The City of Jamestown is developing an application process for non-profits who want to request American Rescue Plan funds. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said his administration and City Council have received a lot of requests, most in the form of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Land Bank Corporation Requesting $1 Million in ARPA Funds from City
The Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation is requesting $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds from the City of Jamestown. Land Bank Executive Director Gina Paradis presented her request to Jamestown City Council on Monday. She said the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Second Quarter Sales Tax Receipts Down 5.5% from 2021
Sales tax receipts for the City of Jamestown saw a decrease for the second quarter as compared to 2021. According to the Second Quarter Sales tax report prepared by City Comptroller John Sellstrom, the sales tax payment for second quarter is 5.5% … [Read more...]
City Council Considers Adding More Funds to Popular Roof & Sewer Line Repair-Replacement Program
Jamestown City Council will consider adding an additional $2 million to a roof and sewer line replacement fund after demand well outpaced what was available. The Roof, Private Sewer Lateral, Private Water Line Repair/Replacement program had … [Read more...]
Housing Committee Hears Update on 19A Homeownership Program Proposal
The Jamestown City Council Housing Committee received an update on properties that would be purchased and rehabilitated by the city under the 19A Homeownership Program if Council approves the $750,000 request of American Rescue Plan … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Revisit Requests to Add Funding to Business, Housing Initiatives
Jamestown City Council will revisit a couple requests to add American Rescue Plan funds to housing and business initiatives at its work session tonight. One resolution would use $750,000 in ARP funds to create a permanent 19A Homeownership … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Moving Forward with Vision Zero Traffic Safety Strategy
Jamestown City Council has approved the city moving forward with a pedestrian and traffic safety strategy. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the city is applying for a federal grant to help create the Vision Zero Plan for the city, "It is essentially an … [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...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Firefighter’s Contract, Contracts for New Vehicle Maintenance Building
Jamestown City Council will vote on a new contract with the Jamestown Firefighter's Union at its voting session tonight. This is the second time Council will be voting on a contract this year after voting down the one presented to them in February … [Read more...]
