The effort to demolish condemned houses in the City of Jamestown is moving forward. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said of the currently 243 condemned properties there are 76 on the demolition list with eight ready to go in terms of lead … [Read more...]
Groundbreaking Event Held for Hideaway Bay Resort in Silver Creek
The new Hideaway Bay Resort development in the Village of Silver Creek has held a groundbreaking event. Owner and Developer Kevin Cullen said the future setting which will include 10 cottages, also known as “glamping units,” with high-end décor; … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Could Change How Proceeds From County Tax Auction Handled
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling is causing concerns over how proceeds from county tax auctions will be handled. On May 25, the Court ruled that state and local governments cannot seize and sell the homes of people with unpaid property taxes and keep … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Land Bank Receives $1.2 Million From NYS
The Chautauqua County Land Bank has received $1.2 million in funding support from New York State. The funding is part of $26 million in grant funding through the State's Land Bank Initiative that has been awarded to 24 Land Banks across the … [Read more...]
NY Landbank Association, Chautauqua County Land Bank Celebrate 10 Years of Growth and Impact
The New York Landbank Association, as well as the Chautauqua County Land Bank, are celebrating over 10 years of growth and impact in the state. Chautauqua County Land Bank Executive Director Gina Paradis said land banks were created by New York … [Read more...]
Jamestown Starts Process to Update Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code
The City of Jamestown has started the process to update the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the New York State Department of State has to review and approve the city's request for proposal to … [Read more...]
City Council Approves $3.75 Million in ARP Funded Programs
Jamestown City Council has approved using $3.75 million in American Rescue Plan funds for several programs, including funding the Chautauqua County Land Bank. The proposals that had been on Council members' desks for several months included … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on 2023 Budget
Jamestown City Council will vote on the 2023 City Budget tonight. Mayor Eddie Sundquist's $38.68 million Executive Budget proposal included no tax increase. The tax levy is proposed to remain at $23.69 per $1,000 of assessed property value, which … [Read more...]
Local Foundations Urge City Council to Move Forward with Designating ARPA Funding
The executive directors of the Community Foundation and Gebbie Foundation made pleas to Jamestown City Council to move forward with American Rescue Plan funding. Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director Tory Irgang, speaking to … [Read more...]
Land Bank Partners with Home HeadQuarters to Expand Financing Options for Homebuyers
The Chautauqua County Land Bank has formed a new partnership with Home HeadQuarters, Inc. to expand opportunities for home ownership. The two organizations will launch a Rehab Loan Fund. Executive Director Gina Paradis said that as "Sales4Rehab … [Read more...]
