JAMESTOWN - Last year the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC) became one of the most powerful government agencies in Chautauqua County when the city of Jamestown charged its board with appropriating nearly $9 million in federal American … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Passes 2023 Budget with No Tax Increase, No Parking Rate Increase
There will be no tax increase and no parking meter increase in the 2023 City Budget passed by Jamestown City Council. There were 27 amendments voted on by Council. Finance Chair and Council member at Large Kim Ecklund said some of those … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on $1.3 Million in Business Grants
Jamestown City Council will vote on $1.3 million in grants to local businesses to be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act Business Property and Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program. The seven resolutions under new business had been approved … [Read more...]
City Council Approves $3 Million in ARPA Funding to Home, Business Programs, Approves Labor Day Fireworks
Jamestown City Council has approved allocating another $3 million to home improvement and business improvement programs funded through the American Rescue Plan Act monies. The Roof, Private Sewer Lateral, Private Water Line Repair/Replacement … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Adding $3 Million in ARPA Funds to Home-Business Improvement Programs
Jamestown City Council will vote on adding $3 million to home improvement and business improvement programs funded through the American Rescue Plan Act monies. The Roof, Private Sewer Lateral, Private Water Line Repair/Replacement Program had … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Firefighter’s Contract, Appointment of New Comptroller
Jamestown City Council has approved a new contract with the Jamestown Firefighter's Union. This is the second time Council voted on a contract this year after voting down the one presented to them in January. Council President Tony Dolce said … [Read more...]
City Provides Webpage for Homeowners, Businesses Looking for ARPA Grant Applications
The City of Jamestown has a new web page for homeowners and businesses looking for American Rescue Plan Act funded grant applications. The new web page is https://www.jamestownny.gov/rescuegrants/ The information lists program eligibility … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on CDBG-HOME Annual Action Plan, Home Improvement Grant Programs
Jamestown City Council's voting session tonight will include the final opportunity for the public to make comments on the city's Annual Action plan. The Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers regarding the FY 2022 … [Read more...]
Two Grant Programs for Jamestown Businesses Now Available
Two grant programs for businesses in the city of Jamestown are now available. The Jamestown Department of Development announced that the application process for the Information Technology Upgrades grant and the Downtown Small Business Evolution … [Read more...]
CREDC Receives Grant for Feasibility Study of Creating ‘Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways Group’
The Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation has received a grant to work on ways of bringing trail groups together. The $25,000 grant from the Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation will explore the feasibility of establishing a "Friends of … [Read more...]
