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...]
Hands On Jamestown Neighborhoods Takes Place Saturday, New Dates Announced
The Hands On Jamestown Neighborhoods Program has announced an updated community clean-up schedule. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the next event is tomorrow from 8am to noon in the neighborhoods between North Main Street to Lakeview … [Read more...]
Jamestown DOD Announces Public Meetings on Local Preservation Ordinance
The Jamestown Department of Development has announced two public meetings regarding adopting a local preservation ordinance for historic structures in the city. City Principal Planner Ellen Shadle will give a presentation on the scope and … [Read more...]
Housing Code Enforcement Cases Up, But Courts Remain Closed
Housing Courts are not likely to reopen until October and City Director of Development Crystal Surdyk says this is not good. Surdyk updated City Council on year to date Housing Code Enforcement cases, saying with the Spring warm up calls are coming … [Read more...]
City Allocates Nearly $900,000 in COVID-19 Relief Following Additional $157,000 in Grant Funding
JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown through the Department of Development has been able to provide an additional $157,000 to 11 local businesses through its Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant, Round II. City Department of Development Director … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on Plan to Steer $7.5 Million in Federal Community Development Funding is Dec. 23
JAMESTOWN - Members of the public have less than a week remaining to offer any final input on a plan that provides general direction on how an estimated $7.5 million dollars in federal community development money will be spent over the next five … [Read more...]
Qualified BPU Customers May Apply for Utility Assistance through City Sponsored Program
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) is urging customers who may qualify for assistance with unpaid utility bills to apply to a program grant received by the City of Jamestown as part of its COVID-19 Response. According to … [Read more...]
27 Jamestown Businesses Receive $528,700 in COVID-19 Funding, More Money on the Way
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Department of Development has provided over $528,000 in grant money to 27 different businesses in an effort to help them weather the storm caused by COVID-19. And now it appears more grant money will soon arrive to help … [Read more...]
Jamestown Announces Workshops, Input Sessions for Five-Year Housing and Urban Development Plan
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Department of Development is seeking public input and expertise as it drafts the City’s Jamestown Five Year United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan and Annual 2021 Action … [Read more...]
Public Hearings for 2018 CDBG Funding Set for Tuesday, Thursday
JAMESTOWN - Two public hearings will be held this week in Jamestown focusing on allocations for the 2018 Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs. The first hearing will take place on Tuesday April 17 at 4:15 p.m. during a regularly … [Read more...]
