The City of Jamestown will begin a series of neighborhood workshops this weekend to gather input for its Annual Action Plan. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the Annual Action Plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban … [Read more...]
City Council Has Learned More About a Proposed $1.2 Million Rental Rehab Program
Jamestown City Council learned more about a proposed $1.227 million dollar Rental Rehabilitation Program at its work session Monday. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said while a home ownership program is a hot button program, the funding … [Read more...]
Community Input on CDBG/HOME Plan To Include Walking Tours
The community's opportunity to give input on the annual Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds plan will be expanded this year. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said they plan to hold walking tours in each ward in … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Health Partners Awarded Nearly $1 Million in CARES Act, CDBG Funds
The City of Jamestown and health partners have been awarded nearly a million dollars in health and community renewal grants from CARES Act and Community Development Block Grant programs. New York Homes and Community Renewal awarded the funds to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Small Business Program Presentation – February 17, 2022
Several downtown restaurateurs spoke about their experiences with the Pandemic to Jamestown City Council this week. We'll hear their comments and a presentation by Director of Development Crystal Surdyk about small business assistance programs being … [Read more...]
Downtown Restaurant Owners Urge City Council to Pass Small Business Assistance Programs
A group of Jamestown restaurant owners are urging Jamestown City Council to pass small business assistance programs. Pace's Pizza Owner Joe Town, Haggy's 4-Below Owner Eric Haglund, and Landmark Restaurant owner Patti Centi spoke to Council ahead … [Read more...]
Proposed New Small Business Assistance Programs Presented to City Council
Jamestown City Council has heard an initial proposal on a several new Small Business Assistance programs that would be funded using American Rescue Plan monies. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk outlined the programs at Monday's work session … [Read more...]
State DEC, EPA Investigating Allen Street Industrial Property
An Allen Street industrial property in danger of collapsing is also under investigation by the State Department of Environmental Conservation and Environmental Protection Agency for contamination. The property is located at 1061 Allen Street is … [Read more...]
JURA Passes 2022 Budget, Receives 2021 Project Update
The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency passed its 2022 budget as well as other annual contracts at its annual meeting Wednesday. Wage increases were the main driver of increased costs in the $1,139,600 budget passed by the board. JURA has a number … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Receives $2 Million Healthy Homes Grant
Chautauqua County is receiving a $2 million grant to help protect low-income families from health and safety hazards in homes. The Chautauqua County Health Department and City of Jamestown partnered on on the grant with the County administering … [Read more...]
