Dawson Metal Infrastructure Funding Request
Chautauqua County
Summary
Dawson Metal asked the county for financial help to fix a private bridge or build an access road. County leaders and attorneys confirmed that spending taxpayer money on private property is legally prohibited and would set a dangerous precedent.
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Last discussed Jun 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
A bridge replacement or access road would cost between $1 million and $4.7 million.
Dawson Metal and its employees would benefit from improved secondary access.
County taxpayers would be harmed if public funds were used for private commercial benefit.
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