Jamestown City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that the city hopes will help resolve housing code violations in a more timely manner. The ordinance establishes a new chapter in the City Code to allow direct "Quality of Life Ticketing" by … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Quality of Life Ticketing Ordinance
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on an ordinance to allow ticketing for housing code violations. The ordinance will establish a new chapter in the City Code to allow direct "Quality of Life Ticketing" by Housing Code Enforcement … [Read more...]
JLDC Won’t Vote This Month on Allocating $1.5 Million in Non-Profit Assistance Grant Funds
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation does not expect to vote on allocating the $1.5 million in Non-Profit Assistance Grant funds this month. JLDC Board member and City Council President Tony Dolce said there isn't a quorum for possible … [Read more...]
‘Quality of Life’ Ticketing Proposal Expected to Be Voted On This Month
A new "Quality of Life" ticketing proposal is expected to be on the Jamestown City Council's voting agenda this month. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk shared additional updates to the proposal that would allow Housing Code Enforcement … [Read more...]
City Council To Hear Proposal for Work on Springdale Avenue
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution to do street work on Springdale Avenue at its work session tonight. The resolution stems for a petition from residents of the street that asks the City to make repairs to the street. It also follows … [Read more...]
Spring Street Parking Ramp Users Call For More Safety Measures From City
Spring Street Parking Ramp users are requesting the City of Jamestown increase safety measures after recent issues of vandalism. Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene employees attended both the Public Safety Committee and City Council … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Grant To Purchase Pole Cameras
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution to accept a Justice Assistance Grant. The city receives funding annually through the (JAG) program with this year’s grant totaling $20,694.00. The money will go toward the purchase of pole cameras. A … [Read more...]
Jamestown Local Development Corporation Considering Four Scenarios For Funding Non-Profit Grant Applicants
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will consider four scenarios for funding Non-Profit Assistance Grant program applicants. The Non-Profit Assistance Program was funded with $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act monies. Nine … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Contract for New Communications Coordinator for City
A new Communications Coordinator has been contracted with for the city of Jamestown. City Council approved a two-year contract with Stephen Neilans of Ashville, New York as part of the $150,000 Federal Communications Commission Affordable … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Purchasing Second Ambulance
Jamestown City Council will vote on the purchase of a second ambulance tonight. The resolution purchases an ambulance for the department from WNY Bus Parts of Elma, New York for $217,741. Funding for this purchase will come from American Rescue … [Read more...]
