The City of Jamestown is developing an application process for non-profits who want to request American Rescue Plan funds. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said his administration and City Council have received a lot of requests, most in the form of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Land Bank Corporation Requesting $1 Million in ARPA Funds from City
The Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation is requesting $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds from the City of Jamestown. Land Bank Executive Director Gina Paradis presented her request to Jamestown City Council on Monday. She said the … [Read more...]
Efforts to Help Homelessness in Jamestown Top City Council Discussions
Homelessness in Jamestown and efforts to combat it topped discussions by Jamestown City Council Monday night. Housing Committee Chair Marie Carrubba said the issue of homelessness in downtown Jamestown, including people camping under the South … [Read more...]
Jamestown Second Quarter Sales Tax Receipts Down 5.5% from 2021
Sales tax receipts for the City of Jamestown saw a decrease for the second quarter as compared to 2021. According to the Second Quarter Sales tax report prepared by City Comptroller John Sellstrom, the sales tax payment for second quarter is 5.5% … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plan for ANEW Center, Tables Site Plan for COI’s Women’s Homeless Shelter
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved a site plan for the Salvation Army's ANEW center while tabling site plans for Chautauqua Opportunities' Women's Homeless Shelter. The site plan approval for the Salvation Army facility is contingent … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown 2021 Audit Presentation – August 11, 2022
Drescher & Malecki Partner Carl Widmer presented the results of the audit of the City of Jamestown's 2021 finances to Jamestown City Council on Monday, August 8, 2022. … [Read more...]
The Jamestown Reapportionment Commission Has Approved New Ward Boundary Maps for the City
The Jamestown Reapportionment Commission has unanimously approved new ward lines for election districts in the City. City Council President and Reapportionment Commission member Tony Dolce said the commission chose to go with the plan with the … [Read more...]
City Council Considers Adding More Funds to Popular Roof & Sewer Line Repair-Replacement Program
Jamestown City Council will consider adding an additional $2 million to a roof and sewer line replacement fund after demand well outpaced what was available. The Roof, Private Sewer Lateral, Private Water Line Repair/Replacement program had … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Financial Audit of 2021 Positive
The City of Jamestown's financial audit for 2021 was positive. Drescher & Malecki Partner Carl Widmer presented the results of the audit to Jamestown City Council Monday night. He said the city's revenues for 2021 were $37.4 million with … [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...]
