The City of Jamestown is closer to putting a new rental inspection ordinance into place. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the proposed ordinance will go hand in hand with a state public health law that will require the … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Vote On Ending BPU Annexation Litigation
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on approving a settlement proposal between the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Village of Falconer, the town of Ellicott, and the Falconer Central School District to discontinue the annexation … [Read more...]
Jamestown Housing Authority Receiving $1.1 Million In Housing Choice Voucher Program Funding
The Jamestown Housing Authority is receiving more than $1.1 million in funding for the Housing Choice Voucher program. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the funding Thursday which will help Public Housing Authorities … [Read more...]
Jamestown Receives Pro Housing Community Designation
The City of Jamestown has been designated a Pro Housing Community, which gives them priority for state funding for housing initiatives. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk, presenting to the City Council Housing Committee, said there … [Read more...]
Dunkirk To Receive $1.8 Million To Reduce Lead Hazards
The City of Dunkirk will receive $1.8 million to reduce lead hazards. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the receipt of funding from the Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant Program. The $1,855,008 grant will be administered by the … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Annual Action Plan Workshops Have Beguns
The City of Jamestown's Annual Action Plan public workshops have begun. The Jamestown Department of Development is using the workshops to gather community input for the Action Plan, which is the plan for how the city will use Community Development … [Read more...]
Proposed Housing Ordinances Aim to Address Affordable, Quality Housing In City
Proposed housing ordinances aim to address affordable and quality housing in the city of Jamestown. Jamestown Deputy Director of Housing Policy & Development Kasie Foulk said in a presentation to City Council that the city's housing is … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation To Receive $1.5 Million in Community Development Block Grant Funds
The Seneca Nation of Indians is receiving over $1.5 million from HUD in Indian Community Development Block grant program funding. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the award as part of nearly $20 million given to 11 … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Receiving Over $372,000 In Homelessness Assistance Funds
Chautauqua County, including the cities of Jamestown and Dunkirk, will receive $372,015 from HUD in Homelessness Assistance funds. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced nearly $3.16 billion in Continuum of Care Program … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Rental Rehab Grant Program Has Reopened
The City of Jamestown's Rental Rehabilitation Grant program has reopened. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said applications will be accepted starting today, January 16. The grant allows landlords to apply for $30,000 a unit for … [Read more...]
