WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about the increase in COVID-19 cases as well as what's next for his administration now that he's been elected to a full 4-year term. … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves ARP Projects, DPF Director Bentley Receives Commendation
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved a set of American Rescue Plan projects as well authorizing using $4.9 million in bonds for various capital projects. Legislators approved a resolution that authorizes capital projects with the issuance of … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Vote on American Rescue Plan Projects, Using Bonds for Capital Projects
The Chautauqua County Legislature will vote tonight on another round of American Rescue Plan projects as well authorizing using $4.9 million in bonds for various capital projects. Legislators will consider a resolution that authorizes capital … [Read more...]
LawNY Receives $350,000 for Fair Housing Initiatives
Legal Assistance of Western New York has received $350,000 to conduct fair housing enforcement, education and outreach activities related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing the American Rescue … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature Passes 2022 Budget With Property Tax, Tax Levy Decrease
The Chautauqua County Legislature unanimously passed the 2022 budget with a property tax and tax levy decrease. The new property tax rate will be $8.10 per $1,000 assessed value, which is 40-cents lower than the current rate. The real property tax … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Vote on American Rescue Plan Funded Projects, Union Contract
The Chautauqua County Legislature will be voting on a variety of projects and purchases that use American Rescue Plan funds at its meeting tonight. The largest purchase to be voted on is $4.68 million for a crane, two dump/plow trucks, a snow … [Read more...]
City Council Hears Budget Proposals for Bill Pay Kiosk, Reassessment, New IT Personnel
Jamestown City Council continued to hear details from Departments on the proposed 2022 budget. City Clerk Jennifer Williams has requested $15,000 in American Rescue Plan monies to purchase a Bill Pay kiosk for City Hall, "You know, for folks, if … [Read more...]
Capital Projects, Manpower Top Budget Concerns for DPW and Parks in City Budget
Equipment replacement under capital projects is a top item for Public Works in the proposed 2022 Executive Budget for the city of Jamestown. DPW Director Jeff Lehman said with the capital projects, he feels like "a kid at Christmas who gets a … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Begins Budget Review, American Rescue Plan Funding Discussion
Jamestown City Council begins its review of the proposed $38.93 million dollar 2022 executive budget tonight. Staff from the Public Works, Parks, Police and Fire Departments will present their budget requests to all council members at a budget work … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Receives Update on $21.1 Million in ARP Funds
The Jamestown School Board received an update on the use of $21.1 million in American Rescue Plan funds for the district. District Director of Budgets and Finance Brittnay Spry said of that $21.1 million, the District must reserve 20%, or $4.2 … [Read more...]
