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...]
Discussion on ARP Funding Continues at Jamestown City Council Meeting
Jamestown City Council continued discussions on how to use American Rescue Plan funds as new programs are proposed. Council reviewed resolutions totaling $4 million in allocations that would create a Non-Profit Assistance Program, a Business … [Read more...]
City Council to Review $4 Million in ARP Allocations, Grant to Fund Citizens Police Academy
Jamestown City Council will hold a work session to review resolutions allocating $4 million in American Rescue Plan funds as well a resolution to accept a grant to start a Citizens Police Academy. One of the resolutions using ARP funds would use … [Read more...]
Recreational Welch Trail Nearing Completion in Westfield
New recreational trail, The Welch Trail, is nearing completion in the Village of Westfield. The non-motorized, shared-use trail is approximately 1.25 miles long. It's being developed along a former historic trolley bed and will provide the public … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] Community Conversation: Housing in Chautauqua County Part 2 – Aug 11, 2022
JAMESTOWN, NY - On Aug 11, WRFA continued its series of Community Conversations, with a second conversation focusing on Housing in Jamestown and Chautauqua County. WATCH The discussion features two panelists: Crystal Surdyk (City of Jamestown … [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...]
