-DevelopmentCorporation-C
N/A
https://www.waynecountyny.gov/274/Civic-Facility-DevelopmentCorporation-C

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Governance Information (Board-Related)
Question
1.
Has the Board established a Governance Committee in accordance with Section 2824(7) of PAL?
2.
Has the Board established an Audit Committee in accordance with Section 2824(4) of PAL?
3.
Has the Board established a Finance Committee in accordance with Section 2824(8) of PAL?
4.
Provide a URL link where a list of Board committees can be found (including the name of the committee and
the date established):
5.
Does the majority of the Board meet the independence requirements of Section 2825(2) of PAL?
6.
Provide a URL link to the minutes of the Board and committee meetings held during the covered fiscal year

Has the Board adopted bylaws and made them available to Board members and staff?

Yes

Has the Board adopted a code of ethics for Board members and staff?

Yes

9.
10.

Does the Board review and monitor the Authority's implementation of financial and management controls?
Does the Board execute direct oversight of the CEO and management in accordance with Section 2824(1) of
PAL?
Has the Board adopted policies for the following in accordance with Section 2824(1) of PAL?
Salary and Compensation
Time and Attendance
Whistleblower Protection
Defense and Indemnification of Board Members
Has the Board adopted a policy prohibiting the extension of credit to Board members and staff in accordance
with Section 2824(5) of PAL?
Are the Authority's Board members, officers, and staff required to submit financial disclosure forms in
accordance with Section 2825(3) of PAL?
Was a performance evaluation of the board completed?
Was compensation paid by the Authority made in accordance with employee or union contracts?
Has the board adopted a conditional/additional compensation policy governing all employees?

Yes
Yes

URL (If Applicable)
N/A
N/A
N/A
https://www.waynecountyny.gov/596/Boards-of-Directors-andCommittees
N/A
https://www.waynecountyny.gov/AgendaCenter/Search/?
term=&CIDs=4,5,6,2,22,23,
&startDate=&endDate=&dateRange=&dateSelector=
https://www.waynecountyny.gov/274/Civic-Facility-DevelopmentCorporation-C
https://www.waynecountyny.gov/647/WCCFDC-ComplianceDocuments
N/A
N/A

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Yes

N/A

Yes
No
No

N/A
N/A

11.

12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

Response
Yes
Yes
Yes

Yes

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Board of Directors Listing
Name
Chair of the Board

DiLella, Julie
No

If yes, Chair Designated by
Term Start Date

1/1/2025

Term Expiration Date

12/31/2027

Title

Has the Board Member Appointed
a Designee?
Designee Name

Nominated By
Appointed By

Local
Local

Confirmed by Senate?

N/A

Has the Board Member/Designee
Signed the Acknowledgement of
Fiduciary Duty?
Complied with Training
Requirement of Section 2824?
Does the Board Member/Designee
also Hold an Elected or Appointed
State Government Position?
Does the Board Member/Designee
also Hold an Elected or Appointed
Municipal Government Position?
Ex-Officio

Yes

Yes
No

Name
Chair of the Board

Fantuzzo, David
Yes

Nominated By
Appointed By

Local
Local

If yes, Chair Designated by

Local

Confirmed by Senate?

Term Start Date

1/1/2025

Yes

Term Expiration Date

12/31/2025

Title

Has the Board Member Appointed
a Designee?
Designee Name

Yes
No

Yes

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Name
Chair of the Board

Heald, Pamela
No

If yes, Chair Designated by
Term Start Date

1/1/2023

Term Expiration Date

12/31/2025

Title

Has the Board Member Appointed
a Designee?
Designee Name

Name
Chair of the Board

Leonard, Kim V
No

If yes, Chair Designated by
Term Start Date

1/1/2025

Term Expiration Date

12/31/2025

Title

Has the Board Member Appointed
a Designee?
Designee Name

Nominated By
Appointed By

Local
Local

Confirmed by Senate?

N/A

Yes

Nominated By
Appointed By

Local
Local

Confirmed by Senate?

Yes

Yes
No

No
No

Yes

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Name
Chair of the Board

McDonald, Amanda
No

If yes, Chair Designated by
Term Start Date

2/23/2023

Term Expiration Date

12/31/2025

Title

Has the Board Member Appointed
a Designee?
Designee Name

Name
Chair of the Board

Stone-Gansz, Kaye
No

If yes, Chair Designated by
Term Start Date

1/1/2025

Term Expiration Date

12/31/2027

Title

Has the Board Member Appointed
a Designee?
Designee Name

Nominated By
Appointed By

Local
Local

Confirmed by Senate?

N/A

Yes

Nominated By
Appointed By

Local
Local

Confirmed by Senate?

N/A

Yes

Yes
No

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Name
Chair of the Board

VanFleet, Kenneth
No

If yes, Chair Designated by
Term Start Date

1/1/2023

Term Expiration Date

12/31/2025

Title

Has the Board Member Appointed
a Designee?
Designee Name

Nominated By
Appointed By

Local
Local

Confirmed by Senate?

N/A

Yes

Yes
No

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Staff Listing
Name

Title

Group

Bronson,
Kathleen
Camp, Ariel

Deputy
Director, COO
Economic
Development
Specialist
Fiscal
Officer/CFO
Fiscal Officer

Executive

Corteville,
Jamie
Liberatore,
Christopher
Pincell, Brian
Wisniewski,
Katherina

Yes

$0.00

Other
Total
Individual If yes, Is
Compensati Compensat also paid by the
on/Allowanc ion
paid another
payment
es/Adjustme by
entity to
made by a
nts
Authority perform the State or
work of the local
Authority
governme
nt
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
YesYes

Yes

$0.00

YesYes

Operational

Yes

$0.00

YesYes

Operational

Yes

$0.00

YesYes

Yes

$0.00

YesYes

Yes

$0.00

YesYes

Professional

CEO, Executive Executive
Director
Secretary 1
Administrative
and Clerical

Department/
Subsidiary

Union
Name

CSEA

Bargaining Full Time/ Exempt Base
Unit
Part Time
Annualized
Salary

859

Actual
Overtime
salary paid paid by
to the
Authority
Individual

Performance Extra Pay
Bonus

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Benefit Information
During the fiscal year, did the Authority continue to pay for any of the above mentioned benefits for former staff or individuals affiliated
With the Authority after those individuals left the Authority?

Board Members
Name

Title

DiLella, Julie

Board of
Directors
Board of
Directors
Board of
Directors
Board of
Directors
Board of
Directors
Board of
Directors
Board of
Directors

Fantuzzo,
David
Heald,
Pamela
Leonard,
Kim V
McDonald,
Amanda
StoneGansz, Kaye
VanFleet,
Kenneth

Severance
Package

Payment
for
Unused
Leave

Club
Memberships

Use of
Corporate
Credit
Cards

Personal
Loans

Auto

Transportation

Housing
Allowance

Spousal /
Dependent
Life
Insurance

Tuition
Assistance

Multi-Year
Employment

None of
these
Benefits

Other

X
X
X
X
X
X
X

Staff
Name

Title

Severance
Package

Payment
for
Unused
Leave

Club
Memberships

Use of
Corporate
Credit
Cards

Personal
Loans

Auto

Transportation

Housing
Allowance

Spousal /
Dependent
Life
Insurance

Tuition
Assistance

Multi-Year
Employment

None of
these
Benefits

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Other

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Subsidiary/Component Unit Verification

Is the list of subsidiaries, as assembled by the Office of the State Comptroller, correct?

Yes

Are there other subsidiaries or component units of the Authority that are active, not included in the PARIS reports submitted by this
Authority and not independently filing reports in PARIS?

Name of Subsidiary/Component Unit

Status

Request Subsidiary/Component Unit Change
Name of Subsidiary/Component Unit

Status

Requested Changes

Request Add Subsidiaries/Component Units
Name of Subsidiary/Component Unit

Establishment Date

Purpose of Subsidiary/Component Unit

Request Delete Subsidiaries/Component Units
Name of Subsidiary/Component Unit

Termination Date

Reason for Termination

Proof of Termination Document Name

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Summary Financial Information
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS

Amount
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Investments
Receivables, net
Other assets
Total current assets

$252,020.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,439.00
$253,459.00

Noncurrent Assets
Restricted cash and investments
Long-term receivables, net
Other assets
Capital Assets

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Land and other nondepreciable property
Buildings and equipment
Infrastructure
Accumulated depreciation
Net Capital Assets

Total noncurrent assets
Total assets
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable
Pension contribution payable
Other post-employment benefits
Accrued liabilities
Deferred revenues
Bonds and notes payable
Other long-term obligations due within one
year
Total current liabilities

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$253,459.00

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

Noncurrent Liabilities

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Pension contribution payable
Other post-employment benefits
Bonds and notes payable
Long term leases
Other long-term obligations
Total noncurrent liabilities

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

Invested in capital assets, net of related
debt
Restricted
Unrestricted
Total net assets

$0.00

Total liabilities
Net Asset (Deficit)
Net Assets

$0.00
$253,459.00
$253,459.00

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

Amount
Operating Revenues
Charges for services
Rental and financing income
Other operating revenues
Total operating revenue

$0.00
$0.00
$56,909.00
$56,909.00

Salaries and wages
Other employee benefits
Professional services contracts
Supplies and materials
Depreciation and amortization
Other operating expenses
Total operating expenses

$0.00
$0.00
$7,738.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$7,738.00
$49,171.00

Investment earnings
State subsidies/grants
Federal subsidies/grants
Municipal subsidies/grants
Public authority subsidies

$1,412.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

Operating Expenses

Operating income (loss)
Nonoperating Revenues

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Other nonoperating revenues
Total nonoperating revenue

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$0.00
$1,412.00

Nonoperating Expenses
Interest and other financing charges
Subsidies to other public authorities
Grants and donations
Other nonoperating expenses
Total nonoperating expenses
Income (loss) before contributions
Capital contributions
Change in net assets
Net assets (deficit) beginning of
year
Other net assets changes
Net assets (deficit) at end of year

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$50,583.00
$0.00
$50,583.00
$202,876.00
$0.00
$253,459.00

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Current Debt
Question
1.
2.

Did the Authority have any outstanding debt, including conduit debt, at any point during the reporting period?
If yes, has the Authority issued any debt during the reporting period?

Response
No

New Debt Issuances

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Schedule of Authority Debt

Type of Debt
State Obligation
State Obligation
State Obligation
State Obligation
Other State-Funded
Authority Debt - General
Obligation
Authority Debt - Revenue
Authority Debt - Other
Conduit
Conduit

Statutory Authorization($)

Outstanding Start of Fiscal New Debt Issuances($)
Year($)

Debt Retired ($)

Outstanding End of Fiscal
Year($)

State Guaranteed
State Supported
State Contingent Obligation
State Moral Obligation
Other State-Funded
Authority Debt - General
Obligation
Authority Debt - Revenue
Authority Debt - Other
Conduit Debt
Conduit Debt - Pilot
Increment Financing

TOTALS

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Real Property Acquisition/Disposal List
This Authority has indicated that it had no real property acquisitions or disposals during the reporting period.

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Personal Property
This Authority has indicated that it had no personal property disposals during the reporting period.

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Property Documents
Question
1.
In accordance with Section 2896(3) of PAL, the Authority is required to prepare a report at least annually
of all real property of the Authority. Has this report been prepared?
2.
Has the Authority prepared policies, procedures, or guidelines regarding the use, awarding, monitoring,
and reporting of contracts for the acquisition and disposal of property?
3.
In accordance with Section 2896(1) of PAL, has the Authority named a contracting officer who shall be
responsible for the Authority's compliance with and enforcement of such guidelines?

Response
Yes
Yes
Yes

URL (If Applicable)
https://www.waynecountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3312/RealEstate-Owned-PDF
https://www.waynecountyny.gov/647/WCCFDC-ComplianceDocuments
N/A

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Grant Information
This Authority has indicated that it did not award any grants during the reporting period.

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Loan Information
This Authority has indicated that it did not have any outstanding loans during the reporting period.

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Bond Information
This Authority has indicated that it did not have any outstanding bonds during the reporting period.

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Additional Comments

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Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation
Resolution Accepting and Authorizing the Submission of the WCCFDC 2025 Annual
Investment Report and Annual Procurement Report to PARIS
Whereas, the Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation (WCCFDC) Board has been
presented with the 2025 Fiscal Year Investment Report and Procurement Report; and
Whereas, under Section 2925(6) of the Public Authorities Law, the WCCFDC is required to
prepare such annual investment report and procurement report and submit annually to NYS
Authorities Budget Office, be it hereby
Resolved, that the WCCFDC Board of Directors accept, approves and authorizes staff to submit
the presented Annual Investment Report and Annual Procurement Report to the Public Authorities
Reporting Information System (PARIS).
Moved:

Ayes:

Second:

Nays:

Dave Fantuzzo
Kim Leonard
Julie DiLella
Kaye Stone-Gansz
Pamela Heald
Amanda McDonald
Kenneth VanFleet

Yea

Nay

Absent

Abstain

The above resolution is certified and true and was passed at the WCCFDC board meeting on March
24, 2026.
_________________________________________
Katherina Wisniewski, Assistant Secretary

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Investment Information

Question
1.
Has the Authority prepared an Annual Investment Report for the reporting period as required by Section 2925
(6) of PAL?
2.
Are the Authority's investment guidelines reviewed and approved annually?
3.
Did the Authority have an independent audit of investments as required by Section 2925(3)(f) of PAL?
4.
Has the Authority's independent auditor issued a management letter to the Authority in connection with its
annual audit of investments?

Response
Yes

URL (If Applicable)
https://www.waynecountyny.gov/647/WCCFDCCompliance-Documents

Yes
No
No

Additional Comments

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Annual Investment Report
For the Year Ended December 31, 2025
Purpose of the Report:
Under Section 2925(6) of the Public Authorities Law, the Wayne Economic Development Corporation (WEDC),
and its affiliates are required to prepare an Annual Investment Report.

Bank - Account Type
Lyons National Bank- Muni Checking (operating)
Lyons National Bank- Muni Checking (Loan Dev Portfolio)
Lyons National Bank- Money Market Account
2025 Total Investment from Interest Income

9 Pearl Street, 2nd Floor, Lyons, NY 14489
[email protected]

Balance as of Interest Income
12.31.25
Per Account
Interest Rate
$73,108.11
0.00%
$127,500.00
0.00%
$51,412.27
$1,412.27
3.65%
$1,412.27

(315) 946-5919
www.WEDCny.com

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Procurement Report for Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation

Run Date:
02/25/2026
Status:
UNSUBMITTED
Certified Date : N/A

Fiscal Year Ending: 12/31/2025

Procurement Information:
Question
1.
Does the Authority have procurement guidelines?

Response
Yes

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes

7.
8.

8a.
9.

Are the procurement guidelines reviewed annually, amended if needed, and approved by the Board?
Does the Authority allow for exceptions to the procurement guidelines?
Does the Authority assign credit cards to employees for travel and/or business purchases?
Does the Authority require prospective bidders to sign a non-collusion agreement?
Does the Authority incorporate a summary of its procurement policies and prohibitions in its solicitation of
proposals, bid documents, or specifications for procurement contracts?
Did the Authority designate a person or persons to serve as the authorized contact on a specific procurement, in
accordance with Section 139-j(2)(a) of the State Finance Law, "The Procurement Lobbying Act"?
Did the Authority determine that a vendor had impermissible contact during a procurement or attempted to
influence the procurement during the reporting period, in accordance with Section 139-j(10) of the State Finance
Law?
If Yes, was a record made of this impermissible contact?
Does the Authority have a process to review and investigate allegations of impermissible contact during a
procurement, and to impose sanctions in instances where violations have occurred, in accordance with Section
139-j(9) of the State Finance Law?

URL (If Applicable)
https://www.waynecountyny.gov/647/WCCFDC-ComplianceDocuments

Yes
No

Yes

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02/25/2026
Status:
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Procurement Transactions Listing:

The Authority has indicated that it had no procurement transactions during the reporting period.

Additional Comments

Procurement Officer: Executive Director. See Procurement Policy

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Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation
Resolution Accepting Dates for the Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation
Regularly Scheduled Meetings
Whereas, the Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation (WCCFDC) holds regularly
scheduled meetings at 9 Pearl Street, Lyons, New York: and
Whereas, the WCCFDC needs to change the dates of the regularity scheduled meetings from the
fourth Tuesday to the third Monday of each month for the remainder of the 2026 calendar year;
and
Whereas, the new schedule of the regular meetings of the WCCFDC to be held at 9 Pearl Street,
Lyons, New York is the following:
Monday, October 19, 2026, at 9:10 a.m.
Monday, December 21, 2026, at 9:10 a.m.
Monday, January 25. 2027 at 9:10 a.m. (Annual Meeting); be it hereby
Resolved, that the WCCFDC Board of Directors hereby accept the new regularly scheduled
meetings of the WCCFDC for the next year and directs staff to post on the website and the local
newspaper.
Moved:

Ayes:

Second:

Nays:
David Fantuzzo
Kim V. Leonard
Julie DiLella
Kaye Stone-Gansz
Pamela Heald
Amanda McDonald
Kenneth VanFleet

Yea

Nay

Absent

Abstain

The above resolution is certified and true and was passed at the WCCFDC board meeting on March
24, 2026.
__________________________________
Katherina Wisniewski, Assistant Secretary

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Mission Statement and Performance Goals
Mission Statements
Wayne County Industrial Development Agency
Our mission is to develop, promote and advance economic growth, well-being, and sustainable
communities in Wayne County.
Wayne Economic Development Corporation
Our mission is to develop, promote and advance economic growth, well-being, and sustainable
communities in Wayne County.
Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation Mission:
Our mission is to support the operation of not-for-profit corporations and institutions in Wayne
County to increase employment opportunities for its residents, relieve and reduce unemployment,
lessen the burdens of government, serving as Wayne County’s designated on behalf of issuers
of bonds, notes and other support for projects undertaken by not-for-profit corporation and
institutions within the County.

Performance Goals and Measurements:
Business Retention and Expansion (BRE)
Goal: Assist in the expansion and retention of existing businesses in Wayne County through
business development, promotion, and financial resources.
Measurement: Value of new private investment from loan programs. (WEDC, WCCFDC)
Measurement: Project and Planning activities at the authorities promoting BRE. (all)
Measurement: Number and investment value of adaptive reuse building projects from PILOTs.
(WCIDA)
Measurement: Track the number of business or jobs retained by authority programs. (all)
New Business
Goal: Proactively promote entrepreneurship through financial and technical assistance.
Measurement: Value of new private investment from loan programs. (WEDC, WCCFDC)
Measurement: Number of grants and loans to new businesses. (all)
Workforce Development
Goal: Expand workforce capabilities through strong partnerships with area educational,
governmental, and business leaders to promote the advancement of the County’s skill-level.
Measurement: Number of jobs created by PILOTs, loans, and grants. (all)
Measurement: Promote workforce development programs with businesses. (all)
Measurement: Partner with workforce development organizations, government and education
institutions. (all)

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Mission Statement and Performance Goals
Measurement: Review, research, identify, and implement locally appropriate solutions for
workforce housing. (WCIDA)
Promoting Properties and Infrastructure
Goal: Advance property and infrastructure improvements in the County to increase preparedness
and the availability of shovel ready sites for new business development.
Measurement: Policies and programs to advance properties and shovel ready sites. (all)
Measurement: Investment in shovel ready sites for new and existing businesses. (all)
Measurement: Promotion of private investment in shovel ready sites. (all)
Measurement: Create partnerships with municipalities and utility organizations to advance
property development (all).
Partnerships
Goal: Build effective partnerships with State and local economic development partners, including
other counties and regional organizations to coordinate resources and promote economic
development.
Measurement: Promotion and activities to create state, regional, and local partnerships. (all)
Attraction
Goal: Engage regional partners, site selectors, and target industry groups to promote and attract
new businesses to Wayne County.
Measurements: Number of business outreach activities. (all)
Measurement: Attraction products produced to attract new businesses to Wayne County. (all)
Hazard Mitigation
Goal: Plan for responses to potential interruptions in the local economy including natural disasters
and public health concerns through coordinate efforts at the local, state, and regional level.
Measurement: Provide a roadmap for business and county resiliency. (all)
Civic Facility
Goal: Support community-based initiatives to promote job creation and fulfill essential needs of
municipalities.
Measurement: Value of private investments from low-interest financing provided to non-profit
organizations. (WCCFDC)
Measurement: Promote the CFDC program to non-profit organizations. (WCCFDC)

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Mission Statement and Performance Goals
Additional questions
1. Have the board members acknowledged that they have read and understood the
mission of the public authority?
Yes

2. Who has the power to appoint the management of the public authority?
The County Board of Supervisors appoints the County Director of Economic Development and
Planning and Board of Directors.

3. If the Board appoints management, do you have a policy you follow when appointing
the management of the public authority?
The Board of Directors approves management and policies annually in compliance with the
public authority law.

4. Briefly describe the role of the Board and the role of management in the
implementation of the mission.
The Board of Directors over sees all activities implemented by management and staff.
Management oversees the day to day operations and implements initiatives set forth by Board
of Directors.

5. Has the Board acknowledge that they have read and understood the responses to each
of these questions?
Yes

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ABO Online Board Member Training

1. Board Member Webinar Training Requirement
The Authorities Budget Office is conducting webinar training for Authority board members. This training
will be live, interactive and online. Completion of the session will satisfy the requirement that directors
must participate in State approved training as required by Section 2824 of Public Authority Law regarding
their legal, fiduciary, financial and ethical responsibilities as board members of an authority.
2. Upcoming Online Board Member Training Sessions:
• Training dates are posted here: https://www.abo.ny.gov/training/onlinetraining.html
• Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
• Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
• Additional training dates will be posted as they are scheduled.
3.

How to register: go to https://abo.ny.gov/form/board-member-online-training-reg

4. Confirmation Email:
Complete the online registration request form by selecting the link below. Submitting a registration
request does not guarantee your registration. You will receive an email from the ABO, with additional
information, once our office reviews the registration details.

Board Member Confidential Survey
Website Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RMXGZH9
QR Code

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Loan Terms March 2026**

Loan Programs

Residency
Requireme
nt

Minimum
Amount

Maximum
Amount*

Maximum
Percent of
Total Project
Cost

Interest
Rate

Maximum
Term

Start Up
Eligible

WCCFDC Loan
Fund pilot

$25,000

$150,000

90%

2 Years

* Maximum Amount, as long as funds are available
** The Governance Committee recommend these terms at the 2.24.26 Board of Directors meeting. Changes to these
terms would need board approval.

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WCCFDC Fiscal Officer’s Report
Date: March 18, 2026

•
•

Bank Balances
Budget vs Actual

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MAIN OPERATING
CHECKING *6677
DVLPMT PORTFOLIO
ACCT *5952
LNB MM ACCT *7556
TOTAL

$300,000.00
$250,000.00
$200,000.00
$150,000.00
$100,000.00
$50,000.00
$-

Year End 2024
(12/31/24)

Q1 2025
(3/31/2025)

WCCFDC
ACCOUNT BALANCES

Q3 2025
(09/30/25)

Q4 2025
(12/31/25)

2/28/2026

75,975.35 $

23,108.11 $

73,108.11 $

124,632.76 $ 124,632.76 $ 127,500.00 $
$ 50,388.43 $
200,608.11 $ 200,608.11 $ 200,996.54 $

127,500.00 $
50,910.95 $
201,519.06 $

127,500.00 $ 127,500.00
51,412.27 $ 101,730.14
252,020.38 $ 251,873.25

Year End 2024
(12/31/24)

75,975.35 $

Q2 2025
(6/30/25)

Q1 2025
(3/31/2025)

Q2 2025
(6/30/25)

Q3 2025
(09/30/25)

Q4 2025
(12/31/25)

22,643.11

2/28/2026

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Wayne County Civic Facility Development Corporation
Budget vs. Actuals
February 1-28, 2026

Distribution account

Total
Actual

Budget

Over budget by

Percent of budget

Income

670.83

Cost of Goods Sold

Gross Profit
Expenses

Net Operating Income
Other Income
Interest Income
Total for Other Income
Other Expenses

0
158.49

71.78

$158.49
0

86.71

221%

$86.71
583.33

Net Other Income

$158.49

$86.71

Net Income

$158.49

$86.71

Accrual Basis Tuesday, March 17, 2026 02:14 PM GMTZ

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Economic Development and
Planning Department
2025 Annual Report

Brian Pincelli, Executive Director
March 2026

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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 3
Planning ....................................................................................................................................... 3
County Planning Board ........................................................................................................... 3
Brownfields ............................................................................................................................. 4
Broadband ............................................................................................................................... 4
Agriculture............................................................................................................................... 4
Housing ................................................................................................................................... 5
Housing Projects and Programs .............................................................................................. 5
GIS........................................................................................................................................... 6
Economic Development .............................................................................................................. 6
Business Retention and Expansion.......................................................................................... 7
Workforce Development ......................................................................................................... 8
Business Attraction.................................................................................................................. 9
Butler Correction Facility ........................................................................................................ 9
Kickstart Wayne County ....................................................................................................... 10
Civic Facilities ........................................................................................................................... 11
Agencies ................................................................................................................................ 11
The Year Ahead......................................................................................................................... 12
Conclusion ................................................................................................................................. 12
Grants Secured Since 2017.................................................................................................... 13
WEDC Loan Fund Descriptions............................................................................................ 14

Economic Development and Planning
Wayne Economic Development Corporation & Industrial Development Agency
9 Pearl Street, 2nd Floor, Lyons, NY 14489
[email protected] ⎯ (315) 946-5919

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Introduction
The Wayne County Economic Development and Planning Department consist of staff working together
and across economic development and planning areas to improve the economy and quality of life in the
County. Planning staff conducts County Planning Board review, completes land use and other planning
studies, manages state and federal grant programs, and assists in the implementation of economic
development initiatives. Economic Development staff fosters business attraction, expansion and retention,
and small business development across the County, and provides staffing to the County Industrial
Development Agency (IDA) and the Wayne Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). The WEDC
manages commercial finance programs on behalf of the County and the IDA provides benefits to companies
locating or expanding in Wayne County who meet certain qualifying criteria.
This past year presented new challenges and opportunities. The department has been focused on building
off of previously completed plans, implementation of key projects and programs, and new initiatives to
address emerging issues. Efforts include building off of the completed Park and Recreation Plan update to
create new recreation amenities, taking the next steps in shovel ready site development utilizing
recommendations from the Business Park Analysis, and implementation of housing programs aimed at
improving the County’s housing stock and affordability.
Additional Department lead projects continue to advance including the County Broadband project, to be
completed 2026, and the acquisition and transfer of the Butler Correction Facility property through the
Industrial Development Agency (IDA).
Both the Planning Department and the Wayne Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) have been
working on application of the County’s Assessment Grant and Revolving Loan Fund grant from the EPA
and have found significant success in assisting the County Land Bank on assessment of various sites across
the County, and application of loan funds to move focused investment in Lyons forward.
Details on completed plans, agency supported economic development projects, and highlights of several
high-profile County initiatives are included in this report.

Planning
County Planning Board
The Wayne County Planning Department staff continues to manage the County Planning Board Article 239
(L) and (M) reviews. Board appointments are made by the Board of Supervisors with Board participation
open to representatives from all 15 towns. The Wayne County Planning Department staff continues to
manage the County Planning Board Article 239 (L) and (M) reviews. Board appointments are made by the
Board of Supervisors with Board participation open to representatives from all 15 towns. The County
Planning Board reviewed 59 referrals, of which 3 were deemed to have “no significant countywide or intercounty impact (NCI). Of the remaining referrals 46 received approval with comments, while 10 were
denied, withdrawn, canceled, or determined to be exempt. Out of the 59 referrals, special permits were the
most prominent with 23 referrals, followed by site plan reviews with 14 total referrals, 7 subdivision
referrals, 6 text amendments, 4 use variance referrals, 3 area variance referrals, and 1 zoning map
amendment. The Wayne County Planning Board approvals helped pave the way for a creation of 302
housing units across Wayne County, 17 being single family homes and the remaining 285 being multifamily units.
Economic Development and Planning
Wayne Economic Development Corporation & Industrial Development Agency
9 Pearl Street, 2nd Floor, Lyons, NY 14489
[email protected] ⎯ (315) 946-5919

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Brownfields
The Department completed a Brownfield Inventory in early 2021, leading to a $600,000 (FY) 2020 U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant for investigation of sites
impacted by petroleum and hazardous substances. Completed at the end of 2023, funding was used to
complete phase I and phase II studies at priority brownfield sites across the County. In collaboration with
the County Land Bank, staff worked to identify sites best suited for this investment, with priorities driven
by their impact on current conditions, market interest, and other economic and community factors. In total
21 phase I studies, 9 phase II studies, 3 Regulated Building Materials (RBM) surveys were completed as
well as removal of underground storage tanks at sites in Lyons and Sodus, most notably resulting in the
demolition of the former Sodus Hotel in the Village of Sodus.
The County’s Brownfield efforts continued in 2024 and 2025 with implementation of a $1M FY23 EPA
Brownfield Assessment Grant, along with a $1M Brownfield Revolving loan fund (being administered by
the WEDC). The majority of assessment funds were committed in that period, with 37 sites addresses,
completing 31 phase I studies, 12 phase II studies, and 9 RBM surveys. WEDC also committed RLF funds
to assist in advancing the County Land Bank’s transformation project in the Town of Lyons. In total 52
phase! Studies, 21 phase II studies, and 12 RBM surveys have been completed since initial EPA funding,
and has been a critical component, in cooperation with the land bank in addressing derelict properties across
the County.
Efforts to attract addiotna funding were initiated in late 2025 and into 2026 with an application for new
EPA Assessment program funding requesting $1.5M submitted, and a request for an additional $800,000
in RLF funds being prepared to be submitted to EPA.

Broadband
In an effort to close the gap and address connectivity issues highlighted by the pandemic, the Department
issued an RFP in July 2021 to solicit proposals form Internet Service Providers (ISP) to provide service to
unserved Broadband Serviceable Locations (BSL) of the County. The County selected Charter
Communications as its partner and in 2023 executed a contract to bring service to 1184 unserved BSL
across the County. At the beginning of 2026 implementation is substantially complete, with 87%
implementation completed, and confirmed access to new service to 1033 BSLs. In 2025 the County
approved a project to bring service to and additional 28 unserved BSLs in the County, left unserved by a
federal program that did not advance. That project was completed in late 2025. Service to the final 151 BLS
locations has been delayed as efforts to get DEC and OGS permits to bring service to these locations, all
located on the islands in Sodus Bay. Those permits are anticipated to be approved in Q1 of 2026 with
completion anticipated by the end of Q2.

Agriculture
The Planning Department manages the Agricultural District in Wayne County, under one cuntywide. Each year in January, landowners can apply to enroll their property, and in in 2025, one
landowner applied and was successfully added to the district. We fielded several calls regarding
how the agriculture district impacts zoning and its enforcement. Throughout the year call are
received regarding property rights under the district designation, and we work with code officers
and local officials to assist in providing an understanding and helping answer questions on
regulations allowed, or not, under properties include in the district.
Economic Development and Planning
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9 Pearl Street, 2nd Floor, Lyons, NY 14489
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We also periodically assist in answering questions regarding the agricultural assessment in
cooperation with local assessors.
The department also supports the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets Farmland Protection
Implementation Grants (FPIG) and applications by Genesee Land Trust through Ag Development
Board recommendations and Departmental (Planning Official) Letters of Support. Projects
supported this past year include Field Craft (185-acres) and Hares farms (286-aces) in three towns
(Williamson, Newark, Ontario).
We also serve as staff to Agricultural Development Board, and shepherded Notice Of Intent
notifications regarding a Sodus waterline, 2 solar projects- Arcadia and Walworth.
Housing
The Department utilized a grant form NYS HCR to complete a Housing Needs Assessment and Market
Analysis in 2024 that analyzed current market conditions and provide the basis for planning for growth and
addressing gaps in quality affordable housing.
Housing continues to be a pervasive topic across all sectors of government and business intersecting with
economic development, workforce development, affordable housing, senior housing, social services,
resiliency, real estate development, and others. Home owners, renters, buyers, service providers,
government leaders, and economists look at housing and the real estate market from different, often
conflicting perspectives.
Local leaders are often asked to bring solutions to these issues, which can vary from municipality, and often
cross municipal boundaries with varying market characteristics across the County. Analysis and utilization
of local, regional, and state market data can help local leaders make informed decisions on how to address
housing, and how to affect the change in their communities they are interested in promoting. Preservation
of rural character, economic development, and housing development can often present several different
ideologies, but communities can accommodate the balance of these interests through analysis and planning.
The study was aimed collecting, summarizing, and assessing data and current market conditions to provide
information and guidance to local leaders, developers, and other market participants to assist in planning
for the future and guiding resources to addressing market conditions and bringing development to areas
where it is needed. A wide variety of resources are available to municipalities, developers, and market
players to address these issues.

Housing Projects and Programs
In 2021, Wayne County completed an Affordable Housing Rental Needs Assessment utilizing funding
made available through the New York State Preservation Opportunity Program (NYS-POP). The plan
quantified the need for quality affordable rental housing, with a focus on the rehabilitation and preservation
of existing units in order to fulfill the unmet demand for housing in the County. The second phase of the
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NYS-POP program included an action plan and funding that addressed projects for the preservation of
affordable rental housing units in the County.
One action, referred to as the Landlord Housing Rehabilitation Program, initially secured $225,000 to
rehabilitate rental properties for small landlords who provide units through the housing choice voucher
program. In 2023, the Landlord Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program secured an additional $240,000 for
additional rental properties in Wayne County. The Housing Council at Pathstone is the project manager for
this program, which is expected to be completed in early 2026.
In addition, in 2025 the department applied for and received a $700,000 grant from NYS Homes and
Community renewal (HCR) to provide grant to income eligible homeowners to make qualified repairs to
their owner-occupied home. In cooperation with Pathstone Corporation, the program will began in 2025
with the aim of assisting 10-15 income-eligible homeowners. Implementation is underway. Program details
can be found here:
https://www.waynecountyny.gov/864/Homeowner-Housing-Repair-Program
The County IDA also implemented amendments to their Uniform Tax Exempt Policy (UTEP) to potentially
support new housing developments in the County, contingent on meeting certain criteria. The UTEP
including housing support criteria can be found here:
https://www.waynecountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/18675/Uniform-Tax-Exemption-Policy---LastRevised-on-09-23-2025-PDF

GIS
The Planning Department and the County GIS department continue to work cooperatively to utilize GIS to
utilize data. One instance is development of Community Profiles and help inform County and local decision
makers current conditions and help with prioritization of local efforts to improve their communities. Initial
profiles were created in 2025, and updated profiles will eb completed in early 2026 to provide update
information, as well as opportunities to track changes and evaluate changing conditions at the local level as
well as across the County.
Staff are working to continue collection of local permit data from local code officers to incorporate into
GIS to build on data collection efforts and start to establish annual data collection and evaluation. This
effort helps track development and inform County and local officials ion trends and infrastructure and
service demand.

Economic Development
The Economic Development department continues to focus efforts and measure progress with a focus on 3
key economic development areas including business retention and expansion, workforce development, and
new business development. Additional areas of focus have emerged over the last several years including
housing and infrastructure capacity. A major focus continuing in the upcoming year will be infrastructure
capacity. There are significant efforts at the State level aimed at addressing capacity concerns, but
significant outstanding questions on timing, as well as the differentiation between generation capacity, and
the ability of the distribution system to deliver power where its currently, or projected to be in demand.
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9 Pearl Street, 2nd Floor, Lyons, NY 14489
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In October of 2025 The New York Power Authority issued its first solicitations as part of a new initiative
to develop 1 gigawatt (GW) of advanced nuclear energy. The two solicitations include a Request for
Information (RFI) for Upstate New York communities interested in hosting an advanced nuclear project
developed by the Power Authority, and an RFI seeking information from potential development partners
with experience developing, constructing, operating or servicing nuclear power projects. Wayne County
was a respondent to the community solicitation.
New York's electric power system will face shortfalls in supply due to rising consumer demand and power
plant retirements outpacing new construction. The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO)
warned that the grid is at a significant inflection point and needs "several thousand megawatts of new
dispatchable generation" within the next 10 years. The state's aging infrastructure, rapid growth of large
loads like data centers, and difficulty in developing new supply drive the state's "profound reliability
challenges."

Business Retention and Expansion
The Industrial Dvleopment Agency assisted in expansion and new development in Wayne County in 2025
with companies incuding Depandable Disposal, Rochester Strucural, and new Housing in Macedon.
Dependable Disposal, LLC and Morgan Rubbish Removal Inc. have 4 locations and service over 50,000
customers per week. In 2025 they completed development of an approx. 12,000 square foot office/repair
facility in the Lyons Industrial Park, bringing 15 full-time jobs to the town and a commitment to add five
jobs in three years. Part of the strategic plan is to expand their service footprint to the south and add 6-8
jobs over the next 5 years.
Rochester Structural acquired the former Rando building in the Town of Macedon in 2025, with an eye on
a long-term plan of business expansion.
The IDA also provided assistance to the Harbor Point project in Macedon. The project owner is developing
a 138-unit apartment development including 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. The development will also feature
amenities like meeting spaces, flexible work from home spaces, a pool and gym. This development will
include 6 ten-unit buildings each at 13,748 sq ft, 3 Twenty-Six Unit buildings each at 35,803 sq ft, 1
Community Center building at 6938 sq ft, and one Maintenance building at 875 sq ft. The community will
sit on land next to the Erie Macedon Landing Marina and Bullis Park making it ideal for active lifestyles.

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Shovel Ready Sites
The County has identified priority economic development sites, through the
completion of the business spark analysis, but is continuing to encourage
municipalities to identify where new larger-load economic development projects
could be developed in order to continue to share County identified priority areas
to share with RG&E/NYSEG to plan for new load accommodation.
The department’s efforts are not limited to power. Water and water treatment
capacity is locally controlled and is an area we are looking to address as well.
The County Business Park Analysis identified potential water and water
treatment capacity constraints, as well as a fragmented system of operation and
information availability in responding to site inquiries. This led to submission of
an application ad an award under the FAST NY program to complete a Countywide study of capacity. The scope of work completed under the study will
include:
Silver Hill Technology & Education
• Current capacity of the collection system pumping and treatment
Park
facilities.
• Evaluation of the current conditions of the distribution system.
• Pinch-point analysis and existing service constraints.
• Future Capacity Needs Assessment.
• Target Markets Impact and Expansion Needs Analysis.
• Development of a road map for future expansion including operation, maintenance, expansion of
service.
The study will commence in early 2026 and will take about a year to complete. A solid understanding of
current capacities, and paths to the provision of larger capacities as demanded will provide a clear path and
actionable plans in business attraction efforts.

Workforce Development
Issues related to workforce continue to hinder growth potential across the national economy. The
department shifted priorities in 2025 and have dedicated a staff position to advancing workforce program
coordination, as well as a direct effort to address this issue through the ACT Work Ready Communities
program. Participants leverage the ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) to
measure and close the skills gap and build common frameworks that link, align, and match their workforce
development efforts. Wayne County is one of 7 Counties in NY participating in this effort. Nationally, 589
Counties are participating at various levels. At least 17 states officially use the ACT Certified Work Ready
Communities (CWRC) framework, including CA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MI, MO, NC, ND, OH, OR, SC, TX,
UT, VA, WA, and WY. Communities in these areas of the Country use the NCRC to help employers find
qualified workers, as a predictor of job performance, and to align workforce training with industry needs.
Wayne County partners include BOCES, the Workforce Investment Board, Finger Lakes Community
College (FLCC), and Community Schools. The County’s role within this partnership is to bring employers
into the program through their commitment to accept the credential as verification of a potential employees
work readiness for specific jobs within their industry. Currently 14 employers in Wayne County recognize
or recommend the ACT WorkKeys NCRC, including Kreher Family Farms.
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9 Pearl Street, 2nd Floor, Lyons, NY 14489
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Business Attraction
New business development is a continued focus going into 2026. Implemented in 2023, our REsimplify
platform has been integrated in to the County website, aggregating commercial real estate listings and
updated to assisting marketing sites available for commercial and industrial development across the County.
Unlisted properties can also be included as available if property owners are interested in marketing nut are
not listed with commercial brokerage.
Industrial zoning in areas that Towns are interested in being marketed for business attraction are a key
component to our ability to compete with attraction opportunities. Active discussion and coordination with
local planning efforts is a focus moving forward.

Butler Correction Facility
In 2024, Wayne County Economic Development and Planning took several steps to secure a preferred
developer for the Former Butler Correctional Facility. The findings of the Former Butler Correctional
Facility Site Reuse Study and the Request For Expression of Interest (RFEI) made it clear that the site will
be most effectively and productively reused for commercial and/or light industrial industries.
In April 2024, NYS ESD provided a letter acknowledging WCIDA and Wayne County’s proposal and
WCIDA’s intention to release a Request for Responses (RFP) for the former Butler Correctional Facility
and WCIDA’s efforts towards redevelopment of the site.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) was announced in early May 2024. Submissions were due early August
2024. The RFP was widely distributed by WCIDA. WCIDA advertised the RFP on its website, as a public
notice and posted in three local newspapers, through a press release to the media, on the contract reporter,
and outreach to local municipalities, steering committee members, WCIDA Board members, and the
business community.
At WCIDA board meeting on August 27th, the Wayne County Industrial Development Agency selected
Westbury Lands, LLC as its preferred developer for the former Butler Correction Facility in the Towns of
Wolcott and Butler to expand the Westbury Lumber Company. Westbury Lumber Company Lumber is
currently located adjacent to the former correction facility, presented a robust and complete response to the
RFP including initial investment, and potential additional phases. Westbury has grown too large for their
existing space and is looking to expand operations.
As lead Agency, WCIDA completed SEQR in December 2024. The Town of Butler provided their local
approval in January 2025 and the Town of Wolcott provided their local approval in December 2024.
In early 2025 the Board Empire State Development (ESD) approved transfer of the property to the WCIDA,
who has engaged with the adjacent property through a competitive solicitation, to get the property into
private hands and on the tax rolls.
The transfer stalled in 2025 based on a number of contractual issues and some market uncertainty, but
discussions were picked up in January 2026 and it is anticipated we are on path to closing in Q2 of 2026.

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9 Pearl Street, 2nd Floor, Lyons, NY 14489
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Kickstart Wayne County
We continued efforts aimed at new small business development through the Wayne Economic Development
Corporation’s (WEDC’s) seventh annual Adult Pitch Competition where concept or early-stage businesses
submitted executive summaries of business plans. Five finalists were chosen for a live pitch where
participants have 3 minute “pitches” to a panel of judges.
This year the judges selected Laurie Alverio of
Hand In Hand In Your Home Incorporated to take
home the $20,000 grand prize. Located in Sodus,
Hand In Hand In Your Home assists older adults
in navigating safe and independent living with
personalized, holistic, in-home care. The award
will help them develop an exclusive
communication app that will streamline service
coordination and assist families and caregivers.
In addition, Andrew and Sophia Malchoff of
Country Luxe Co. from Newark were selected for
the $5,000 boost award. Country Luxe specializes
in premium lifestyle home fragrances, including customized hand-poured products such as coconut-soy
candles, wax melts, room sprays, and car fresheners.
The other finalists included James Gruttadauria of Sodus Bay Bike and Adventure Company, an e-bike and
traditional bike rental and retailer located in Sodus Point, and McKinley Miller of Anita’s Enigmas Escape
Rooms, an immersive and challenging escape room experience located in Newark.
For the student competition, Matiece Miller from Newark Central School District secured first place for her
project Matiece’s Beauty Guru, whose business specializes in beauty services that include hair styling,
makeup, nail art and skin care to accentuate a client’s features, instead of hiding insecurities and fitting a
conventional beauty standard.

Economic Development and Planning
Wayne Economic Development Corporation & Industrial Development Agency
9 Pearl Street, 2nd Floor, Lyons, NY 14489
[email protected] ⎯ (315) 946-5919

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Civic Facilities
The Wayne County Civic Facility Loan Fund
revolving loan fund program is serving as an
economic stimulus in Wayne County to not-forprofit corporations and institutions. The program’s
objectives include investment in infrastructure and to
build effective partnerships with State, regional, and
local entities to promote community development
activities in Wayne County. The first loan was made
in 2022 for the Apartments for Success program
created by the Finger Lakes Community Action
Program (formerly Wayne County Action Program).
This program created six new transitional style
housing units. Efforts are underway to identify
additional project that we can support through
utilization of this funding.

Apartments for Success

Agencies
In addition to these specific department initiatives, economic development staff continue to work on
utilization of WEDC loan funds where they can be used to assist local businesses invest and grow. WEDC
loan funds have been adjusted over the last several years so as to not compete with local lenders, but rather
to enhance and fill gaps in resources available for Wayne County businesses, including gap financing, agspecific low interest financing, and microloan funding. Several of our loan funds have also and have also
recently increase caps on amount that can be borrowed.
The WEDC main loan funds were capitalized with CDBG grants from the County in 1983 and 1994 and
continue to revolve utilizing initial capital and accrued interest payments. The loan portfolio remains strong
and staff are exploring ways to offer support during the economic recovery. WEDC is currently managing
19 different loans made from all of our existing loan funds, including two new loans made utilizing the
Broadfield Revolving Loan Fund.
WEDC’s annual financing can be cyclical and new loans are subject to many market conditions. WEDC is
mindful to not compete with private sector funding, but to enhance and fill gaps in the marketplace. WEDC
has just over $3.2M in outstanding principal balances, and approximately $3.3M available for new loans
through its various loan programs.
The Industrial Development Agency (IDA) continues to provide project assistance in the form of tax
benefits for projects meeting qualifying thresholds including job creation and significant real estate
investments. Staff is currently managing 35 PILOTS supporting over $264M in investment across Wayne
County.

Economic Development and Planning
Wayne Economic Development Corporation & Industrial Development Agency
9 Pearl Street, 2nd Floor, Lyons, NY 14489
[email protected] ⎯ (315) 946-5919

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The Year Ahead
The Department is looking forward to implementing several projects and programs this year aimed at
building on studies and programs to address areas impacting the County including housing, brownfields,
business attraction, placemaking, and parks including:
•

•

•
•

The County has been awarded a $1M Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from New
York State Homes and Community Renewal (NYS HCR) under the Vacant Property Clearance
Program (VPCP). The funding is committed to assisting in the demolition of 165 Water Street in
Lyons. The County has also been awarded $150,000 from the NYS Canal Corporation to advance
a park development plan at the same location.
The Department is being awarded a $100,000 FAST NY grant that will be utilized by the WCIDA
to evaluate water and sewer treatment and delivery infrastructure, with a focus on industrial parks
and priority industrial sites, identified in our recently completed feasibility study completed to
evaluate potential areas for future industrial development.
The Department is working with the Town of Lyons on an award from NYS ESD’s County
Infrastructure Grant Program for the Town of Lyons Sidewalk Improvement Project. The
Department is in the process of preparing and submitting another County Infrastructure Grant
application for funding to assist infrastructure development in Lyons associated with new housing
development in two locations, led by the County Land Bank.
An application is being prepared for supplemental funding for additional funds in the EPA
Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund. The request will be for $800,000 to replenish loan funds to assist
in the remediation of brownfield sites.
Funding has been awarded by Housing Trust Fund Cooperation for an update to the Derelict
Property Study assisting in tracking conditions and assisting in the prioritization of sites to be
addressed under the Brownfield program in cooperation with the County Land Bank.

The Department will continue to evaluate funding opportunities to address these program areas. Several
additional projects are aimed at initiation or completion in the upcoming year including broadband, transfer
of the closed Butler Correction Facility, adaptive reuse of the former ECCC site, and operational oversight
of the OMID railroad.

Conclusion
The department’s efforts remain focused on providing sound planning advice through data analysis,
coordination and communication while assisting in driving informed decision making to accommodate new
economic growth while maintaining character and open space preservation. Details and data on the work
and impact of the department and agencies we staff are included as an appendix to this report. Planning and
economic development is a multi-year process of data analysis, resource development, and service
coordination. It is my hope that we can continue this process in the coming year s and that we will provide
meaningful guidance and bring resources to the table to drive initiatives and increase the quality of life
across the county.

Economic Development and Planning
Wayne Economic Development Corporation & Industrial Development Agency
9 Pearl Street, 2nd Floor, Lyons, NY 14489
[email protected] ⎯ (315) 946-5919

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Department and Agency Data
Grants Secured Since 2017
Derelict Property Study
Brownfield Inventory
Land Bank AG Funding
EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant 2021
OMID Strategic Plan
NYS DOS GIS Shared Services
Comprehensive Housing Study
Business Park Study
Farmworker Housing
Farmland Protection Plan
CDBG Microburst
EPA Revolving Loan Fund
Restore NY- Newark Health and Wellness Center
EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant 2023
Housing Rehab Program
Water Infrastructure Study
County Infrastructure Project- Lyons Sidewalk
CDBG Derelict Property Study Update
Canal Corp- 165 Water Street Park

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
TOTAL

47,500
20,000
500,000
600,000
75,000
450,000
47,500
60,000
1,000,000
40,000
200,000
1,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
700,000
100,000
500,000
50,000
150,000

$ 8,540,000

Economic Development and Planning
Wayne Economic Development Corporation & Industrial Development Agency
9 Pearl Street, 2nd Floor, Lyons, NY 14489
[email protected] ⎯ (315) 946-5919

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WEDC Loan Fund Descriptions
Minimum
Amount

Maximum
Amount

Maximum
% of TPC

Interest Rate

Revolving Loan Fund

$25,000

$500,000

20%

Prime +/1%

$25,000

$250,000

90%

$5,000

$250,000

90%

Prime +/2%

10 Years

$5,000

$250,000

90%

10 Years

Yes

100%

1% - for
profit
0% for
nonprofit or
government

Interest only
during
remediation:
loan up to a
10-year loan

GAIN (Growing
Agriculture businesses)
Microenterprise (Micro)
Revolving Loan Fund
Microburst Loan
Program
Brownfield Revolving
Loan Fund

$50,000

n/a

Maximum
Term

Start
Up
Eligible

Loan Fund

Approx.
10 Years
Approx. 10
Years

No
No

Revolving Loan Fund
This fund provides a second source of financing (gap financing) for eligible businesses wishing to expand
or locate in Wayne County and who have been unable to fully finance their projects with equity,
conventional financing, or other private and public sources. Funds can be used for the acquisition of land,
buildings, and fixed equipment, site preparation and construction, reconstruction or installation of buildings
and fixed equipment, the payment of assessments for sewer, water, street, and other public utilities, and
working capital (inventory and direct labor costs only).
GAIN (Growing Agriculture businesses)
This loan pool will support capital projects for the creation, retention and expansion opportunities for the
region’s farmers and agricultural related businesses. Funding for GAIN! is being made available by support
from the Empire State Development Agency (ESD), the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development
Council, and the Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council. Applicant information (name and social
security, etc.) is held on file for ESD audits of the program in order to verify the information.
Microenterprise (Micro) Revolving Loan Fund
This fund is designed to provide small primary loans to established or growing small businesses. Funds
may be used for working capital, inventory purchases, machinery and equipment, furniture, fixtures,
supplies, leasehold improvements, minor building renovation/rehabilitation, or natural disaster recovery.
Microburst Loan Program
This fund is designed to provide small loans to start-up or newly established businesses. A key objective of
the program is to assist Wayne County residents who have traditionally had difficulty accessing debt
financing for their new business. Funds may be used for working capital, inventory purchases, machinery
and equipment, furniture, fixtures, supplies, leasehold improvements, minor building
renovation/rehabilitation, or natural disaster recovery.
Economic Development and Planning
Wayne Economic Development Corporation & Industrial Development Agency
9 Pearl Street, 2nd Floor, Lyons, NY 14489
[email protected] ⎯ (315) 946-5919

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Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund
The fund provides loans and subgrants to carry out cleanup activities at brownfield sites. Loan funds can
only be used for eligible cleanup costs as designated by EPA. Applicants are required to complete a preapplication to determine eligibility.

Economic Development and Planning
Wayne Economic Development Corporation & Industrial Development Agency
9 Pearl Street, 2nd Floor, Lyons, NY 14489
[email protected] ⎯ (315) 946-5919

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