Jamestown Police Department officers appealed to City Council again to designate more American Rescue Plan funds toward public safety. Kendall Club President Sam Piazza said the wish list created by Police Chief Tim Jackson was the bare minimum … [Read more...]
Capital Projects, Manpower Top Budget Concerns for DPW and Parks in City Budget
Equipment replacement under capital projects is a top item for Public Works in the proposed 2022 Executive Budget for the city of Jamestown. DPW Director Jeff Lehman said with the capital projects, he feels like "a kid at Christmas who gets a … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Receives Clean Report on Its Annual Audit
The City of Jamestown received a clean report in its annual audit. This was the first audit of the city done by Drescher and Malecki. Partner Carl Widmer complimented the city, saying the process was an easy transition. He said after the pandemic, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Sales Tax Receipts Up Almost 47% for Second Quarter
Sales tax receipts were up almost 47% for the second quarter compared to 2020 for the City of Jamestown. City Comptroller Ryan Thompson's sales tax report in the City Council prefile said the City received $2,161,000 for the 2021 second quarter … [Read more...]
City Installing Camera at Dow Park Following Vandalism Issues
The City has installed a camera in Dow Park following vandalism and theft issues surrounding the Underground Railroad Tableau. Parks Manager Dan Stone said a quote for a new camera came in at $6,195, "We're working with the Community Foundation to … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Purchase of Property for Central Garage, Fire Software
Jamestown City Council has approved a resolution to purchase the former Hartley Buick property on Washington Street for a new Central Garage. The cost to purchase 1425 through 1505 Washington Street from Tim Shults is $400,000. Mayor Eddie … [Read more...]
City Council to Receive Update on Sales Tax Revenues, Parklets at Work Session
First Quarter Sales Tax revenue receipts are up for the City of Jamestown. City Comptroller Ryan Thompson will discuss payments received at tonight's City Council work session. In a memo included with the pre-file for the meeting, Thompson said the … [Read more...]
State Aid Credited with City of Jamestown Ending 2020 with Surplus
The restoration of State Municipal Aid accounted for why the City of Jamestown ended 2020 with a surplus. City Comptroller Ryan Thompson reported unaudited year end financials to City Council last night. Thompson said revenues were down 1.7-percent … [Read more...]
City Council to Consider Borrowing $1.8 Million for Parking Garage, Meters, and Bike Share Program
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist is calling on the city council to approve another $1.8 million in borrowing for projects that would go toward existing parking infrastructure, along with future parking and transportation programming. On Monday … [Read more...]
City Receives Record-Breaking Sales Tax Revenue in 2020
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown city Council received some positive financial news on Monday night when the city comptroller presented the final sales tax revenue total for 2020. City Comptroller Ryan Thompson reported the city received $6.8 million in … [Read more...]
