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City Has About $1.4 Million Left in American Rescue Plan Funds

February 14, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The City of Jamestown has about $1.4 million left in American Rescue Plan funds. Comptroller Ericka Thomas shared with City Council members a new spreadsheet on how ARP monies have been spent and noted that there are several corrections she is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Connectivity Program, Affordable Connectivity Program Outreach grant, American Rescue Plan, City of Jamestown, Ericka Thomas, Jamestown City Council, Joe Bellitto, Kim Ecklund, Kirsten Gillibrand, Stephen Neilans

City of Jamestown Deputy Comptroller Has Resigned

January 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown's Deputy Comptroller has put in her resignation. Mayor Kim Ecklund announced to City Council on Monday that Carol Malek has accepted a job outside of city government and will be leaving her position at the end of this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Carol Malek, Ericka Thomas, Jamestown City Council, Joe Bellitto, Kim Ecklund

City Council Amends 2024 Budget To Fix $1.59 Million Hole In CHIPS Line

December 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council approved several amendments to the 2024 budget, including fixing a $1.59 million hole in the CHIPS line. City Council Finance Chair and Mayor-Elect Kim Ecklund said there were three budget amendments approved, “Some of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, Bill Reynolds, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Consolidated Highway Improvement Program, Dow Park, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Splash Pad, Jeff Russell, Joe Bellitto, Kim Ecklund, New York State CHIPS, Randy Daversa, Underground Railroad Tableau

Mayor-Elect Ecklund Is Working On Transition Plans

December 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Mayor-Elect Kim Ecklund is deep into her transition plans to take over leading the City of Jamestown in the new year. Ecklund said as of December 12, she has retired after 34 years from her position with eSolutions Furniture, formerly known as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bush Industries, eSolutions Furniture, Inauguration, Jamestown City Council, Joe Bellitto, Kim Ecklund, Mark Dean, Rick Sotir, Steve Maggio

Jamestown’s 2024 Budget May Have Between a $1.5 and $2.5 Million Shortfall

December 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The City of Jamestown's 2024 budget may have between a $1.5 and $2.5 million shortfall. That's according to former City Comptroller Joe Bellitto, who has been reviewing the 2023 and 2024 budgets per the request of City Council Finance Chair and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, 2024 City Budget, Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation, Consolidated Highway Improvement Program, Eddie Sundquist, Joe Bellitto, John Sellstrom, Kim Ecklund, New York Conference of Mayors, New York State CHIPS

Jamestown City Council Passes $40.15 Million Budget, No Tax Increase

November 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved a $40.15 million 2024 budget that includes no tax increase. Council unanimously approved 15 amendments that included eliminating the purchase of an unmarked police vehicle for $41,870, reducing a sidewalk repair … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 City Budget, Carol Malek, Chautauqua County Government, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Russell, Joe Bellitto, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, senior citizen tax rebate program, Social Security, Zach Altschuler

The City of Jamestown Closes Out 2022 With A Nearly $1 Million Surplus

November 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown closed out 2022 with nearly $1 million in surplus funds. Former Comptroller Joe Bellitto presented the unaudited 2022 year end financial summary to City Council at its work session Monday night. View City of Jamestown 2022 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, City of Jamestown, Consolidated Highway Improvement Program, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Joe Bellitto, New York State CHIPS, Riverwalk Illumination Project

City Council to Hear Presentations on JCC Athletic Complex Project, 2022 Year End Budget Report

November 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will hear a presentation on the 2022 year end budget report at its work session tonight. The presentation will be made by retired City Comptroller Joe Bellitto, who has been contracted to assist in the Comptroller's office … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022 City Budget, 2024 City Budget, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College, Joe Bellitto, Russell E. Diethrick Stadium

Police, Fire Departments Present Budgets, 2022 Budget Finally Closed Out

October 31, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson has described tentative 2024 budget as "one of the best ones for the department in years." Jackson, presenting to Jamestown City Council, said the only issue he has in his budget is the cost of disposable gloves … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022 City Budget, 2024 City Budget, audit, Carol Malek, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department, Joe Bellitto, Kim Ecklund, Matt Coon, SAFER grant, Tim Jackson

Jamestown City Council Approves New Lighting for North Main Street Viaduct

June 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved moving forward with new lighting for the North Main Street Viaduct. Council passed an amendment by Council member at large Kim Ecklund to only fund $45,712.50 of phase one of the project, which is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Bond Schoeneck and King, Carol Malek, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jeff Russell, Joe Bellitto, Kim Ecklund, North Main Street viaduct, SAFER grant, Tony Dolce, Zach Altschuler

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