The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board has approved $500,000 for the Southern Tier Builders Exchange for a workforce development program. Grants Manager Tim O'Dell said Southern Tier Builders will use the American Rescue Plan funds for … [Read more...]
BPU General Manager Says No Impact to Operations if City Signs Climate Smart Community Pledge
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' General Manager doesn't see a proposal to register Jamestown as a Climate Smart Community as negatively impacting the utility's operations. Dave Leathers met with Jamestown City Council Monday to give his … [Read more...]
City Council Receives More Details About SAFER Grant from FEMA
Jamestown City Council members were able to get more details about the SAFER grant received by the City during a meeting with FEMA Tuesday afternoon. Federal Emergency Management Agency Project Manager Julia Barron answered questions council … [Read more...]
Stop Gap Insurance Costs Expected to Rise 37% in 2024 for Jamestown
Stop gap insurance costs are expected to rise 37% next year for the City of Jamestown. City Council Finance Chair Kim Ecklund reported out that City Clerk Jennifer Williams and former City Comptroller Joe Bellitto have met with bid applicants to … [Read more...]
City Proposes $6.4 Million Bond for City Building Upgrades, Repairs
The City of Jamestown is proposing to bond for $6.4 million in order to do a variety of building improvements and repairs. Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented the initial bond proposal to City Council Monday, saying the projects were limited to just … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Meet With FEMA Reps on SAFER Grant Questions
Jamestown City Council will pose questions about the SAFER grant to FEMA in a special meeting this afternoon. Council President Tony Dolce said there were four basic questions that council members had for the Federal Emergency Management Agency on … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Review Dump Truck Purchase Request, Special Event Permit Requests
Jamestown City Council will meet twice this week with its regular work session taking place tonight. The agenda is rather light in comparison to recent months, even with the continued inclusion of the resolution to lift the hiring freeze to allow … [Read more...]
City Council to Meet With FEMA Reps on SAFER Grant in Special Work Session
Jamestown City Council will meet with FEMA representatives to ask questions about the SAFER grant at a special council work session on May 16. Council President Tony Dolce said there were four basic questions that council members had including if … [Read more...]
City Council Resumes Discussions on Hiring Firefighters Using SAFER Grant
Jamestown City Council will start another month of discussions on whether to hire eight firefighters using $1.8 million in federal funds. Council is expected to have the opportunity to ask the Federal Emergency Management Agency questions about … [Read more...]
Public Hearing Set for Local Law Raising City Council, Mayor’s Salaries
A public hearing on the local law that increases Jamestown City Council members and the Mayor's salary will take place this afternoon. The hearing will be held at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. The … [Read more...]
