A public hearing has been held on reallocating $225,000 in previous years HOME program funds to a First Time Homebuyers Assistance Program. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said funds allocated in the 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 … [Read more...]
Jackson-Taylor Park Splash Pad, Annual Action Plan Meeting Location Changed
The Splash Pad and Annual Action Plan meeting scheduled at Jackson-Taylor Park for 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 11 has changed locations within the park. Due to road construction, City of Jamestown officials have moved the Jamestown Department of … [Read more...]
Round Two of Downtown Small Business Evolution Grant Funds Available
The Jamestown Department of Development has a second round of American Rescue Plan Downtown Small Business Evolution grant program funds available. DOD officials say there are $35,000 in grant funds that remain unallocated. Applications are … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown to Hold Neighborhood Walks to Get Input On Annual Action Plan
The City's Annual Action Plan Neighborhood Walks are set to start Tuesday, March 28. The Jamestown Department of Development will use the walks to gather community input for the Action Plan, which is the plan for how the city will use Community … [Read more...]
City Grant Fund for Non-Profits Now Accepting Applications
Non-profits can now apply for American Rescue Plan funding through the City of Jamestown. The Jamestown Department of Development has opened the application period for the Non-Profit Assistance grant program. Non-Profits that have been impacted by … [Read more...]
JURA Board Creates New Managerial Position Focused on Housing
The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency board has approved the creation of a new position focused on housing. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the city faces a monumental task when it comes to housing issues, including housing code … [Read more...]
Westside Community Convening Set for March 21
The Jamestown Department of Development’s Community Convening meeting for the westside has been scheduled for March 21. The public meeting will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 21 in the Lincoln Elementary School auditorium at 301 … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Closed Out 2022 Just Over Budget for Sales Tax Revenues
The City of Jamestown closed out 2022 just over budget for revenues. In the sales tax report that will be presented to City Council tonight, the total sales tax collections for 2022 totaled $8,137,477. This is $5,943 more than what was budgeted … [Read more...]
119 Jobs Created in Jamestown Through American Rescue Plan Funded Economic Development Programs
Economic development programs funded by American Rescue Plan monies have created 119 jobs so far in Jamestown. Department of Development Grants Manager Tim O'Dell, presenting to Jamestown City Council, provided a results summary for 2022 that … [Read more...]
JLDC Board Requests to Review Business Grant Applications
Jamestown Local Development Corporation board members are requesting to review Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant applications. The American Rescue Plan funded program was allocated $750,000 by City Council with $749,980 in requests … [Read more...]
