Jamestown City Council will vote on using $385,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to building a new range for the Police Department. Council member at large Jeff Russell said at the last work session that the current range hasn't been updated in … [Read more...]
More Than $2 Million in American Rescue Funds Remain for the City of Jamestown
More than $2 million in American Rescue Plan funds remain for the City of Jamestown. Comptroller Ericka Thomas said there is $2,082,603 after "give backs." The City had received just over $28 million in funds. One of those "give backs" is $1 … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Request for New Police Firing Range, Skate Park Cameras
Jamestown City Council will review a request by the Jamestown Police Department to build a new firing range. JPD Chief Tim Jackson has requested using $385,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to build the new range to replace the current one which … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Food Truck Ordinance
A food truck ordinance has been passed by Jamestown City Council. The city had been operating under a pilot ordinance put into place in 2020. Council approved an amendment to the ordinance proposed by Council Member at Large Jeff Russell that … [Read more...]
CLA Receives New Equipment for Chautauqua Lake Maintenance
The Chautauqua Lake Association has received new equipment for maintenance of Chautauqua Lake. The CLA recently took delivery of a cutting edge weed harvester and forklift. The Chautauqua County Legislature funded the weed harvester using … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote on Food Truck Ordinance, Splash Fund Allocation
Jamestown City Council will not be voting on a resolution tonight to ask the State Comptroller to investigate the receipt of retiree benefits by a former City Court Judge, in addition to seeking restitution of those benefits. Mayor Kim Ecklund … [Read more...]
More Roof, Sewer, Water Line Repair Grants Available For Jamestown Homeowners
Another round of roof, sewer lateral and water line repair grant funds is now available for Jamestown homeowners. The Jamestown Department of Development announced applications are being accepted now through August 30 for funding up to $25,000 for … [Read more...]
JPS Capital Projects Wrapping Up For Start of School
The Jamestown School Board received an update on three buildings undergoing capital projects this summer. JPS Director of Buildings & Grounds & Transportation Carl Pillittieri said the work at the Tech Academy, Fletcher … [Read more...]
New Rental Inspection Ordinance Passed by Jamestown City Council
Jamestown City Council has approved a new Rental Inspection ordinance aimed at improving rental housing in the city. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk stated at a previous Council meeting that the ordinance goes hand in hand with a … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote on Rental Inspection Ordinance, Replacing City Hall Roof
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on a Rental Inspection Program as well as to allocate funds to replace the roof on City Hall. Council has two ordinances on their voting agenda tonight. The ordinance establishing the Rental Inspection … [Read more...]
