The proposed joint Jamestown Community College and Jamestown YMCA project has received support from the Chautauqua County Legislature. Legislators voted 16 to 1, with Legislator Terry Niebel voting no, to request the inclusion of the proposed new … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation To Receive $1.5 Million in Community Development Block Grant Funds
The Seneca Nation of Indians is receiving over $1.5 million from HUD in Indian Community Development Block grant program funding. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the award as part of nearly $20 million given to 11 … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Receiving Over $372,000 In Homelessness Assistance Funds
Chautauqua County, including the cities of Jamestown and Dunkirk, will receive $372,015 from HUD in Homelessness Assistance funds. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced nearly $3.16 billion in Continuum of Care Program … [Read more...]
HUD Increases Fair Market Rents for 2024
HUD has increased the fair market rents by an average 12% across the United States for 2024. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said said the increase, which goes into effect October 1, sets a higher level for the maximum … [Read more...]
City Council to Act on Mayor’s Vetoes of 2023 City Budget
Jamestown City Council will hold a special voting session tonight to vote to overide the Mayor's vetoes to the 2023 Budget. The five vetoes on the voting agenda include Mayor Eddie Sundquist's veto of Council's $75,000 increase to sales tax … [Read more...]
City Receives $194,000 HUD Grant to Deal with Homelessness
The City of Jamestown has received a $194,000 HUD grant to help deal with homelessness issues. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, in his Mayor's report to City Council, said the city will have to develop a plan for use of the funds with U.S. … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Promises ‘More Is To Come’ After Approving Over $2 Million in ARP Projects
Jamestown City Council members promised "more is to come" after approving over $2 million in American Rescue Plan funded projects Monday night. While Council members Regina Brackman and Andrew Faulkner voted no, all other council members approved … [Read more...]
Neighborhood Public Input Sessions on Jamestown’s CDBG/HOME Action Plan Begins March 26
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...]
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...]
